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For Intercollegiate Sports, When is Enough Enough? 

Nov 10, 2021 · Laurence Peterson · Comments Off on For Intercollegiate Sports, When is Enough Enough? 

Intercollegiate sports, particularly football and basketball, have ever so slowly, over the years, inserted themselves insidiously into the fabric of most universities with the support of alumni, the business community, … Continue reading “For Intercollegiate Sports, When is Enough Enough? “


The Sea Changes at the NCAA

Jul 23, 2021 · William L. Anderson · Comments Off on The Sea Changes at the NCAA

Fifty years ago, I entered the University of Tennessee-Knoxville as a freshman scholarship runner on its high-profile track team. The NCAA held athletes to a strict amateur code in which … Continue reading “The Sea Changes at the NCAA”


The Edifice Complex Has Come for Esports

Jun 28, 2021 · Anthony Hennen · Comments Off on The Edifice Complex Has Come for Esports

Collegiate esports—competitive video gaming—has grown dramatically in recent years. Small private colleges and large state universities alike have built programs to attract students, grow name recognition, and pull in sponsorships. … Continue reading “The Edifice Complex Has Come for Esports”


Athletics Reform Is Possible Without the NCAA

Sep 26, 2016 · Stephanie Keaveney · Comments Off on Athletics Reform Is Possible Without the NCAA

In the past two decades, North Carolina higher education leaders have tried to address problems related to college athletics. But whether they’ve focused on the increasing pressure to admit academically ill-prepared … Continue reading “Athletics Reform Is Possible Without the NCAA”


Enriching the NCAA Through State Law

Jun 13, 2016 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Enriching the NCAA Through State Law

Last month, former NC State football player Eric Leak made headlines for giving an unnamed UNC athlete “improper benefits,” in violation of the North Carolina Uniform Athlete Agents Act (UAAA). … Continue reading “Enriching the NCAA Through State Law”

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