Category Archives: NCAA

NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point.  You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

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New Judge assigned to Sandusky case

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

With everything going on at PSU it seems like a textbook case for “How to do EVERYTHING wrong.” But at least now we apparently will have a judge with no ties to Sandusky, PSU or Second Mile.

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Committee on Infractions Report on Oklahoma

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Always interesting to read a good summary of the actual report rather than the bullet point summaries which we normally see in the media.

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NC State Forward CJ Leslie suspended 3 games

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

North Carolina State Forward CJ Leslie was suspended 3 games for receiving $140 in improper benefits.

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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Oklahoma basketball put on 3 years probation

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Major violations leading to 3 years probation and a $15,000 fine.

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O’Leary claims recruiting violations isolated

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite the NCAA penalties, UCF Coach George O’Leary claims that the recruiting violations are isolated incidents, not a widespread pattern. Seems unlikely given the long list of items cited by the NCAA including jobs from boosters and payments from sports … finish reading O’Leary claims recruiting violations isolated

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Miami’s DeQuan Jones to sit out season

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Miami’s DeQuan Jones is planning to sit out the season while the school reviews eligibility issues including whether he was recruited with $10,000 from a booster.

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NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite approving a measure for the full cost of attendence, the NCAA board was not expected to discuss a petition signed by 300 football and men’s basketball players seeking a share of television money. The National College Players Association, an … finish reading NCAA panel does not address athlete petition for revenue

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NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is good to see that NCAA President Mark Emmert has enough juice to get approval for the measures that he has been pushing.  The panel today approved 4 major changes: Scholarship value–adding $2000 in spending money in addition to … finish reading NCAA panel approves 4 major changes

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Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is always amazing when you see lawsuits filed by agents against players even in the wake of the ongoing improper benefits which were provided by that agent. The allegations were first reported by The Washington Post  which has a … finish reading Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits

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Blake denies steering players to Wichard in SI interview

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

John Blake is squarely in the middle of the NCAA investigation of UNC.   But now in an SI interview, Blake continues his assertion that he was not involved in steering players to Gary Wichard.  In an interview with Sports Illustrated … finish reading Blake denies steering players to Wichard in SI interview

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Bobby Knight calls to recruits might be violations for Lamar

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Lamar is looking into whether new men’s basketball coach Pat Knight violated an NCAA rule by allowing two recruits to speak with his father, former Indiana coach Bob Knight. The Indianapolis Star reported that Indiana high school players Donnell Minton … finish reading Bobby Knight calls to recruits might be violations for Lamar

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Michigan State conduct under review by the Big Ten

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Michigan fans were up in arms Saturday over the alleged cheap shots and late hits which occurred in the Michigan State game.  Despite the loss, Michigan fans claimed that their anger at the conduct had nothing to do with the … finish reading Michigan State conduct under review by the Big Ten

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Vandy center Ezeli suspended six games

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Vadnerbilt center Festus Ezeli suspended six games for accepting a meal and hotel room from a Vanderbilt University alumnus, a violation of NCAA rules. Vanderbilt self-reported the violationto the Southeastern Conference and NCAA in early August. The NCAA finalized its ruling … finish reading Vandy center Ezeli suspended six games

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Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is interesting to see the rise of the new services aimed at helping universities monitor the tweeting activities of their athletes.  When you look around at the process involved, you can imagine how difficult it is to have to … finish reading Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

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The quicker we get Football ONLY conferences the better

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

All of this craziness over the changing of conference affiliations has ignored a critical element.  Virtually all of the changes have been proposed and accepted SOLELY for football. The result is that MANY MANY programs incur enormous expenses in other … finish reading The quicker we get Football ONLY conferences the better

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North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA claims to investigate issues relating to agent involvement in incidents that cause eligibility problems.   But when a state finally decides to do a real investigation into the issues and wants to get cooperation and documentation from the NCAA, … finish reading North Carolina Secretary of State sues NCAA

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Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Kansas will be without two talented freshmen this season. Coach Bill Self said Friday that Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor have been declared partial qualifiers by the NCAA and will not be eligible to play this season. They cannot practice … finish reading Two Kansas basketball players ineligible

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RTC: College celebration rule again shows why it is among worst in sports

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Watch the tape of the LSU TD that was called back. You have a punter running the ball in on a fake punt. He puts his arms out a bit. Probably the least celebratory celebration you have seen. This rule … finish reading RTC: College celebration rule again shows why it is among worst in sports

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