Alabama files appeal

[Townhallsavoy]

Ball State was charged with lack of institutional control, which is a more serious charge than Alabama.

So, then what penalty should Alabama receive? 

Although the first time I asked had some humor, I was completely serious. 

Why is Alabama appealing the ruling?  Because the penalty doesn't punish the crime?  What penalty would they rather have?

[Birmingham]

So, then what penalty should Alabama receive? 

Although the first time I asked had some humor, I was completely serious. 

Why is Alabama appealing the ruling?  Because the penalty doesn't punish the crime?  What penalty would they rather have?

You have to realize that Alabama doesn't think that the vacated wins are a bad punishment in regards to fitting the "crime".  They think vacated wins are a bad punishment for a crime where a punishment was already given, i.e. suspending the players.  That plus the inconsistency of how they've dealt with similar, if not more severe cases, is means for an appeal.

I don't see anything wrong with this appeal, after reading the actual document I honestly think they will receive the vacated wins back.

[RWS]

So, then what penalty should Alabama receive? 

Although the first time I asked had some humor, I was completely serious. 

Why is Alabama appealing the ruling?  Because the penalty doesn't punish the crime?  What penalty would they rather have?

They agree with the extension of probation and monetary fines. Thats the extent of what has been done to other school in a similar, or worse situation than Alabama. Personally, it doesn't affect me one way or another. But it did affect some kids who had stats wiped out due to all of this, and they weren't even part of it. I can understand that part of wanting to appeal. The NCAA has actually punished other schools whose textbook scandals were covered up, or otherwise involved different forms of corruption, less than Alabama was punished. Even when dealing with a school in the repeat violator window. I'm not saying that to present a poor, mistreated Alabama scenario. I've said numerous times I have no issues with taking my medicine. Just make it consistant.  If you read all 29 pages, I think you would see why I think Alabama will win the appeal.