The NCAA took out its eraser Tuesday in bringing closure to the striptease scandal in Louisville.
The organization's Infractions Appeals Committee upheld a ruling that vacated the Cardinals' accomplishments from the 2011-12 season through the 2014-15 season, including the 2013 national title, a 2012 Final Four appearance and 123 victories.
Trophies will be returned. Banners will be taken down.
But will it have much impact?
Louisville deemed the penalty "draconian" in its appeal to the NCAA, but retroactively rewriting history only leads to hurt feelings and asterisks in a record book.