Texas A&M football given one-year probation for recruiting violations

On Thursday, the NCAA announced an agreement between it and the Texas A&M football program that states Texas A&M and coach Jimbo Fisher violated recruiting rules between January 2018 and February 2019.

The NCAA placed Texas A&M on probation for one year and hit Fisher with a six-month show-cause order.

Per the NCAA's official statement, one rule violation included Fisher and an assistant coach having "impermissible recruiting contact with a prospect at his high school" when that athlete was a junior.

Along with probation, Texas A&M was fined $5,000 and handed additional recruiting restrictions. However, the NCAA notes the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may "impact how the remaining recruiting restrictions are implemented."

Fisher released a statement through the university:

"As Texas A&M's Head Football Coach, I am responsible for promoting and monitoring for NCAA compliance in our program. While I am disappointed in the violations, including an unintended one that resulted from a conversation with a high school athlete, it is still my responsibility to ensure we are adhering to each and every rule. I am pleased to have this matter completely behind our program and look forward to continuing our efforts to make every aspect of our program one all Aggies can continue to be proud of."