Former coach Mike Leach sued ESPN Inc. and Spaeth Communications, a public relations firm, on Wednesday, November 24, accusing them of libel and slander after he was fired by Texas … Continue reading “Leach sues ESPN and PR Firm for Slander, Libel”
Category: Coaches and Players
Proposal To Revise Arkansas’ Athlete Agent Law
Proposal To Revise Arkansas’ Athlete Agent Law by Darren A Heitner[1] Arkansas is one of the forty states that has passed the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (UAAA), which requires … Continue reading “Proposal To Revise Arkansas’ Athlete Agent Law”
Despite controversy, Auburn quarterback Newton is expected to win big at Heisman
By BRIAN MURPHY McClatchy Newspapers Published Thursday, Dec. 09, 2010 BOISE, Idaho — Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore is headed to New York City as the Broncos’ first-ever Heisman Trophy … Continue reading “Despite controversy, Auburn quarterback Newton is expected to win big at Heisman”
Has the NCAA lost its focus?
By Darren Heitner [1] In Pat Forde’s column from July 30 last Friday titled, Cooperation key to solving agent issue, he wrote the following: “At the very least, the NCAA’s … Continue reading “Has the NCAA lost its focus?”
Athlete Agent Enforcement Thus Far, And Where To Go From Here
Athlete Agent Enforcement Thus Far; Where To Go From Here[1] Roughly a week, a flood began. It started with an NCAA investigation into potential rules violations by players, agents, and … Continue reading “Athlete Agent Enforcement Thus Far, And Where To Go From Here”
The UNC Football Scandal
The UNC Football Scandal by Darren A Heitner [1] Yesterday (July 15) ESPN.com’s Joe Schad broke a story that the NCAA is investigating the University of North Carolina football program regarding … Continue reading “The UNC Football Scandal”
Should We Ditch Football?
Should We Ditch Football?[1] By Gary A. Olson[2] In recent years, some colleges have eliminated their football teams or drastically reduced their athletics programs, in response to fiscal crises. But … Continue reading “Should We Ditch Football?”
Should Athletes be Role Models for Young People?
What is a role model? The official definition in a dictionary states that it is somebody to be copied; a worthy person who is a good example for other people; … Continue reading “Should Athletes be Role Models for Young People?”
Leach v. Texas Tech
Factual Allegations of Complaint (Petition) and the Legal Issues of Denial of Due Process and Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Mike Leach, Head Coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders was fired from … Continue reading “Leach v. Texas Tech”
Who will win in Court, Mike Leach or Texas Tech?
As most college football fans know, Mike Leech, Head Coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders was fired from his job on December 30. The following is a copy of … Continue reading “Who will win in Court, Mike Leach or Texas Tech?”
