Saturday, June 17, 2017

Louisville got off easy

I agree with ESPN's Mark Schlabach:

"Pitino and the Cardinals weren't the only ones who looked bad Thursday. The NCAA infractions committee once again looked toothless, at least when it comes to punishing high-profile coaches. To almost anyone who still puts value in doing the right thing, the NCAA's punishment seems to be a slap on the wrist. A five-game suspension feels like an endorsement for looking the other way, rather than a deterrent to college coaches who don't monitor their programs closely. A significant penalty -- like a one-year suspension -- might finally convince coaches that they're responsible for what happens in their programs, whether they were directly involved or not."

And let's be clear: head coaches are responsible for what goes on in their programs.

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