NCAA Restores Penn State's Postseason Eligibility, Scholarships

Discussion in 'NCAA Football Talk' started by 86WARD, Sep 8, 2014.

  1. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    Endorsing the recommendations made in the latest progress report by former U.S. Senator George Mitchell, the NCAA has immediately restored Penn State's postseason eligibility and restored its scholarships to a full 85 beginning in 2015-16.

    The Nittany Lions received a four-year postseason ban in 2012 as part of unprecedented and wide-ranging NCAA sanctions against the program for its role in the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Some of the sanctions were reduced last September -- following another positive Mitchell report -- including gradual restoration of scholarships.

    Penn State, which is 2-0 under first-year coach James Franklin, entered the season with just 72 scholarship players on the roster.

    "Penn State’s commitment to the integrity of its athletics department and its progress toward meeting the requirements of the Consent Decree are clear,” said Northern Arizona President Rita Hartung Cheng in a statement released by the NCAA. “We thank Senator Mitchell for his meticulous and exhaustive work over the past two years. Mitchell’s efforts and the dedication of Penn State officials made today’s decisions possible."

    Source: http://pennstate.247sports.com/Bolt...-postseason-eligibility-scholarships-30999105
     
  2. smeags

    smeags militant geek

    great news
     
  3. DawkinsINT

    DawkinsINT Tebow free since 9/5/2015.

    Good for these innocent players who didn't deserve this penalty.
     
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  4. DaBears22

    DaBears22 Matt Forte = future MVP Staff Member

    Agreed, also great news for Franklin and fans of the team.
     
  5. Diesel44

    Diesel44 Serial Killer

    Before you know it,the joe paterno statue will be back hopefullly.