Rutgers' Flood awaits investigation, expects to coach opener

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers coach Kyle Flood says he expects to be on the sideline leading his team in its season opener despite an investigation into whether he improperly communicated with a faculty member about the academic status of a player.

Rutgers' office of ethics raised the issue about two weeks ago and initiated an investigation, university officials said last week.

Flood could be in violation of NCAA rules regarding extra benefits and also university rules by communicating with faculty member about a player's course work.