Posted on August 1st, 2011 by Tim Weisberg
AP-Cam Newton was ruled eligible last season despite the NCAA finding his father Cecil to be involved in pay-for-play scheme.
The NCAA announced on July 26 that it would begin a review process that would expand the NCAA’s definition of an agent to include relatives, including parents.
While the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet came up with [...]
Posted on March 21st, 2011 by Tim Weisberg
It took six seasons, and six straight NCAA tournament appearances before the University of Tennessee at Knoxville decided that Bruce Pearl was not the gem for the Volunteers, firing Pearl Monday.
A statement released by the school acknowledged the logistics of the firing, stating that the decision to fire Pearl was a result of “additional violations [...]
Posted on March 11th, 2011 by Tim Weisberg
Known as “The Senator,” the man sporting his signature sweater vest is the Richard Blumenthal of Ohio. While Senator Blumenthal of Connecticut lied about serving in the Vietnam War, and Tressel is not technically a senator, Tressel picked up the state of Ohio and dropped it on his head after lying and covering up major [...]
Posted on March 8th, 2011 by Tim Weisberg
The second segment of Tim’s Take on Sports aired March 8 and discussed the NCAA basketball tournament picture, including teams that were on the “bubble” and the chances they would lock an at-large bid. CBA labor talks were in full force, as the owners and NFLPA discuss new CBA in mediation hearings. The extended CBA [...]
Posted on February 7th, 2011 by Tim Weisberg
Photo courtesy of Cornell Athletic Communications
Losing in overtime is quite the stomach churner in hockey, but losing on a short-handed goal is simply downright painful.
When the Big Red lost to Mercyhurst College on that fateful Nov. 2, the Big Red might have set the perfect precedence: make that the last feeling of defeat they should [...]
Posted on December 3rd, 2010 by Tim Weisberg
Cam Newton may have created his own law because apparently the apple really doesn’t fall that far from the tree.
On Dec. 1, the NCAA ruled the Auburn quarterback and Heisman frontrunner Cam Newton clear to play despite the pay-for-play scheme involving his father, Cecil Newton.
The allegations first came to light when it was alleged Newton [...]
Posted on October 28th, 2010 by Tim Weisberg
If you were to tell me that the University of Baylor football team would be 6-2 and atop the Big 12 South division in August, I would have given you the stink eye, laughed hysterically and then officially concluded that you were living in a fantasy world.
Funny how evident fantasies turn into a sudden reality. [...]
Posted on October 22nd, 2010 by Tim Weisberg
MLB playoff race, NFL predictions/results, NFL concussions permeating in NFL, Francisco Rodriguez arbitration case, NBA preview: life without Lebron in Cleveland, NCAA picks and events, plus much more!
Posted on October 14th, 2010 by Tim Weisberg
It’s very sad to say that journalists, people who work in college athletcs, even fans for that matter, are not surprised by the unveiling of a confession from former agent Josh Luchs that he gave money to players during a six-year span from 1990-96.
I am sorry, but the entire nation has become desensitized by the [...]
Posted on February 9th, 2010 by Corey Belaief
Coach Steve Donahue sat down with “Sidelines” host Blaine Friedlander on Feb. 9 to discuss how the team has evolved over the years, the talent on his roster, and the road ahead.
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