DapperSlapper
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I posted this back in January:
I will add one more thing - don't pay attention to what the sports writers say regarding the timeline for a decision in this case unless they are quoting someone who know what he is talking about (like Infante, or myself...). I know certain sportswriters have said a decision could come out in May or June...don't bet on it. Those writers fail to consider certain things that must happen before the hearing. As I posted in another thread:
UM (and any individuals who get NOAs) gets 90 days to respond to the NOA and dispute allegations or conclusions that allegations amount to violations. After the response(s) to NOA, the parties have 30 days to have prehearing conferences - Enforcement consults with each party one by one (unless the parties agree to consult all together) to determine what the issues will be at the hearing.
After that, Enforcement prepares a case summary and sends it to the COI and the other parties. This has to be done 14 days before the hearing.
After that, there is a hearing during a regularly scheduled meeting of the COI (they meet every other month).
After the hearing, the COI works on its decision. A quick decision would be about 6 weeks. UNC's decision took about 4 1/2 months.
This case could be a little further delayed as well. The COI may also decide it needs an interpretation on an issue (such as application of the rule allowing more than 4 years of conduct to be considered). It can make a request to the academic and membership affairs staff. The interpretation is based on whatever set of of facts the COI provides - so they weigh evidence first, then submit the request for an interpretation (after the hearing). The institution and Enforcement are advised if that happens. The institution can appeal the interpretation.
We may have a decision sometime around the start of the season, give or take.
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