University of Colorado Head Football Coach Gary Barnett today announced that he has sanctioned four players for team rules violations related to recruiting activities.
On Friday, Feb. 6, Barnett learned of one team violation in which player Chris Hollis took a recruit to an 18-and-over strip club in Boulder. There was no indication of under-age drinking, illegal activity or any violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The recruit was returned to the hotel at 12:30 a.m. in time for curfew.
On Saturday, Feb. 7, Barnett held a mandatory team meeting to inquire if players or coaches had any knowledge of any other possible team rule violations related to recruiting, or the recent allegation under investigation by the Broomfield Police Department.
While players and coaches had no information about that allegation, three players admitted they had engaged in conduct that violated team rules, including one alcohol violation.
Barnett applied immediate sanctions to the four players involved in team violations, as spelled out in the Player Handbook. Brian Daniels, Jack Tipton, Sammy Joseph and Hollis will be suspended for the season opener against Colorado State University. One case was referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs because of the alcohol violation.