NCAA issues statement in response to Missouri’s appeal reaction
By Keith Farner
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There’s a second statement out from the NCAA in response to Missouri’s disappoint in the decision on Tuesday where the NCAA upheld sanctions against the Tigers.
The NCAA rejected an appeal by Missouri to limit or overturn sanctions for infractions tied to the case of a former tutor. The school argued that the penalties handed down in January were against precedent, and could have a negative effect on future NCAA enforcement.
Missouri Athletics Director Jim Sterk became emotional at a press conference to discuss the decision.
“This is a really hurtful decision…because it impacts so many student-athletes,” Sterk said as his voice broke. “When our coaches are talking to kids that have the eligibility left, that (it’s) their senior year and they can’t go to postseason play, it’s really, really difficult.”
He added, “The NCAA has proven once again that they cannot affectively serve its members and student-athletes they’re supposed to protect. The decision today is just wrong.”
The NCAA admitted that Missouri’s disappointment is understandable, but rules and infractions processes are developed by NCAA members.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
