Wow, a college kid lied...Grace, a first time offender and all-around great kid, being throw off the team is downright criminal.
He lied about receiving improper benefits; an offense under NCAA rules that makes him ineligible.
He is a first time offender, but just so happened to commit that offense while the university is STILL UNDER PROBATION.
Why is this so hard to understand? He did something stupid and selfish...and against the rules, and now he must deal with the consequences. We can all complain that we don't think the punishment fit the crime, but guess what? If you don't want to be punished at all, don't break the **** rules...especially when your program is on probation and under the microscope.