It absolutely was not the intended result. Intention was to punish short term, not for a decade. The problem with completely killing a program is it dramatically reduces recruitment even when it comes back, and whether one likes it or not sports brings attention to a university which helps increase admition for academics.. Its why I'll never be for a death penalty. Remove scholarships, remove ability to participate in post season for a couple years, and fire the entire admin is about fine.
and no, it did not fit the crime. Bribery has been judged to not be worth a death penalty as we've seen after. NCAA knows what the consequences are now and they decided it didnt fit.