re: How is Ole Miss recruiting so well?

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These violations are some of the worst, most serious that have ever occurred," he said. The university, accused of 11 major violations — one was later withdrawn — and five minor charges under two former coaches, said it would appeal. President Andrew Sorensen said university officials "are firm in our belief that the penalties are inappropriate." "We regret that we must prolong this process, but the decision we have been given today is simply unacceptable," Sorensen said. Barring a successful appeal, the program that leads the nation in bowl appearances (51) and wins (29) will miss the postseason for consecutive years for the first time since 1957 and 1958, the year Bryant arrived in Tuscaloosa. The Tide contested the two most publicized charges involving claims of boosters making five-figure payments to lure two recruits. But it admitted some violations and imposed penalties on itself, including a reduction of 15 scholarships over three years and the temporary disassociation of three boosters at the heart of the recruiting scandal.

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