Some of us doubted that the NCAA would do the right thing, but finally, on June 12, 2012, the NCAA put its foot down and sanctioned a most deserving University for a complete lack of institutional control.
The offense, of course, was, well, as the Washingtpost Explains...
The problems came from the school’s system of “shopping” for courses, where students attend classes for three weeks at the beginning of a term before registration. That meant that under NCAA rules, some athletes were not considered full-time students when they took the field.
The corrupt institution was, of course, Caltech. Granted, Caltech athletic officials discovered and self-reported the problems. But the NCAA has shown that no program is above the rules. And a lack of institutional control will not go unpunished.
Kudos NCAA, for doing your noble reputation proud!