Editing Herm Edwards (section)

==== NCAA violations and show-cause penalty ====
In 2021, reports surfaced about potential recruiting violations under Edwards' during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. The allegations included hosting recruits on campus during a dead period, which was a direct violation of NCAA rules established to ensure fairness and health safety during the pandemic. These infractions indicated a systemic disregard for NCAA regulations and a culture of non-compliance within the program.

Following a detailed investigation, the NCAA found substantial evidence of these violations, leading to significant penalties for Edwards and ASU. On May 11, 2023, the NCAA issued a show cause penalty against Edwards, severely impacting his career and reputation. The show cause order essentially prohibits any NCAA member school from hiring Edwards unless it can demonstrate to the NCAA Committee on Infractions why it should be allowed to do so despite his involvement in major violations. This penalty is among the most severe sanctions the NCAA can impose on an individual coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salerno |first=Cameron |date=2024-04-24 |title=Former Arizona State coach Herm Edwards receives five-year show-cause penalty for NCAA recruiting violations |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/former-arizona-state-coach-herm-edwards-receives-five-year-show-cause-penalty-for-ncaa-recruiting-violations/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>