An April 27, 2012, Inside Higher Ed post by Allie Grasgreen reported on new research presented last week at the annual conference of the College Sport Research Institute at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Grasgreen noted “administrators often brush off critics who say intercollegiate athletics detract from a university’s educational mission by countering with the claim … Continue reading
Justin P. Sievert, of-counsel to the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm, will be speaking at the 2012 College Sport Research Institute Conference located at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill on April 19, 2012 at 4:35 p.m. Mr. Sievert will be presenting on the possible use of penalty guidelines in NCAA enforcement cases. The 2012 … Continue reading
Luke Decock, a staff writer with The News & Observer, authored a February 29, 2012, article on a recent panel discussion at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill that elicited strong opinions and comments concerning UNC, the athletics program and the institution’s NCAA enforcement case. Decock’s piece started with the following: In the middle of … Continue reading
This week the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm continues its weekly summary of the biggest news stories in NCAA compliance and enforcement. Below are the top stories for this past week. Clemson reviewing football players’ appearance on party flier Takeaway: The NCAA prohibits employing an athlete’s name or likeness to promote a commercial interest. ‘Athletic principles’ statement … Continue reading
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm provides a summary of ongoing enforcement, reinstatement or waiver cases involving NCAA menber institutions. We call it “NCAA Enforcement Potpourri”. Enjoy. Nevin Shapiro and the University of Miami Case Former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro (currently in jail for his role in a $930 million Ponzi scheme) allegedly wrote in … Continue reading
Jim Litke, a sports columnist with the Associated Press, authored an October 19, 2011, column, “Is the NCAA hiding something?” The interesting piece noted 42 states possess laws regulating dealings between sports agents and college student-athletes, but the statutes were rarely enforced by state officials. However, Litke reported Elaine Marshall, North Carolina secretary of state, … Continue reading
The deposition of Amy Herman, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC) associate athletic director for compliance, revealed the UNC athletics compliance office maintained “few written records related to the NCAA investigation” according to an October 19, 2011, newspaper report. The deposition, which was made public on October 18, 2011, was conducted during the pending lawsuit by The … Continue reading
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC) released its response to the NCAA notice of allegations, which was issued on June 21, 2011. UNC’s response included numerous self-imposed penalties. The enforcement staff alleged: An academic support center tutor and football student-athletes engaged in academic fraud-which resulted in the student-athletes being ineligible to compete in athletics … Continue reading
According to an August 5, 2011, report by WRALSportsFan.com, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill self-reported a secondary rules-violation involving a statement made by UNC Chancellor Dr. Holden Thorp during a media interview. In an August 4, 2011, interview with the News & Observer, Dr. Thorp was asked “about former head coach Butch Davis’ son … Continue reading
