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Possible violation for Flood

Rutgers is investigating whether football coach Kyle Flood violated school or NCAA rules by contacting a faculty member about the academic status of a player.

Rutgers is investigating whether football coach Kyle Flood violated school or NCAA rules by contacting a faculty member about the academic status of a player.

According to a report from NJ.com, the Rutgers University office of general counsel is investigating the severity of the alleged violation. The university confirmed Tuesday its office of ethics had the matter brought to its attention about a week ago and that it has initiated an investigation.

"Nobody told me that there is an investigation at this point, but I'll cooperate with whatever process the university has," Flood said after practice.

Flood could be in violation of NCAA rules regarding extra benefits and also university rules by communicating with a faculty member about a player's course work. If Flood were found to have violated rules regarding extra benefits, he could face a possible NCAA suspension or dismissal by Rutgers.

Knights suspend five

Rutgers suspended star receiver Leonte Carroo and quarterback Chris Laviano, along with punter Tim Gleeson, defensive back Ruhann Peele and linebacker Kevin Marquez for the first half of its season opener against Norfolk State for a curfew violation.

Flood said Laviano, who was competing to be the starting quarterback, tried using a fake ID.

Laviano's suspension means Hayden Rettig will start at quarterback for Rutgers in the season opener Sept. 5. The two have been competing for the top job since the spring. Rettig is a sophomore transfer from LSU who sat out last season.