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Statement From University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright
Statement From University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright
Statement From University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright
Columbia, Mo. – Below are statements from University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander N.
Cartwright and Director of Athletics Jim Sterk relative to today’s announcement by the NCAA Infractions
Committee:
The Committee on Infractions has abused its discretion in applying penalties in this case, and the University
will immediately appeal this decision that has placed unfair penalties on our department and programs. It
is hard to fathom that the University could be cited for exemplary cooperation throughout this case, and yet
end up with these unprecedented penalties that could unfairly and adversely impact innocent current and
future Mizzou student-athletes.
It is important to note that this was the action of one individual, who acted unilaterally and outside of the
expectations that we have established for our staff members.
I assure our alumni, friends and our community that the deeply disappointing actions of that one individual
do not reflect the values and expectations we hold for our staff. Mizzou coaches, student-athletes and staff
are committed to upholding our core values of respect, integrity, gratitude, humility and togetherness. We
will move forward living up to our frequently stated ideal of “Win it Right” and vigorously defend this unjust
penalty.”