Category Archives: FEATURES

As we get ready for Super Bowl week there will be non-stop coverage of the NFL But a couple interesting perspectives here about the lessons from the Penn State and Syracuse situations. Also a great chart I use in speaking … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 30, 2012

Thought you might all need some interesting reading material as you wait for the NFL playoff games today.Copy of the NFL’s response to the Super Bowl ticket lawsuit. Plea deal rejected by Auburn tree poisoner because would have required 13 … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 22, 2012

Another interesting perspective from Joe Nocera as he looks at the lack of due process in the NCAA investigation process. Questions about whether agents should be representing both coaches and players. Michigan recruits loses scholarship offer over outrageous tweets. Hope … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 21, 2012

Talk about being overly “politically correct?”  A high school has banned the name “Cougars” Dez Bryant back in another altercation Miami boosters banned from giving athletes meals Mutombo apparently part of $10M gold scam Read the response to the cease … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 19, 2012

Lots of developments from the NCAA as it evaluates whether to provide stipends and support multi-year scholarships. Great article by NYT’s Joe Nocera looking at the absurdity of the St. Joe’s conduct in preventing the transfer of a player who … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 16, 2012

NCAA had meetings this week with some interesting developments which we will cover in more detail tomorrow. But at minimum, they are pressing the issues on concussions and have attempted to close the “Cecil Newton” loophole. Enjoy the NFL playoffs … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 15, 2012

The first “interview” of Joe Paterno came out today and was written by Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post.  It was a little bit disappointing to me because though it did a good job of presenting his perspective, it really … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 14, 2012

A lot more concussion lawsuits filed and the question is where they will get consolidated. Terrible injustice as NCAA denies waiver for O’Brien and St. Joe’s coach “wins” battle by holding vendetta against player. Lots of perspectives on reforms in … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 13, 2012

After a brutal performance and no points by LSU, the calls for revisions in the BCS only intensified.  But the move to make changes was already underway. An unusual mistake in assistant coaches contracts by Jaguars’ counsel seems to have … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 11, 2012

A scathing response from the NCAA to Joe Nocera’s New York Times articles last weekend The NHL prepares for the upcoming CBA battles Some interesting perspectives about how the NCAA stipend proposal has hit roadblocks and another about the chart … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 9, 2012

Hockey suspensions heating up as the league tries to crack down on illegal hits. The NHL is preparing for a battle over the next CBA and we will have more coverage on that issue in tomorrow’s report. If you did … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 8, 2012

Details of the Sam Hurd indictment California ruling hurts Chargers stadium chances Will Ohio State follow thru on Twitter ban and would it be legal? Roy Kessel (rkessel@sportsloop.com) • Are College Athletes Economically Exploited? • Sam Hurd indicted on drug … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 7, 2012

Crazy day in college football coaching circles as uncertainty swirls at Penn State and there will be lots more movement this weekend as the NCAA Coaches Convention swings into gear. Some timely articles from the NYT about college football coaching … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 6, 2012

Happy New Year and welcome to 2012. What is ahead for Sports Law for the coming 12 months? Starting tomorrow we begin unveiling our Top 12 stories for 2012 with one story each day. Enjoy the two days of football … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, January 1, 2012