See:
http://www.ncaa.org/governance/committees/division-i-infractions-appeals-committee
Note that the standard of review on penalties: "abuse of discretion"
The media have reported that Mizzou's violation was a level 1 violation, the most serious, and apparently the penalty is within the allowable range of penalties for level 1 violations.
Draw your own conclusions about the chances of the NCAA Infractions Appeal Committee reducing it.
Edited by ScottsdaleTiger at 10:49:58 on 02/09/19