NCAA Rejects Appeals

Kentucky and Alabama lost again Tuesday when the NCAA rejected appeals to reduce sanctions against the programs because of recruiting violations.

An infractions appeals committee upheld a one-year postseason ban placed on Kentucky. It was one of several penalties levied against the school in January.

Alabama sought restoration of six scholarships and its bowl eligibility. The NCAA placed Alabama on five years’ probation Feb. 1, tacking on the six scholarship cuts to the university’s self-imposed reduction of 15, and banning the team from participating in a bowl game for two years.

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Ohio State freshman tailback Maurice Clarett had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee but might play Saturday at Cincinnati. Either Lydell Ross or Maurice Hall would start in Clarett’s place.... Maryland running back Bruce Perry has recovered from a torn left groin and is expected to play Saturday against Eastern Michigan.... Georgia Tech tailback Sidney Ford will miss Saturday’s game against Brigham Young while he continues to recover from a concussion.... Tulane receiver Roydell Williams is out for the season after injuring his left ankle.... Backup Georgia quarterback D.J. Shockley will miss four to six weeks after suffering a broken bone in his left foot.... Oklahoma receiver Mark Clayton is not expected back at practice until next week after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.