I'm interested in seeing the numbers. Do you agree with the sanctions levied by the NCAA or not?
Penn State deserves to be flayed. I just don't see how it's the NCAA's job.
After coddling USC and Ohio State, it looks like they're trying to reestablish their street cred.
I thought that as well when the rumor of a big fine came out yesterday. But then I checked there endowment numbers. They had $136 million in donations last year alone, with a total of $1.83 billion. The money will be the least of their concerns, IMO.I agree with the penalties, but $60M seems kind of like a firm smack to the hand...to any of us that seems like a lot if money, but for an institution that large with the alumni backing they have it will probably not be too difficult to absorb. The 20 schollie penalty will hurt the worst as they will be a .500 team at best for about a decade after this season. Couldn't care less about the vacated wins...but it was probably done to wipe Joe from the record books.
Well, I was just interested in whether people agreed or not. If they agree with the stance, they could reply saying why. I could change it to "yes", "no", and "This is all Bo Pelini's fault" to make you happy.Not sure what you would find from this poll. If I voted "no" on this poll, it could mean that I thought that the NCAA was too lenient on PSU, or, it could mean I thought they were too tough on PSU. To vote "yes" it would mean you thought the penalties were exactly right, neither too lenient or too harsh. This poll is not too useful.
I agree with the penalties, but $60M seems kind of like a firm smack to the hand...to any of us that seems like a lot if money, but for an institution that large with the alumni backing they have it will probably not be too difficult to absorb. The 20 schollie penalty will hurt the worst as they will be a .500 team at best for about a decade after this season. Couldn't care less about the vacated wins...but it was probably done to wipe Joe from the record books.
I thought that as well when the rumor of a big fine came out yesterday. But then I checked there endowment numbers. They had $136 million in donations last year alone, with a total of $1.83 billion. The money will be the least of their concerns, IMO.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciaj...cations-of-the-ncaas-sanctions-on-penn-state/According to Department of Education data for 2010-11, Penn State enjoyed a net income of $31,619,687.00. This figure was reached by subtracting Penn State’s reported athletic department expenses of $84,498,339.00 from its reported revenues of $116,118,026.00.
If true that it was this or the death penalty, then I actually think the NCAA did a fair job of preventing collateral damage to those who didn't have any direct involvement in this.
By not handing down the death penalty, businesses and the local community are not adversely effected by shutting down the commerce associated with game days.
By not handing down the death penalty, fans are not penalized or denied the chance to watch their team.
By allowing current players to transfer immediately, they have a choice whether or not they want to stay at a school that cannot compete in post-season games, or that may not be very competitive in the near future.
Also liked that they mandated that PSU cannot cut any non-rev sports as a response to lost football revenues, so the rest of the schools' athletes are shielded from fallout.