Latest Salvo From North Carolina Puts NCAA Model In Further Crisis
The NCAA likes to paint a rosy picture about student-athletes thriving in the classroom and overcoming great odds to succeed on the field, but the truth is the world of organized amateurism is in disarray. College athletics is a mess, and it’s something the NCAA needs to address, but can it? More importantly, does it […]
To Recruit The Best, Build The Best: A Look At Luxury Residence Halls
The arms race for recruiting top talent has evolved from just athletic success on the playing field. Facilities have become a strong selling point for athletic programs, as universities are creating residence halls that are able to house full teams of student athletes. According to a 2016 TheNews&Reporter article, here are just a few universities […]
It’s Time To Let Baseball Student-Athletes Consult Agents
By: Dan Matheson The 2017 Major League Baseball draft will take place in three weeks. Last year, the NCAA revised bylaw 12.3.1.1 to permit non-college players selected in the MLB draft to use sports agents in contract negotiations without giving up their college eligibility. While revised bylaw 12.3.1.1 is an advancement in NCAA amateurism legislation, […]
The Impact Of Social Media On Recruiting Goes Beyond Retweets
A school knowing all about today’s pop culture with its use of Twitter, Instagram or Facebook can be a factor in the recruiting process. Knowing today’s hip trends creates an intriguing situation in which the young recruit is more aware of this part of the recruiting game than the veteran coach or athletic director. Not […]
The Strengths and Shortfalls Of Apparel Deals In Division III
In 2016, UCLA agreed to a 15-year, $280-million deal with sports apparel company Under Armour. The size of the contract was shocking, but Under Armour does not dish out money to every school that it agrees to provide uniforms for. In January 2016, NCAA Division III school Dickinson College agreed to a five-year contract with […]
These Three Things Are Essential To Making Great Students Out Of Your Student-Athletes
By: Dan Matheson The importance of internships for college students cannot be overstated. In a survey conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education and Marketplace, employers indicated that they want new graduates to have real-world experience, and internships and work during college matter far more than college reputation when evaluating applicants. Unfortunately, many NCAA student-athletes […]