Mark Emmert

Does the NCAA deserve all the bashing?

Few organizations in America are more scrutinized than the NCAA. Controversy constantly follows the nation’s premier college athletic governing body. With nearly every decision handed down, particularly those which place sanctions on member schools whose athletic teams and programs have recklessly hydroplaned, the NCAA comes under fire. Seldom are its enforcement efforts universally lauded. Sometimes the criticism seems justified. Other … Read more

T*W*I*S: NCAA’s Emmert Takes Firm Stand on Key Issues

NCAA President Mark Emmert paved the way for reform in his inaugural speech at the organization’s annual convention last week in San Antonio, Texas.  In particular, Mr. Emmert announced his intention to close the loopholes which resulted in wide criticism of the association’s eligibility rulings in the matters of Auburn’s Cameron Newton and five Ohio … Read more