When OSU was hit with a postseason ban, the whole country was sent into a frenzy.
Not just because the Cowboys had a top-5 program highlighted by No. 1 recruit Cade Cunningham, but because the sanctions levied were considered — by many experts — harsh and unjust.
Former associate head coach Lamont Evans took bribes nearly three years ago as a lone wolf while OSU received no competitive advantage.
Still, OSU coach Mike Boynton’s program had to pay the price. The school was hit with a bevy of penalties — most notably a postseason ban — which had many speculating if this top-5 recruiting class would be quickly dismantled.