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Penn State sanctions

• $60 million fine
• Vacation of wins from 1998-2011 (112 wins)*
• Four-year postseason ban
• Players may transfer and play immediately at other schools
• Athletic department on probation for five years

* Joe Paterno record now 298-136-3; fifth on FBS all-time list

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8191027/penn-state-nittany-lions-hit-60-million-fine-4-year-bowl-ban-wins-dating-1998


75 posted on 07/23/2012 9:03:20 AM PDT by deport
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To: deport
Other FBS Programs To Receive At Least
a 3-Year Postseason Ban Since 1960
 
School        Year  Length  
 
Indiana       1960  4 years
• Improper recruiting inducements
 
Oklahoma St.  1989  3 years
• Improper financial aid, extra benefits
 
Michigan St.  1976  3 years
 
• Extra benefits, improper recruiting entertainment
 
Houston       1966  3 years
• Extra benefits, improper recruiting entertainment
 
-- Source: NCAA Major Infractions Database

86 posted on 07/23/2012 9:08:13 AM PDT by deport
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