With Ole Miss’ highly anticipated hearing with the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions taking place this week in Covington, Kentucky, it is important to look back on the allegations that will be the focus of the panel’s decision-making.
The Rebels currently have 21 NCAA allegations levied against them, 15 of which are classified as Level I infractions, the most serious a program can have. Despite the university self-imposing a bowl ban for the 2017 season, the NCAA’s ruling could very well include an even harsher, longer-lasting punishment.
Here’s a quick run-through of the most important Level I allegations that Ole Miss will be tasked with fighting this week:
- ACT/Academic Fraud
One of the several allegations focused on former assistants Chris Vaughn and David Saunders, this particular one alleges that Vaughn and Saunders helped recruits pass the ACT by instructing them to take the test at a particular high school, and to leave any questionable answers blank.