CFB Notebook: Alabama reports one minor violation to NCAA

Alabama reported 13 secondary violations to the NCAA but only one involved the football program. The lone infraction by the football team was reported July 1, 2017, and was considered a minor violation, according to al.com. Per the report, an assistant coach for the Crimson Tide responded to an "unknown text message which resulted in impermissible communication with the parent of a 2019 prospective student-athlete." Last year, the university reported 22 secondary violations, including nine by the football program. In 2016, five of the 19 self-reported violations involved the football program. The Crimson Tide defeated SEC rival Georgia 26-23 in overtime in the College Football Playoff Championship Game in January. It was the school's fifth national title in the last nine years. --Wyoming linebacker Cassh Maluia was suspended for the season opener in the wake of his arrest a week ago. Cowboys coach Craig Bohl announced that Maluia will miss the game against New Mexico State on Aug. 25. Maluia was arrested June 30 in Laramie, Wyo., on multiple charges, including suspicion of driving under the influence. He also was charged with underage consumption of alcohol and driving without a valid driver's license. "Cassh Maluia will be subject to several disciplinary actions," Bohl said in a statement. "He will be assessed a one-game suspension for this coming season. ... We also view this as a learning opportunity, not just for Cassh, but for the rest of our team members." Bohn also noted that Maluia faces additional disciplinary action that will require mandatory counseling, the completion of an AWARE training program on campus and 50 hours of community service. -- West Virginia will not kick off the 2018 campaign for nearly two months, but the football program already is in midseason form -- at least on social media. The Mountaineers are going all out to promote returning starting quarterback Will Grier for the Heisman Trophy, launching a website devoted to hype his candidacy. The university touted the website -- http://www.grier7heisman.com -- on its athletics website along with the accompanying hashtag "willtowin." Grier, who started his college career at the University of Florida, passed for 3,490 yards and 34 touchdowns against 12 interceptions for West Virginia in 2017. A dislocated finger on his throwing hand, sustained Nov. 18 against Texas, forced Grier to sit out the regular-season finale against Oklahoma and the Heart of Dallas Bowl matchup against Utah on Dec. 26.