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AUBURN, Alabama --The NCAA did not find any major rules violations in Auburn's signing of quarterback Cam Newton and has concluded its investigation.
The NCAA enforcement staff also concluded its investigation into charges by four former players on HBO who accused the school of providing extra benefits. Again, it found no wrongdoing.
The NCAA issued a statement Wednesday saying it interviewed more than 50 people to see if Auburn provided Newton or his family improper benefits. The NCAA said it could not find any reason to keep the investigation open because its findings did not meet a "burden of proof" that Auburn did anything wrong in signing the quarterback who led the Tigers to the national title last season.
The NCAA said the investigation has to meet a higher standard "than rampant public speculation online and in the media.
The committee said it would review any additional information "if further investigation is warranted."
An additional 30 people were interviewed in the HBO investigation.
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