[Senator Clay Davis]

Miami escapes all meaningful punishment thanks to punishing itself (and the NCAA being remarkably inconsistent)

Thanks to "unprecedented" self-imposed sanctions, the Miami Hurricanes escaped additional harsh penalties from the NCAA as the Nevin Shapiro scandal presumably drew to a close Tuesday.

Miami will not face any additional bowl bans, clearing the way for the No. 7 Hurricanes (6-0) to participate in the postseason this year. Miami will lose three scholarships annually over the next three years, and the entire athletic program has been placed on three years' probation.

Additionally, the men's basketball program will lose three scholarships. Former Miami coach Frank Haith, who is now at Missouri, will be suspended five games. Former assistant coaches Jorge Fernandez (basketball), Clint Hurtt (football) and Aubrey Hill (football) will receive two-year show-cause penalties.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/st...ncaa-sanctions