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Memphis Files Appeal of Stiff Sanctions
ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com - 10/12/2009
Memphis Files Appeal of Stiff Sanctions
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by Terrance Harris The punishment never seemed to fit the crime when the NCAA decided to erase Memphis' entire 2007-08 Final Four season because star point guard Derrick Rose allegedly committed academic fraud by not taking the SAT college admission test himself. Even with no solid proof Rose ...
commercialappeal.com - 10/10/2009
U of M refutes NCAA decision on basketball penalties
— commercialappeal.com — In a 45-page appeal submitted to the NCAA on Thursday, the University of Memphis issued a stinging critique of the "strict liability" standard used by the Committee on Infractions to strip its men's basketball program of 38 victories and NCAA ... (more) U of M refutes NCAA decision on basketball penalties

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A Q&A with Kentucky Coach John Calipari
thebiglead.com - 10/14/2009
A Q&A with Kentucky Coach John Calipari
— thebiglead.com — It has been a big year for John Calipari. In spring, he left Memphis for one of the most storied programs in college basketball history, Kentucky. Three weeks later, he landed the No. 1 recruit in the nation. More recently, his latest book, Bounce ... (more) A Q&A with Kentucky Coach John Calipari

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florida.rivals.com - 10/9/2009
GatorBait.net - Meyer's Mailbag: Competition for top 2010 class
— florida.rivals.com — New No. 1? How will Memphis' recruiting class stack up with Ohio State's if the Tigers add Tarik Black , who would provide some balance to the guard-heavy class? -- Justin from Memphis, Tenn. ----- Adding Black would put Memphis neck and neck with ... (more) GatorBait.net - Meyer's Mailbag: Competition for top ...

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Big Blue Daily Mail -- Mike Hartline Edition
A Sea Of Blue — ... Information Act, calls the NCAA's use of that rationale a "procedural error" that is not supported by current NCAA legislation. Furthermore, the school argues that by upholding the penalties given to Memphis under the "strict-liability" standard, it sets a precedent that "will apply to (future) situations that do not warrant such treatment and could result in outcomes unacceptable to the Division 1 membership." Memphis' argument sounds convincing. I hope it succeeds. Via Fanhouse Southern Miss. Golden Eagles @ Louisville Cardinals GameThread, ...

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