University officials announced Tuesday that they have received a notice of inquiry from the NCAA about the investigation into the North Carolina football program.
The letter comes just two weeks short of a year since the investigation began in June 2010, when NCAA officials first contacted the University via phone. The NCAA did not say why there was a delay in sending the letter.
The University has yet to receive a notice of allegations.
“In the event allegations related to possible major violations of NCAA legislation are substantiated, the Committee on Infractions will consider the case either through the summary disposition or hearing process,” the letter reads.
The notice said that the NCAA enforcement staff plans to finish the investigation this month.
“The notice of inquiry is a formal notification from the NCAA that they have been reviewing our football program,” UNC Athletic Director Dick Baddour said in a press release. “We have been working with the NCAA and cooperating with them on this investigation. We are committed to the process and will continue to cooperate.”
