Where are the Voices of University Presidents?

Here’s the simple truth: there are numerous problems with collegiate athletics.   The current issues differ in scope and depth but here is a sampling: student-athletes are not succeeding academically and there have been efforts to “get them through” via unscrupulous means (think UNC).  Student-athletes are suffering from physical injuries (think Illinois) and these are […]

Unique Ways College Athletes Can Contribute To Their Community

The idea is not new: A sizable number of collegiate athletics teams work to better the communities in which their colleges/universities are located.  The athletes visit food pantries.  They serve at soup kitchens. The teams collect toys during the holidays.  They run athletic clinics for kids.  Some organize “parents night out,” with athletes babysitting for […]

Why Do Scandals And Issues In College Athletics Seem To Be More Prevalent Lately?

Perhaps it is my just imagination but the number of “bad acts” by collegiate athletes, coaches and AD’s seems to be rising as we start the 2015 – 2016 Academic Year. Here are some of the affected institutions: Rutgers (football players); Baylor (football player); Oregon State (football players); University of Illinois (football coach); University of […]