2017-18 LCPT Semifinals: Mississippi State vs. NCAA Appeals Committee

MISSISSIPPI STATE

HOW THEY GOT HERE:

—Defeated The FSU Rim Crew 86%-14% in the quarterfinals.

RAP SHEET:

—Ended Louisville’s season in football with a loss.

—Ended Louisville’s season in men’s basketball with a loss.

—Ended Louisville’s season in women’s basketball with a loss.

—Tried to take Louisville’s baseball coach.

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NCAA INFRACTIONS APPEALS COMMITTEE

HOW THEY GOT HERE:

—Defeated Papa John Schnatter 62%-38% in the quarterfinals

RAP SHEET:

—Looking to piggyback off the success of 2017 champion “The NCAA Committee on Infractions.”

—Denied Louisville’s appeal, officially making U of L the first D-I program to ever have to vacate a national championship.

—Based decision not on precedent, but on morality.

—Chose not to take Louisville’s cooperation and admission of guilt into consideration, while continuing to reward institutions who fight with the NCAA every step of the way.

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