 The 1995 penalties represented the first time Alabama had ever been placed on probation.In February, 1999, the NCAA investigated claims of a slush fund created by former assistant basketball coach Tyrone Beaman; ultimately the allegation was not proven to be true, but the NCAA warned the university that severe sanctions would result if further violations occurred.May, 1999 brought allegations against then-head coach Mike DuBose of improper conduct with a former secretary; DuBose initially denied the claim, only to later admit that it was true.