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Commissioner Jim Delany announced Wednesday that the league members will launch a research initiative about how head injuries affect athletes in all sports, ESPN.com reported.
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Orsini Out as SMU AD
Fri, May 18, 2012
Southern Methodist University fired Athletic Director Steve Orsini as the Dallas-based school prepares to switch to the Big East conference.
ODU Headed to Conference USA
Fri, May 18, 2012
Old Dominion University announced Thursday that it would leave the Colonial Athletic Association and join Conference USA effective July 1, 2013. The move is seen as a chance to boost the school's football team, which was restarted just three years ago.
Secondary Violations at OSU a Sign of Tighter Compliance
Fri, May 18, 2012
"At Ohio State right now, anything related to NCAA violations gets people's attention," writes Doug Lesmerises in the Plain Dealer. Even chewing tobacco.
AD Finalists for UC Davis Announced
Fri, May 18, 2012
Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi and Vice Chancellor Fred Wood announced yesterday the names of the final four candidates for UC Davis Director of Athletics.
Rules Changes On the Way
Fri, May 18, 2012
An NCAA special committee, led by Clemson President James F. Barker, is attempting to streamline rules enforcement to provide "stronger, more predictable penalties" and greater accountability for university officials, from presidents to athletic directors to head coaches.
UNC Charlotte Names Field House
Fri, May 18, 2012
The Charlotte 49ers football field house is to be named after a long-time supporter of the college's athletic program.
Big 12 Move Drives TCU Season Ticket Sales
Thu, May 17, 2012
TCU announced that it has sold out its full allotment of 30,000 season tickets for 2012, when the Horned Frogs begin Big 12 play in newly renovated, 45,000-seat Amon G. Carter Stadium. Along with those season tickets, there will be about 5,000 tickets set aside for students each game and another 4,000 for each opponent.
Boise Decision Could Impact ODU and VCU
Thu, May 17, 2012
It is a measure of the insanity that runs rampant in college athletics that a decision by Boise State could have a major impact on Virginia Commonwealth University and Old Dominion University, the Richmond Times Dispatch noted.
Michigan AD Wants Larger Playoff
Thu, May 17, 2012
"I don't view this four-team concept that's currently being discussed as a true playoff," Michigan AD Dave Brandon said. "That's where maybe my past comments have been confused. When I think playoff, I think eight-team, 16-team (event) that takes a large number of teams where you truly try to identify a champion."
College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
Fri, Apr 20, 2012
Overuse injuries typically occur in low-contact sports that involve long training sessions or where the same movement is repeated numerous times according to a recent Michigan State study. Field hockey, soccer, softball and volleyball had the highest rates of overuse injuries.
Potential Challenger to ESPN?
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is considering the creation of a sports network that would eventually challenge ESPN for a share of the television sports market, according to Andy Fixmer and Alex Sherman writing on Bloomberg.com. If it does move forward, the new entity would join Comcast and CBS in contending with ESPN for the available sports programming.
North Dakota State Prez Praises DI Athletics
Mon, Jan 02, 2012
NDSU President Dean Bresciani describes the value of Division I athletics for the school citing unity and pride as a couple of the benefits.
NCAA as O.P.E.C
Sun, Jan 01, 2012
Joe Nocera writes in the New York Times comparing the NCAA to an oil cartel such as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Muhlenberg AD to Step Down
Mon, Nov 28, 2011
Sam Beidleman, a fixture at Muhlenberg College for more than 50 years, will retire June 30 as director of athletics and recreation, according to a news release from the Allentown school. Beidleman, who graduated in 1963 from Muhlenberg, has served as a coach, faculty member and administrator at the college.
University of Houston President Given Authority of Conference Affiliation
Sat, Oct 29, 2011
With an invitation from the Big East apparently in hand, University of Houston President and Chancellor Renu Khator has the decisive authority to make any decisions regarding conference membership. The Big East league's current members gave unanimous support for a 12-team football model, reports Sam Khan Jr. of the Houston Chronicle.
