ahhhhh, how soon we all forget... I don't recall any "pay for play" back in the early 90s, either...


Major Infractions Case Display - 1 CaseInstitution: University of Mississippi
Date: November 17, 1994

Violation Sumary: IMPERMISSIBLE RECRUITING: improper contacts by athletics representatives; transportation, lodging, clothing and entertainment provided by athletics representatives during official visits; offer of automobile, money and airline tickets; entertainment outside 30-mile radius during official visit; impermissible comments regarding prospective student-athlete. EXTRA BENEFITS: clothing valued at $200-300; impermissible loan; use of staff member's automobile. UNETHICAL CONDUCT. LACK OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL. [UPHELD ON APPEAL.]

Penalty Summary: Public reprimand; annual reports; reduction from 25 to 13 initial grants for 1995-96 and 1996-97; reduction from 56 to 40 official visits for 1995-96 and 1996-97; recertification. [UPHELD ON APPEAL.]