Sexual assault cases, such as those at nearby Youngstown State University, highlight the ease with which NCAA athletes who have been investigated and punished can continue their playing careers. And in one case, a former athlete who was suspended for sexual assault was able to join the ranks of college athletic staff. Notorious for penalizing athletes who've smoked marijuana or accepted cash or gifts, the NCAA has no specific penalties for athletes found to have committed sexual assault and other violent offenses.
