Nick Wagner
BYU may win an appeal of the NCAA’s committee on infractions’ decision to vacate as many as 47 games that Nick Emery participated in while receiving improper benefits. Or not.
But the damage is done. A big chink in BYU’s historical plate of armor has been tarnished by this incident no matter who is to blame. BYU is now on probation for two years and loses a scholarship during that time, plus some recruiting restrictions and a fine. Vacating 47 wins is another argument entirely.
Although in BYU’s official statement released Friday the university vehemently asserts it knew nothing of Emery receiving $12,000 in benefits over a two-year period, the school probably should have.