Tennessee Coach Bruce Pearl acknowledged providing misleading and incorrect information to the N.C.A.A. during a 17-month investigation into possible recruiting violations. Tennessee is making him pay for his actions. Athletic Director Mike Hamilton reduced Pearl’s pay by $1.5 million over five years and prohibited him from participating in off-campus recruiting for a year beginning Sept 24. “I’ve made some serious mistakes, and for that I’m truly sorry,” a tearful Pearl said.