Big 12 "penalizes" Baylor

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“Effective immediately, the Conference is withholding 25 percent of Baylor’s share of any future revenue distribution until the proper execution of controls is independently verified. By taking these actions the Board desires to ensure that the changes that were promised are actually made and that systems are in place to avoid future problems. The proportional withholding of revenue distribution payments will be in effect until the Board has determined that Baylor is in compliance with Conference bylaws and regulations as well as all components of Title IX.”

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FWIW, Baylor has already hired an outside firm to confirm that the 105 recommendations by Pepper Hamilton have been implemented. This feels like grandstanding by the Big 12, but it should give Baylor the opportunity to demonstrate progress in these areas.

NCAA penalties shouldn't take forever (not a UNC case) as Baylor has kept the NCAA in the loop on violations. I think we can expect a bowl ban, reduction in scholarship, forfeiture of all games the past "x" seasons, and a fine. For those calling for the death penalty, I don't think it is expected. The death penalty was created as a punishment for teams that were already on probation by the NCAA, which Baylor was not.

Regardless of the penalties by the NCAA/Big 12, the hope is that we will be one of the national leaders in Title IX departments in terms of resources available and handling of sexual assaults, or at least that's my hope.