 The seventh accused player, backup defensive tackle Ricco McCain, was suspended indefinitely from the team while legal action proceeded.The North Carolina coaching staff and administration was criticized for allowing the accused players to participate in the game, with at least one critic saying the school only did so in order to better its chances to win the game.Following the game, three of the players—Varian Ballard, Greg Harris and Ricco McCain—were found guilty of simple assault.