If Ole Miss is punished severely by the NCAA, it will be because of violations committed by the school — and Ole Miss did little to help itself during this process.
Here are some of the most significant moves that Ole Miss’ coaches and players, as well as local government, took before the school got to this point. Time will tell the extent of the cheating. But the following only heated up the NCAA investigation.
1. Laremy Tunsil, Part I
The Rebels could have had a fantastic class in 2013 had they just stuck with the top-tier trio of defensive end Robert Nkemdiche, receiver Laquon Treadwell and defensive back Tony Conner.