The case is finally closed.
The NCAA Appeals Committee announced its decision to uphold Ole Miss’ 2018 postseason ban on Thursday, along with affirming its findings of a “lack of institutional control” and “impermissible recruiting inducements.” The committee did, however, overturn the university’s penalty restricting recruits’ unofficial visits to campus.
The Appeals Committee’s ruling brings a nearly six-year saga of investigations, sanctions and appeals to an end. University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter and athletics director Ross Bjork released a statement following the committee’s ruling, accepting the committee’s decision while also expressing some disappointment with the committee’s upholding of the 2018 bowl ban.