The NCAA's investigation into Arizona State University's football program has led to significant repercussions for former coach Herm Edwards. Edwards agreed to a five-year show-cause penalty, one of the longest ever for a football head coach, due to his significant role in recruiting violations, marking his era as a disaster with widespread wrongdoing. This decision comes alongside revelations that six other staffers received penalties ranging from three to ten years. Despite these violations, Edwards was given a $4.4 million buyout by ASU, raising questions about the decision-making process and accountability within the university's administration.