Before going further, I would like to thank the NCAA for the timeliness with which they handled this matter. After all, it only took them a little over two years to reach a decision regarding the transgressions of UNC football. Congratulations, NCAA, for a fine job once again. Or not.
Perhaps if UNC were more experienced with breaking the rules, they could have gotten a faster decision, already had much of their punishment behind them, and avoided crippling two recruiting classes and two UNC football seasons. Hopefully, through better oversight, UNC will never be in this position again. But if they are, one can wish that they will have administrators and lawyers in place who know how to deal with the mammoth beast known as the NCAA and their inconsistencies. Everyone can be held accountable for their actions except for the NCAA, it seems. Perhaps that will change someday too — if the NCAA isn’t disbanded altogether.
For more on the NCAA and their recklessness, I strongly suggest reading the works of an author, Joe Nocera. Mr. Nocera writes for such organizations as the New York Times, Fortune magazine, and Texas Monthly. He also co-authored a book, “All The Devils Are Here: The Hidden History of the Financial Crisis,” with Bethany McLean. Normally, Mr. Nocera does not write about sports, but some of the recent actions by the NCAA have been so egregious that Mr. Nocera took note, decided to look a little deeper, and shared what he discovered.
To read Mr. Nocera’s observations and opinions regarding the NCAA, start here. Your time will be well spent.
