Nick Saban – You Can Bump But You Can’t Hide

It was widely reported in the sports media this week that University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban allegedly violated the NCAA’s “bump rule” in his efforts to recruit high school football star Barry Sanders, Jr. Despite Saban's insistence to the contrary, our analysis suggests a violation indeed occurred.

Did Nebraska Perform Some Sleight of Hand to Get T-Magic?

The Los Angeles Times reported yesterday that the father of University of Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez signed a contract that entitles the university to a 10 percent royalty on products from his apparel company that bear the Huskers’ logo. At issue is whether the business agreement, struck prior to his son’s recruitment, violated NCAA rules.

With Ohio State Suspensions, NCAA Again Demonstrates Misguided Priorities

The NCAA’s suspension of six players on The Ohio State University football team for selling uniform apparel, championship rings and trophies was an appropriate punishment, given the seriousness of the players’ transgressions. What’s entirely inappropriate is the fact that the suspensions will have no impact until after the team has played in the upcoming Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Kansas State Player Suspensions May Have Damaged Coach Martin

When Kansas State basketball coach Frank Martin lost his temper at the press conference following his team’s loss to UNLV last night, what sent him over the edge was reporters’ interest in the impact of the absence of two key players who had been suspended by the NCAA shortly before the game. Although Martin was ostensibly coming to the defense of his players, our analysis indicates that he was more interested in defending himself.

NCAA’s Sanctions Against UNC Likely to Hinge on Head Coach

The University of North Carolina’s football program was hit hard this season by an NCAA investigation that began over the summer and continues today. Tar Heel fans have two key questions about the investigation: What will be the extent of the sanctions levied as a result? And will Butch Davis survive as head coach?