On December 16, 2012, the academic and membership affairs staff issued an interpretation concerning additional credit hour requirements in football and the 27-semester or 40-quarter requirement. Specifically, the staff determined that “a football transfer student-athlete who must complete 27-semester or 40-quarter hours of academic credit before the beginning of the next fall term to regain … Continue reading
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm wishes everyone a Happy New Year! We hope you and your family and friends celebrate the beginning of 2012 with a safe, but fun-filled day. We look forward to continue to provide you with interesting college sports, legal and consulting news during 2012. Bring on the New Year’s Day football … Continue reading
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you and your family and friends enjoy this special time of the year.
Former Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, who is alleged to have sexually-abused at least eight boys, applied and was rejected for a volunteer football coaching position at Juniata College in 2010 according to a report by the Associated Press. The AP report, which can be found in an article published on USAToday.com, … Continue reading
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm wishes you and your family and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving Day! Save some turkey for us!
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm continues its educational series on NCAA Division III legislation through a review of selected cases involving secondary rules-violations. Today’s post reviews a secondary case involving a violation of NCAA Division III Bylaw 17.3.5.1. NCAA Division III Bylaw 17.3.5.1: Maximum Limitations-Institution A member institution shall limit its total playing schedule against … Continue reading
In an August 11, 2011, Sporting News online article, “Ex-Tennessee assistant: Lawyer’s counsel led to violation”, former University of Tennessee-Knoxville assistant men’s basketball coach Tony Jones claimed “he and the other basketball coaches were advised by the school’s legal counsel to not be open and candid with NCAA investigators”. According to the article, “Jones says … Continue reading
The NCAA Division III Interpretations and Legislation Committee issued an interpretation on July 27, 2011, confirming that ”the scope of playing-season waivers for institutions with nontraditional academic calendars shall extend only to those situations in which the institution’s nontraditional academic calendar interferes with its ability to adhere to playing season regulations, as opposed to a one-time … Continue reading
Michael L. Buckner, an attorney with the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm, was quoted in the following newspaper and online articles last week concerning his thoughts on the NCAA enforcement cases involving the University of Tennessee and Ohio State University: “Boise State University awaits notice of NCAA penalties”, Idaho Statesman (June 11, 2011) “Tennessee, Pearl, Kiffin … Continue reading
The NCAA academic and membership affairs staff issued a May 13, 2011, interpretation in Division I concerning summer financial-aid and vacation period expenses for student-athletes. Specifically, the staff “confirmed that a student-athlete who is enrolled in an institution’s summer term, and is required to remain on campus for organized practice sessions (e.g., practice in preparation … Continue reading
