The reason I ask is because if FH doesn't appeal then they are in the playoffs and the case is closed. If the appeal keeps the case open can they add on to FH penalties.
If the current penalty is to forfeit the games, that is the basis for the appeal.
It stands to reason the MPSSAA can’t add to the penalty just because it is being appealed. That would be crazy!
If a criminal is convicted of a crime and ultimately sentenced, he/she can appeal the conviction and sentence.
If the outcome of the appeal upholds the conviction and sentence, additional convictions and sentencing time would not be added to the initial penalty.
There is always the potential under certain conditions to retry a case.
If a school appeals forfeiture of games and is penalized more as a result, I could see this being fodder for legal action on the school system’s part.
There is certainly the potential the MPSSAA could rule in favor of FH as a result of the appeal.
One can argue all day long who knew of the situation as the season progressed; that does not really matter. However, if it is true and there is concrete evidence the fraudulent information was presented during the transfer process, that is not the responsibility of the school.
It will be interesting to learn of the outcome of the appeal and the rationale behind it.
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