Spartan Daily Serving San Jose State University Since 1934 Volume 92, No. 9 Thursday. February 9, 1989 Athletes pack A.S. chambers Belli disputes NCAA ruling, calls it 'absurd'
By Daniel Vasquez Belli said the NCAA decision is Daily staff writer "un-American" because it punishes The latest chapter of the boycot- the players for their association with ting basketball players' saga unfolds him. with disputes over the latest ruling of "I have the right to choose my the National Collegiate Athletic As- friends. I like these boys," Belli sociation. said, referring to the 10 Spartans The NCAA is demanding repay- who boycotted SJSU Coach Bill ment of the extra benefits David Berry's team Jan. 18. Hollaway and Angelo Foccia alleg- Dietrich Waters. SJSU center edly received from attorney Melvin until he joined the boycott, agreed Belli. with Belli. NCAA rules restrict college ath- "The only reason we're in trouble letes from receiving any benefits not is because Belli has a little status." open to the student population in Waters said. general and the association has de- Randy Hoffman, SJSU director of termined that Belli's services fall athletics. disagreed.
'I must talk to 50 people a day and I don't charge them. Why should I charge these boys?'