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THE
LEFT
COLUMN
NCAA
August 2010
Up, Up and Away
At a time when many are feeling pressure to achieve self-sufficiency, these programs are relying more than ever on institutional subsidies to balance their budgets.
David Moltz, Inside Higher Ed, 8-18-10
'Cowboys' David and Dana Pump Take Stand Against NCAA
The NCAA declared the Pumps
persona non grata
, or, technically, as "individual(s) associated with a prospect," and attendance at their coaches’ clinic was down 65% versus last year. Brett McMurphy, FanHouse, 8-14-10
NCAA enforcement group: more 'high-profile cases' than usual
Padding the count are agent-related inquiries at South Carolina, UNC, Florida, Alabama and Georgia. USA Today, 8-11-10
Athletes, agents and the NCAA: It's time for a fix
Clips Guest Commentary
Our guest author champions Congressional intervention to regulate sports agent excesses. Jim Tanner, USA Today, 8-4-10
NCAA academic ratings to be attached to college coaches
The goal is accountability, but some say the decision to attach academic ratings to coaches doesn't account for other factors that influence classroom performance. USA Today, 8-4-10
CEO of iHoops: Time is now for value shift in youth basketball
Clips Guest Commentary
Our guest author articulates compellingly about creating an environment that “defines and standardizes best practices” for all stakeholders. Len Elmore, iHoops CEO, SportsBusiness Journal, 8-2-10
July 2010
Wildcat Scratch Fever
The legacy of the legendary Lute Olson took another hit as the NCAA punished Arizona for major recruiting infractions. Inside Higher Ed, 7-30-10
The Gospel According to Sonny
Sonny Vaccaro helped commercialize college sports. Now he wants athletes to get their due. Libby Sander, Chronicle of Higher Education, 7-25-10
Why the NCAA and the Knight Commission Miss the Seamy Side of College Sports
Clips Guest Commentary
Our guest author questions the credibility of the APR in light of the interests of conference commissioners, the NCAA and its member schools “to portray student-athletes as legitimate, degree-seeking students.” Frank G. Splitt, The Drake Group, 7-20-10
NCAA finals sites selected for all divisions
Sites for future NCAA championships were identified recently at meetings of the D1 Championships/Competition Cabinet and the D2 and D3 Championships Committees. NCAA News, 6-25-10
June 2010
Paving paradise to put up a parking lot?
Omaha’s Rosenblatt Stadium has hosted the College World Series for 61 years. This week is its last hurrah, and it will soon be razed. Columbus Telegram, 6-26-10
Is NCAA selective enforcement real?
Clips Guest Commentary
Our guest author pauses to serve up a refreshing defense of the NCAA. Well, sorta. Pat Forde, ESPN.com, 6-2-10
Women's basketball attendance exceeds 11 million
For the seventh straight year, Tennessee led the nation in home attendance (12,896); UConn was second (10,182). NCAA News, 5-27-10
May 2010
BCS head: college football decisions best left to the schools
BCS executive director Bill Hancock released a strong letter to two US Senators who are unhappy about the way the sport determines its champion. BCS Website, 5-23-10
NCAA 2008-09 Student-Athlete Race/Ethnicity Report
Here's a summary of a completely comprehensive 231-page wide-angled snapshot of who was what on last year’s teams. NCAA News, 5-13-10
The new college athletics growth industry?
A veritable cottage industry has emerged: law firms that specialize in allegations of NCAA recruiting violations. Hartford Courant, 5-11-10
2009-10 NCAA men’s basketball attendance: 32.8 million
This is the fourth highest total in history, and for the fifth straight year Kentucky was the top draw. NCAA News, 5-12-10
Coaches Rule: NCAA's NBA Withdrawal Date Punishes Players
Clips Guest Commentary
Our guest author tees off—but rationally—on the shortening of the 2-month early entry rule to 2-weeks. Clay Travis, FanHouse, 5-10-10
Justice Department Examines NCAA Scholarships
The Feds are getting involved in the debate on whether financial aid for athletes should be renewable annually or represent a four-year commitment. Chronicle of Higher Education, 5-6-10
The NCAA and Its New President: Great Expectations
Clips Guest Commentary
The NCAA’s new chief executive says he'll continue Myles Brand's emphasis on academic accountability, but it remains to be seen whether or not he has the will, the freedom, as well as the wherewithal to do what’s required and to prove the past is not prologue. By Frank G. Splitt, May 4, 2010
April 2010
NCAA names new Prez
Although Mark Emmert's selection was a surprise, there seems to have been nothing but thumbs up from all parties concerned. Clips amalgamation from CHE, IHE, AP, NYT & SBJ; 4-28-10
NCAA: more student-athletes than ever before
The NCAA’s latest Sports Sponsorship and Participation Rates Report has found that more than 421,000 young men and women participated on more than 17,800 teams last year. NCAA News, 4-20-10
The Final Four was a crowd pleaser
Clips Eyewitness Report
From festivals to presentations to shoot-arounds, our correspondent saw it all, and enjoyed it all. Ben Fairclough, Big East Conference, 4-12-10
In Recruiting, It’s Buyer Beware—for the Athletes, That Is
Proposed legislation aims for greater openness about the limits of scholarships. Chronicle of Higher Education, 4-18-10
Emerging women’s sports update: Rugby and Equestrian
One’s rough and the other is dignified, and they are both growing in popularity. AP, 4-16-10
Proposing the Kentucky Rule: Bench the Age Floor, Make Freshmen Ineligible
Clips Guest Commentary
Our guest author expertly ticks off all the many reasons why he thinks the “one-and-done” rule should soon become “over and out.” Clay Travis, AOL FanHouse, 4-13-10
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