I've said this before, but SU is a private university and most of the others you listed are state schools. That is a factor. NCAA does not want state or federal governments getting too involved in their dealings and decisions.of all the teams that have committed serious violations, for example, Louisville, N. Carolina, Kansas, UConn, Arizona, USC, Duke, etc., etc., why is it that the only measurable penalty from the NCAA was against us for a relatively minor infraction of a term paper and a couple innocent YMCA jobs. Our coach has had 101 wins taken off his resume while these other schools continuously delay proceedings until the issue is forgotten. I know this has been discussed before, but I really believe that our newspaper should editorialize this until some attention is brought and those wins are reinstated. The severity of the charges against these other institutions scream out for some sort of punishment and we just sit there and feel the lasting sting of our minor violations. Can't believe the national media has ignored our plight.
Also, don't discount the NCAA's simple dislike of JAB in this equation. Say what you will, but he's polarizing, especially for those that aren't able to consume the totality of his character. I'm not saying he's a saint, but some just see what they want to see and they perceive him as a longstanding media bully who has ruled over his fiefdom for 4+ decades in a cantankerous fashion. Thus, the target on his back. And 3-4 years ago, an NCAA sniper picked him off from long range. It made them very happy.
Lastly, SU negotiated the scope/term of their investigation. Kept 2003 outside of the parameters. I think those on that panel always resented that too, and overcompensated in their sanctions.
Me? I am legitimately proud that SU was investigated for the better part of a decade and all they found was 5 jobs at the Y, a (voluntary) drug policy violation(s), and an altered footnote on a term paper. Oh, and a ride back to campus. Shoulda had the kid walk 12 miles instead.
Whatever, NCAA.