Nov. 3, 2004
Columbia, Mo. - The University of Missouri has received its infractions report (Case No. M-210) from the NCAA regarding the recent investigation into its men's basketball program.
MU officials received the report Tuesday afternoon, and held a press conference Wednesday to offer a response. It was announced that the school will not appeal the penalties imposed by the NCAA. Following are comments from various MU officials regarding the report:
"I would like to commend the process that has occurred," said MU Chancellor Brady Deaton. "We respect the NCAA's findings and, in cooperating every step along the way, have taken aggressive actions to deal with the issues involved. After careful examination of the report, the University administration, athletic administration and coaching staff have all agreed to accept the penalties imposed and not to appeal the findings of the committee. I have great confidence in the leadership of Mizzou athletics and the men's basketball program and their ability to move forward in a way that reflects the high standards and excellence of our University."
"We are relieved to have this process brought to a resolution, as this has been a very challenging period of time for many people," said Director of Athletics Mike Alden. "I'd like to commend the collaborative nature of the process that has taken place with our team and the NCAA. We fully recognize that mistakes have been made, but it is encouraging to know that our program is now significantly healthier than it has ever been. I continue to have tremendous confidence in Quin's leadership of the program. I want to re-emphasize that this is a thorough and exhaustive process, and it is important to recognize that there are no issues of institutional control, academic fraud, or cash payments," he said.
"We are pleased that this process has come to a conclusion," said Head Men's Basketball Coach Quin Snyder. "We have taken this experience and learned from our mistakes. I will be a better coach and our program will be even stronger because of it. We have created proactive and profound initiatives to improve our operations, and now my focus is working with our quality student-athletes and running a program in which the people of the state of Missouri can take great pride," he said.
"I want to compliment everyone who has been involved in this very thorough investigative process," University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd said. "I believe this issue has been brought to a satisfactory conclusion and that we can now move on.
The complete NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions Report can be found at http://www.missouri.edu/~news/releases/ncaainfractionsreport.