Arizona’s athletics director released a three-sentence statement Thursday saying “action has been taken” against basketball players who were involved in removing candy from a vending machine last weekend from a Lawrence hotel.
However, Jim Livengood, University of Arizona Director of Athletics is keeping mum about what specific actions were taken because of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
“The University of Arizona takes these matters very seriously,” Livengood said in his statement. “We have investigated the situation and have taken action in accordance with NCAA and University policy, rules and regulations. Due to FERPA regulations, student matters of this nature remain confidential so no further comment will be made.”
Three Arizona players were seen by a hotel guest early Saturday morning allegedly removing about 70 pieces of candy from a vending machine, according to the general manager of SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 1 Riverfront Plaza.
Lawrence Police were called after the guest reported the incident to hotel management.
No arrests were made because an Arizona assistant coach returned to the hotel after the game — a 91-74 UA victory Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse — and paid for the candy.
