Tag: NCAA

Leverage Isn’t The Problem, Entitlement Is

College basketball has always been a business, the difference now is the players finally have leverage. That part is overdue. Still, the money can’t be an excuse to erase the principles the game is built on: compete, earn it, be coachable, be accountable. When the first questions in recruiting are about guarantees instead of development, it signals a shift that’s bigger than NIL, it’s a culture problem. Pay the players, absolutely. Then demand the same thing the sport has always demanded, effort, discipline, and the willingness to be coached.

A Vision Beyond the Game: The Transformative Power of Independent Leagues

In a groundbreaking move that transcends the traditional sports landscape, the Big3 league's offer to Caitlin Clark challenges established norms and heralds a new era for professional athletics. This moment, reminiscent of a pivotal "what if" in sports history involving the Negro Leagues and Babe Ruth, highlights the transformative power of independent leagues. By valuing talent and innovation over traditional pathways, the Big3's vision represents a step toward a more equitable and dynamic future in sports, where every athlete's contribution is recognized, and the boundaries of leagues are redefined.

The Forgotten Champions: Remembering the 1982 Cheyney University Lady Wolves

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As we celebrate Women's History Month, remember the historic accomplishments of the 1982 Cheyney University Lady Wolves basketball team. Let's recognize and celebrate the legacy of C. Vivian Stringer and the talented athletes who chose to attend an HBCU. And let's work towards a more equitable and just sports culture for all, where the accomplishments of all athletes, regardless of their background or identity, are recognized and celebrated.

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If it was just a job, say that!

I have no doubt that the lack of resources created enormous obstacles that he will not have to deal with during his time in Colorado, but Prime was more powerful at JSU than he will be at Colorado in the eyes of the NCAA. Sure, he will flip recruits, revive the Pac-10 and win, but his impact at JSU was much more critical to the Black community and College Football. While he was at Jackson State, he was on the verge of changing the landscape of college sports and, to a lesser degree, professional Football as well! How long, I don't know. Not my place to say. In a lot of ways, I am being selfish. The impact of desegregation on all industries, including Education and Sports, is fully evident, as Black Players, who make up the large majority in Football and Basketball, would rather play in leagues owned almost exclusively by white men.

No jokes. Sports leagues taking unprecedented measures to stop the spread of the Coronavirus

Only other time in my 37 years that I can remember sports being cancelled on a wide scale in the US like this due to an emergency was 9/11. The NBA season has been suspended, and NCAA Championship Week has been canceled with nearly all conferences making the decision to cancel their conference tournaments. The … Continue reading No jokes. Sports leagues taking unprecedented measures to stop the spread of the Coronavirus →