NCAA Eyeing Summer Hoops Recruiting Rules
Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Alan Scher Zagier of the Associated Press reports the NCAA is working to rewrite its men's basketball recruiting rules to try and slim down the July recruiting period, avoiding potentially unsavory influences of AAU coaches, event operators and other hangers-on who may be looking to ride the coattails of the next superstar.
USC’s ’04 BCS Championship in Jeopardy
Mon, May 30, 2011
The Associated Press has reported that the BCS has moved on after the NCAA denied USC’s appeal to reduce their sanction, and is now considering stripping USC of its BCS title from 2004. There is no timetable for the decision to be made but it is expected to happen soon. The championship would remain vacated, rather than given to another team.
Ohio State Refuses to Share Information on Pryor and Mentor
Mon, May 30, 2011
Ohio State has denied the Associated Press’ public records request for information on star quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s relationship with his hometown mentor. What the Ohio State Office of Legal affairs did share was an email that stated that disclosing this information would be a violation of privacy laws. These laws protect certain records of students at schools receiving federal money.
Pay for Play: A History of Big-Time College Athletic Reform
Wed, May 04, 2011
According to a book review of this provocative book, Ronald A. Smith, who has chronicled the mostly dismal record of athletic reform in college sports for decades, details the efforts to purify intercollegiate sports since the first teams faced off in the 1850s. He makes a solid case for why reforms are needed today.
UMass Eyes UConn's Investment in Football
Sun, Oct 31, 2010
“We have to realize our potential as the state’s flagship campus, and a part of that has to be improving athletics — be like what Ohio State is for Ohio and what the Madison campus is for Wisconsin,’’ UMass Amherst Chancellor Robert Holub said. “If we act more like a flagship, then the funding will come.’’
Could TCU Win the Big East?
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Mac Engel, a special contributor to the Dallas Morning News, reveals his disdain for Big East football and projects the outcomes of games between TCU and Big East members.
Men's Sports Vanishing Along with Male Students
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The Boston Globe examines the vanishing nature of men's sports at the college level in the wake of financial pressure, budget cutbacks and Title IX obligations.
Bowl Games Face Tax Attack
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
The Associated Press has reported that the non-profit tax status of the BCS bowl games is being questioned as a result of paying excessive salaries and perks, providing "sweetheart loans" and doing undisclosed lobbying. Playoff PAC, a critic of the BCS, has made these allegations following a review of the tax filings for the BCS bowls and intends to file an IRS complaint.
Concussions Getting Congressional Attention
Wed, Sep 22, 2010
The New York Times columnist George Vecsey raises the possibility that all of the attention on football-related concussions may actually bring about the demise of the sport. The House Education and Labor Committee will hold its latest hearing on the issue of concussions and player safety this week.
$80 Million Gift Will Launch Penn State Hockey
Fri, Sep 17, 2010
With the Nittany Lions set to field a D-I hockey team, CBS College Sports Network analyst Dave Starman reports happy days are at hand for Happy Valley hockey fans.
Pac-10's Mission to Create TV Value
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News writes about the Conference's East Coast promotional blitz that included stops at the New York Times and ESPN headquarters, as well as its annual preseason media gathering ... at the Rose Bowl.
Big 12 Fights Back
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
Mike Dearmond of the Kansas City Star describes the Big 12's efforts to keep the conference together by focusing on a cash rich television deal, buyout money and some concessions for Texas.
Nebraska Regents Agree to Pursue Big Ten Membership
Fri, Jun 11, 2010
The Nebraska Board of Regents approved a resolution authorizing the institutional officers to pursue membership in the Big Ten according to a report on USA Today's website. Both President Harvey Perlman and AD Tom Osborne confirmed this move to USA Today.
NCAA Mandates Concussion Plan
Sat, Jun 05, 2010
The NCAA has issued a mandate requiring each institution to develop a concussion management plan. The NCAA memo outlines some best practices to follow.
Osborne Calls for Eliminating Summer Recruiting Period in Hoops
Sat, May 29, 2010
“The summer recruiting period really plays into the hands of the AAU guys,” Nebraska AD Tom Osborne said. “And so many of them are in league with the shoe companies. That’s where a lot of the unseemly stuff gets going.”
