I think the biggest reasons that the MSU actions seem lax compared to Maine are as follows: 1. MSU launced its own internal investigation and imposed their own restrictions. They didn't try to ignore the problem and didn't try to hide anything.. 2. Most of the charges stem from the 'Perles Era'. George Perles (Former Coach) and Greg Croxton (Academic Advisor) are no longer affiliated with the program. MSU has also gotten a new Athletic Advisor and is taking major steps to keep the program in compliance. 3. Many of the original charges from Roosevelt Wagner could not be substantiated despite thorough investigations. While the sanctions may seem weak they are noticable. MSU loses 7 scholarships next year. In my mind that means it will be hard to draw talent like Cedric Irvin to MSU. One bad year of recruiting can make or break a team. Official visits to campus are decreased and only a limited number of assistant coaches can make recruiting trips. Granted, I don't know what steps were taken at Maine when their allegations surfaced but I do know MSU did a great job of identifying the problem, imposing their own restrictions, and taking steps to prevent the problem from happening again. MSU also spent close to a million dollars on their investigation and defense. They were well prepared and it looks like the money paid off. Hope that answers some of your questions. Keep in mind that I am a Spartan and my view is biased but I believe them to be true. -Darrin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Darrin Wassom ~~ Former Head of Rats at the.... Information Technologies and Services Laboratory Michigan State University Phone: (517) 336-9301 ~~ Pager: (517) 360-5628 Email: [log in to unmask] ~~ http://www.tc.msu.edu HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.