Quote Originally Posted by LockeDawg View Post
The old penalty matrix was nothing more than an arbitrary, random sentencing established on a case by case basis as the COI saw fit to impose. The new matrix is an attempt to appear more transparent in that it provides a basic structure of penalties as they relate to the charges.

I don't see how a portion of the NOA can be reviewed by the COI using the old arbitrary matrix and the remainder of the NOA be judged based on the new matrix. In the end it may not matter one bit how the allegations are judged, because Ole Miss should get the most severe penalties short of the death penalty available to the COI.

If I'm on the COI and I sit down and focus on the entire NOA, amendments included, with a totally unbiased view point then my eyes are bugging out of my head at the aggravated and premeditated way OleMiss chose to do business in the face of the NCAA. I'm appalled at quantity of infractions and the level of involvement the OM coaching staff all the way up to the Asst Athletic Director. I'd have a hard time not throwing the book at them. THEN if I went back and looked at the women's basketball & track infractions I'd be apt to shut the whole athletic program down and force them close the doors for a year or two until they could prove they were capable of putting a compliant program on campus.
I think that will be the committee members' take as well as remember, these members are among the highest ranking leaders and professionals around the country as opposed to a member of the "good old boy network" that can administer a slap on the wrist and succumb to an under-the-table bribe.