NC reduces sanction on eight erring Red Lions

MANILA, Philippines - The NCAA reduced the suspension  on eight San Beda cagers involved in a brawl during a volleyball game at San Beda gym last December from two games to one while asking them to apologize to the league and offending parties for their unsportsmanlike act.

“Out of humanitarian reasons, the Policy Board decided to reduce sanctions. Players should write letter of apology,” said NCAA Management Committee chair Fr. Vic Calvo, OP, of Season 88 host Letran after a six-hour meeting at Letran’s St. Thomas Building in Intramuros.

Suspended for one game are Kyle Pascual, Jake Pascual, Jaypee Mendoza, Rysie Koga, Rome dela Rosa, Jose Carmelo Lim, Baser Amer and Antonio Caram.

Garvo Lanete, Sudan Daniel, Mar Villahermosa and Dave Marcelo’s suspensions were also reduced to P15,000 fine each to be charged to San Beda while the bans on Nigerian Ola Adeogun and American Julius Armon would be tackled only if they pass the eligibility committee as players.

As to the two-year ban on San Sebastian volley coach Roger Gorayeb, the league said he has until before the second semester of this coming school year to appeal.

The league board chaired by Letran rector-president Fr. Tamerlane Lana, OP, also decided to implement the new rule stopping the recruitment of foreign players starting in Season 90, or two years from now.

The league approved a three-year contract with new television partner, TV 5’s sports channel AKTV on IBC 13, starting this year, ending its decade-long partnership with Studio 23.

“TV 5 (AKTV on IBC 13) offer has been approved by the Policy Board. April 21 is the tentative contract signing,” said Calvo. 

“Also, the NCAA will stop recruitment of foreign players starting on Season 90 via unanimous decision. Those in the pipeline foreign players can still play depending on the eligibility committee,” he added.