Four tests for every league response
- SpeedDid the league act (leave, investigation, ruling) promptly once the facts were public?
- ConsistencyIs the penalty in line with past cases of similar conduct in that league?
- TransparencyDid the league publish its findings and reasoning, and answer the main questions?
- Fixed the problemDid the response address the cause (policy, rules, culture), not just the one incident?
MetPartialMissedPending
How the grade follows
StrongMeets at least 3 tests and misses none.
MixedA mix of met, partial and at most one missed.
WeakMisses 2 or more tests.
PendingThe deciding outcome still waits on a trial or ruling.
Grades are analysis based on reporting from the cited sources, not fact.