Eric Liddell (From the Movie “Chariots of Fire”): You came to see a race today. To see someone win. It happened to be me. But I want you to do … Continue reading “How to Run a Straight Race”
Category: Student Athletes
Leach sues ESPN and PR Firm for Slander, Libel
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”
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?”
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”