Ole Miss' appeal of NCAA sanctions fell short of lifting the football team's postseason ban this season, but it was successful in vacating a penalty that hindered the Rebels' ability to host recruits on unofficial visits.
No longer will Ole Miss be limited to one unofficial visit per student athlete per academic year. The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee found that the Committee on Infractions had "abused its discretion" by leveling the penalty as part of its punishment last December following an investigation that spanned five years and included 21 alleged violations.
Ole Miss, during its appeal, brought up what it argued was contradicting information and procedural errors.