PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE: More relief from sanctions the NCAA imposed on Penn State could be provided next year should an independent monitor determine the university keeps making progress correcting problems involving the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Former Sen. George Mitchell addressed Penn State’s board of trustees Friday, saying he recommended the NCAA take a multi-phased approach in relieving the unprecedented sanctions levied on the football program in July 2012.
Mitchell, whom the NCAA appointed to oversee Penn State’s compliance with its athletics integrity agreement, said he will likely wait until his second annual report in August 2014 to consider additional relief.
After an investigative report by former FBI Director Louis Freeh, the NCAA hit Penn State with a reduction in scholarships, a four-year bowl ban, a $60 million fine and the vacation of 111 of legendary coach Joe Paterno’s wins… (more)
EDITOR: In recently posting questions to a person well acquainted with the NCCCA, we were told there were two aspects to the sanctions: 1) It was essential to reduce the influence that the football program (and presumably others spots depending on the institution) can have over a university. 2) The NCCCA had arrived at too hasty a decision and had exceeded its authority.
