Tag Archives: ncaa

“The Carolina Way” = “an academic scandal that could be the worst the NCAA has ever seen”

Matt Hayes of The Sporting News has always been one of my favorite national writers and I have historically ascribed more value to his views and commentary than to the average sports writer. Well, today, Hayes just catapulted himself into the stratosphere of the “Mount Rushmore” of the national media. In this MUST SEE 3 [...]

Does Penn State deserve the death penalty for its abominable cover-up?

The full report into Penn State’s response to allegations of sexual abuse by longtime defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, following an eight-month investigation overseen by former FBI director Louis Freeh, fills 267 excruciating pages. But to put the finishing touches on the obliteration of a half-century of goodwill, it only took 163 words: The evidence shows [...]

N&O: NCAA’s Wilson should not be involved in UNC probe

It appears the local media has taken off the gloves…finally. From Luke Decock of the N&O: No matter whether the NCAA eventually uncovers wrongdoing within the North Carolina football program – agent-related, academic or otherwise – there’s one conclusion that can be drawn right now about the investigation of the North Carolina football program. The [...]

Message Board Reactions on the UNC/NCAA investigation

I have followed message boards of different college programs around the country for almost 15 years(mainly NC State, UNC and Wake Forest). Message boards are often ridiculed by the print/television/radio media, coaches, athletic directors, and even message board posters themselves. While sometimes these forums are criticized for good reasons, in regards to major news stories [...]