Tennessee Coach Josh Heupel Celebrates as Volunteers Avoid Bowl Ban and NCAA Punishment
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel expresses relief as the NCAA Committee on Infractions releases the program's punishment, which does not include a bowl ban. Heupel is "really excited" for the outcome, as the current players are protected and the future players as well. The punishment includes an $8 million fine, scholarship losses, recruiting limitations, and vacating some wins from the time of the violations. Heupel views the lack of a bowl ban as a huge victory for the program, allowing them to move forward without ambiguity. The program has already self-imposed penalties and will continue to do so in the future.