NCAA Will Not Accept BYU's Online Courses
Thu, May 27, 2010
After years of questions over whether athletes across the country were cheating, the NCAA indicated it will no longer accept Brigham Young University's online courses.
BCS Executive Director Responds to Congress
Fri, May 21, 2010
Bowl Championship Series executive director Bill Hancock has sent a letter to Congress regarding concerns about the need for a college football playoff..
PAC 10 Extremely Undervalued Says Commissioner
Wed, May 19, 2010
With the ACC's recent television deal concluding at $155 million per year, Larry Scott says the PAC 10 is the most undervalued conference and he intends to do something about it.
The Price of Departing Conferences
Tue, May 18, 2010
While all of the talk has revolved around expansion there is a process that must be followed for teams to leave their current conference. The Big 12 requires teams to provide two years notice and to forfeit half of its conference revenue during that time period.
NCAA Violations Could Cost USC $4 Million
Tue, May 18, 2010
USC could be told to pay back as much as $4 million in NCAA basketball revenue and bowl game revenue when sanctions are issued within the next couple of weeks.
Big Ten Could be Looking at 16 Teams and 4 Divisions
Wed, May 12, 2010
The Detroit News is reporting that the Big Ten is looking at a 16 team, 4 division future conference. At the same time, Ohio State AD Gene Smith has stated that there is no truth to the reports that the Big Ten has approached Notre Dame, Nebraska, Missouri and Rutgers about membership.
The Best Sports Dynasties
Fri, Apr 16, 2010
UConn women's basketball, UCLA men's basketball, Oklahoma football, Nebraska football and Syracuse lacrosse deserve consideration as the best college sport dynasty.
Jayhawks Tixx Reported Hawked Illegally
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The Kansas City Star reported on its website that federal and University of Kansas officials are looking into possible illegal sales of Jayhawks basketball tickets.
Xavier's Simple Formula for Success
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
"If you want to be successful at a high level, your investment and commitment need to be at a high level,'' Xavier AD Mike Bobinski said. "You can't have one without the other.''
SUNY Chancellor Asserts Tighter Control of Sports
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher has indicated that after spending almost $1 million on a review of Binghamton athletics program it is her duty to impose stricter oversight over all SUNY sports moving forward.
Crimson Tide Penalty Upheld by NCAA
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee has upheld the vacation of records penalty for major violations involving 16 sports in the University of Alabama athletics program.
Budget Cuts to Athletics Loom at UC Davis
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
A $1.8 million cut to the athletic department could chop up to nine sports from the 2010-2011 budget.
Memphis Loses NCAA Appeal
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
The University of Memphis lost its appeal of NCAA violations under Coach John Calipari. Memphis will be required to forfeit its 38 wins and Final Four appearance from the 2007-08 season.
FIU Student Athletic Fees Funds Growth
Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Students at Florida International University pay one of the highest student athletic fees in the nation at $350 per year. Mark Rosenberg, FIU's president, said the high fees are an unfortunate necessity as the university raises its profile and broadens its mission.
Bozeman's Personal Rebound
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
The journey of 27-9 Morgan State, its players and Coach Todd Bozeman is chronicled by Bill Rhoden in the New York Times.
Forbes Ranks Highest Paid Basketball Coaches
Fri, Mar 19, 2010
It is not surprising that Kentucky's John Calipari is the highest paid college basketball coach according to Forbes Magazine. Florida's Billy Donovan is ranked second on the list.
Oklahoma State and National Life Insurance Co. Sue Each Other
Mon, Feb 15, 2010
The insurance company sued by billionaire booster T. Boone Pickens and Oklahoma State's athletic fundraising foundation claims the university breached its contract and has no right to recover $33 million in premiums.
Championships Just Keep on Giving
Mon, Feb 15, 2010
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team is the best in the land for 2009. After a perfect regular season which saw the tide roll to a 12-0 regular season record, they faced off in a rematch of 2008's SEC title game with the then-#1 Florida Gators for the SEC Championship Game in Georgia.
The Cost of a National Title
Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Alabama has doubled the salary of defensive coordinator Kirby Smart after he helped the Crimson Tide win a national championship.