I don't think the data passes the scientific method, but the NCAA and their excuses don't pass the sniff test. Sounds like these guys are onto something, but they can't quite prove it. Proving the relationship between penalty (or lack thereof) and money/size of the school would be nearly impossible IMHO. It's like the mafia for most of the history of this country. Everyone knows what's going on, but for some reason 12 jurors can never be convinced that it exists. Good article Bill.