The problem with the UNC scandal is that it goes much deeper than athletic violations - it deals with the academic side as well. It is systematic academic fraud that goes back for years. I believe about half of the affected students were student-athletes, so it really is much bigger than getting kids eligible onto athletic teams.

The athletic program is facing five severe violations, including the dreaded lack of institutional control violation. I don't think there is any way where this gets swept under the rug or attributed to other athletic programs. It's far too big to not be taken seriously, and I think UNC will be hit very, very hard.