College Athletics

A Kansas state senate committee endorsed a bill that would give Kansas schools protection from NCAA rules.

The measure would require the NCAA to observe all due process rights accorded by the United States and Kansas Constitutions in enforcing its rules and regulations.

NCAA officials said the seven Kansas schools’ memberships would be in jeopardy if the measure passes.

The NCAA imposed penalties on the University of Michigan’s baseball program for violations including illegal cash payments totaling $82,000 from former coach Bud Middaugh to players.

The disciplinary measures include prohibiting postseason play and television coverage of games until the 1992-93 seasons, and the elimination of all expense-paid recruiting visits.