John Oliver pinpoints flaws in NCAA, addresses UNC-Cheating scandal

If you were exhausted from Selection Sunday, or deep into bracketology research, you might have missed a striking exposé on the NCAA that aired on “Last Week Tonight.” The host, John Oliver, reminded us of the history and hipocrisy of the organization.

He discusses the immense about of advertising dollars spent during this time, and building lucrative college athletic programs, which the players never see a dime of.

The late-night host continued to torch the NCAA by delving into the small likelihood of athletes going pro, former Rutgers coach Mike Rice harassing his players, the Ed O’Bannon case hefty salaries of coaches, and more.

Of course, you can’t go on a full on rant about the NCAA shenanigans without at least mentioning UNC-Chapel Hill’s infamous academic scandal. It’s hard not to agree with Oliver’s logic on this one:

“Let’s not pretend that there isn’t something offensive about an African-American studies course being an easy major at that school,” said the quick-witted HBO host.

If you’d like a solid laugh at UNC’s expense, tune in to the 7:10 mark; but honestly the whole thing is worth a watch.

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    getlowder
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    If you were exhausted from Selection Sunday, or deep into bracketology research, you might have missed a striking exposé on the NCAA that aired on “La
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    #80245
    WTNY
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    Funny but NSFW, FYI.

    #80248
    PapaJohn
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    Oliver is brilliant, wish he’d tone down the language a little.

    But a great review of the continuing hypocrisy of the NCAA. Wonder how much of this ridicule they can take before something positive happens?

    #80252
    Plz2BStateFan
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    Wonderful show.

    But the entire thing ends up on YouTube a day after it airs. And they went from 1 hr to 30 min. So not sure it really adds to the allure of HBO subscription.

    Their research is remarkable and really lay out in depth arguments. For example, I am now convinced that the death penalty is ineffective and extremely expensive relative to life in prison.

    And the list goes on and on. Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight with John Oliver channel on YouTube. One of the most informative shows on TV.

    Especially considering how lukewarm 24 hr news has become.

    #80267
    WolfBlood86
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    Brilliant! I was in tears laughing at the final segment March Sadness 2015 video game. I would totally buy that game and not get mad letting the players get a cut!

    #80272
    PackerInRussia
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    Ha, I just finished watching this after a friend sent me the link. I greatly enjoyed the part about UNC. Always worth the price of admission. I liked how the guys interviewed about taking Swahili could barely say it with a straight face. And John Oliver’s point that having these guys take Swahili to stay eligible (while adding no actual value to your life or education) is a topic you’d expect to cover in a course on the plight of African-Americans that they’re supposedly studying.

    #80330
    WolftownVA81
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    This was hilarious. Besides the *NC comments, the Kitty Poster and Dick Move comments made me laugh out load. The Swahili references will also never get old.

    #80346
    blpack
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    Never heard of this guy, but he is spot on hitting U*NC. I just had to laugh. U*NC is a joke and a diploma mill. Bring on the sanctions.

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    VaWolf82
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    #80360
    BJD95
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    Spot f-cking on. If the Holes aren’t sent to the deepest recesses of the Gulag, then the NCAA has ZERO legitimacy. Not that they have MUCH now, but this would be the final straw.

    I finally watched all of this yesterday, and it was perfect. Oliver finally made some of the points (at least hinted at them) I have ranted about the race aspect of this wrt U*NC. Really pisses me off. Dude pulls no punches.

    Also very glad he gives ol’ Dabo the finger a little. That guy irks me more than a little. He oozes shady used car salesman.

    THANKS, COMRADE 76 FOR CATCHING MOST HIDEOUS TYPO

    #80385
    wufpup76
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    If the Holes are sent to the deepest recesses of the Gulag, then the NCAA has ZERO legitimacy.

    I’m sure you meant aren’t … right? 🙂

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