New NCAA legislation on academic misconduct in works
A group of 20 university presidents and college athletics administrators is crafting a proposal to better define when the NCAA should investigate cases of academic cheating by student athletes.
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Purdue cuts football season ticket prices to get fans back
Purdue football games drew an average of about 35,000 fans during home games last year, the lowest level since 1951.
Swarbrick suggests new model for athletics
In recent interviews with IBJ, University of Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick said he’d be willing to consider a model that allows student-athletes to profit from certain activities away from the field.
Perceptions, plans outlined for this year’s Final Four
NCAA Final Four host committee officials said Tuesday that Fan Fest would open April 3; youth clinics and a 5K walk to help support Coaches vs. Cancer will be held April 4; 3,200 children would dribble around town April 5; and the annual March Madness Music Festival will be held April 3-5.
NCAA investigates unprecedented rise in academic fraud cases
The more than 20 open cases represent an “epidemic,” according to NCAA Vice President of Enforcement Jonathan Duncan.
NCAA revenue rises for 14th straight year as changes loom
The growth comes as the Indianapolis-based NCAA prepares major governance changes aimed at providing more money to athletes, and continues to fight lawsuits and public pressure that challenge its structure.
City interested in hosting college football title game
Indiana Sports Corp. officials who attended the first College Football Playoff Championship Game said they’d love to host the game at Lucas Oil Stadium under the right conditions.
Luck’s playoff win over Manning validation for Irsay
Andrew Luck has his signature NFL win, and it came against his predecessor. The victory moved the Colts into the AFC championship game and provided evidence to CEO Jim Irsay that he made the right decision regarding Peyton Manning.
TV sports programming to give Tribune a huge boost
The addition of CBS at WTTV-TV Channel 4 gives Tribune Broadcasting a rare one-two punch in the central Indiana market with sibling station Fox59, delivering more sports than any other local broadcaster by a wide margin.
College Playoff, NCAA to offset travel costs for athlete parents
Players in football and basketball championships will get help with family travel expenses for the first time under new policies by the College Football Playoff and the NCAA.
Butler drops ‘interim’ tag, makes Holtmann coach
Butler University is removing the interim tag from Chris Holtmann's title, making him the new head men's basketball coach. Holtmann replaces Brandon Miller, who took a medical leave in October.
New NCAA executive backs athlete image compensation
Oliver Luck hopes to rebuild trust and confidence in the NCAA. And he wants to protect the "fundamental" right of college athletes to get paid for the use of their names, images and likenesses.
Federal judge rejects NCAA concussions deal
A federal judge in Chicago rejected a proposed $75 million class-action head injury settlement with the NCAA on Wednesday, portraying the deal as too unwieldy and potentially underfunded and urging both sides to go back to the drawing board.
Oliver Luck leaving West Virginia for position at NCAA
West Virginia University Athletic Director Oliver Luck, the father of Colts QB Andrew Luck, is joining the Indianapolis-based NCAA as executive vice president of regulatory affairs.
NCAA chief: University cutting football is ‘troubling’
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Tuesday that it was troubling to see the University of Alabama-Birmingham drop its football program, but he believes Olympic-type sports are more vulnerable to cuts as schools look at athletic budgets.
Design plans to renovate Assembly Hall approved
The $35 million project is to include a revamped south lobby, interactive displays, an event suite, box seating, and an outdoor plaza connecting the arena to Cook Hall.
IU trustees to vote on Assembly Hall renovations
Plans for the arena call for replacing the existing south lobby, adding a box seat club on the concourse level, improved lighting, and renovated concessions and restrooms.
LOPRESTI: 3 IUPUI players with degrees in hand have rare perspective
Meet Marcellus Barksdale. And Khufu Najee. And DavRon Williams. College-degree holders, all. Doing postgraduate work, all. And IUPUI Jaguar players, all.
Football safety summit planned for Indy in February
Conference where former Colts coach Tony Dungy will speak is said to be largest of its kind.
Maryland, Rutgers appear to be good fit in Big Ten
Maryland and fellow newcomer Rutgers have enjoyed success on the field and at the ticket window during their inaugural season in the Big Ten.