Breaking Down Power Five Conference Revenue & Distribution In FY17

Following the end of the 2017-18 NCAA football season, the Power Five conferences have disclosed the funding distribution for their respective teams. While each conference ultimately distributes their funds differently, a detailed breakdown of their funding structure reveals constants that benefit teams in these Power Five conferences. These reports, each detailing the conferences distribution from […]

NCAA Compliance: Tips To Thriving In Your Career

Leaving school and beginning a career is often a challenging transition. This is especially true when you are entering a high-stress field such as NCAA Compliance. As someone who is now one year removed from graduating law school and beginning a full-time career, I understand the challenges of getting started in this field. The first […]

Will New Rules Policing Coaching Staffs Bring Competitive Balance?

Does having a large coaching and support staff give a football team a competitive edge? According to a December 2017, article in Sports Business Daily, ESPN’s Chris Fowler believes it does. Fowler remarked during the Alabama-Florida State season opener last year that enlarged coaching staffs lead to “endless resources” of football brain power. More resources may very […]

Is Legalized Betting The Answer To Falling Attendance?

About 80% of the athletic departments in the Football Bowl Subdivision lose money and attendance figures are falling, including student attendance. As a result of the recent Supreme Court decision, more gambling on college games is coming. Could this be used by colleges to help draw more students, including international students, to sporting events? This could […]

Legalized Sports Gambling: More Questions Than Answers From The NCAA

This past Monday, New Jersey won a landmark ruling to overturn a national ban on sports gambling. Initiated by Governor Chris Christie to help stimulate revenue for New Jersey’s ailing racetracks and casinos, the recession of this law will allow individual states to decide for themselves whether to allow sports gambling. Many, including Governor Christie, […]

Focus On The Whole Team: Beat The Heat Again

In an earlier article titled “Beat the Heat for the Summer,” I wrote about the significance that weather plays on college sporting events. As the summer approaches, it is important that you heed all warnings when it comes to summer conditions. Exercising at the cooler times of the day, on-campus indoor facilities, wearing cool clothes, and listening […]