Tag Archives: NCAA

Pitt’s move based on stability, not money

Posted on September 19, 2011 by joel

  Pitt has come a long way since December. Mike Haywood is not coaching the Panthers, there is finally buzz around the football program, and the school is no longer stuck in a dead end conference. How many Panther fans … Continue reading →

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The business of college sports

Posted on September 16, 2011 by joel

Imagine working 44 hours per week, being the face of a multi-million dollar business, and going to school full time. Now imagine not being paid a cent for your efforts. For NCAA Division I football and basketball players, imagining is … Continue reading →

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How much are college athletes worth?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by joel

If college players were given a salary, how much should it be worth? Should every player receive a contract, or only those who are considered stars? What about making money off memorabilia? Each of these questions is valid in today’s ongoing … Continue reading →

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Only a matter of time before super conferences

Posted on September 6, 2011 by joel

With Colorado packing for the Pac 10, Nebraska bolting to the Big 10, and now Texas A&M skipping to the SEC, the Big 12 looks like they will be the first victim of the trending super conference philosophy. Other conferences … Continue reading →

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Expansion’s affect on college basketball

Posted on September 2, 2011 by joel

With the Big East looking to expand most are eyeing the best available football candidates. The philosophy is a smart one since there is significantly more money in NCAA football than in NCAA basketball. Think though, if the Big East … Continue reading →

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Rick Pitino wants divisions, not expansion

Posted on July 14, 2011 by joel

Few college basketball coaches are as recognizable as Rick Pitino. Now, the Louisville head coach is using his popularity to speak out about Big East expansion. His latest blog entry states that 17 teams is too many for one conference. … Continue reading →

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Secession could be in NCAA’s future

Posted on July 7, 2011 by joel

College athletics is a big money business. Billions in television contracts, millions in marketing, and much more in advertising rights point to the fact. But, some members of the NCAA are still not content. The only way to fix the … Continue reading →

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Tom Bradley in no hurry to leave Penn State

Posted on May 24, 2011 by joel

Many showed their support for the hiring of Tom Bradley during Pitt’s coaching search this off-season. Then, the Panthers hired Mike Haywood. One domestic abuse and arrest later, pressure to hire Bradley only mounted. Now, most are more than happy … Continue reading →

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Big Ten outlines possible payment plan for college athletes

Posted on May 23, 2011 by joel

Rarely are cheating or criminal-acts the sources of NCAA violations anymore. Today’s offenders are more likely to be reprimanded for making money off of their own fame. A confusing prohibition, considering that universities make millions based on their name alone. John Gasaway of … Continue reading →

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