BENNER: Cowardly silence brings shame to Happy Valley
As horrific as the allegations are, just as horrendous are the alleged inactions of Penn State officials and Paterno himself.
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NCAA approves major scholarship changes at meeting
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors OK’d reforms that give conferences the option of adding more money to scholarships, schools the opportunity to award scholarships for multiple years, impose tougher academic standards on recruits, and change basketball recruiting.
Horizon League signs pact with Sport Graphics
The agreement, which was negotiated by IMG College, the league’s multimedia-rights partner, will run through July 2014.
College athletes push for NCAA reforms, money
More than 300 major college football and men's basketball players are telling the NCAA and college presidents they want a cut of ever-increasing TV sports revenue to fatten scholarships and cover all the costs of getting a degree.
Butler tries to build sports revenue without alienating fans
Capitalizing on the newfound national reputation of Butler’s men’s basketball means the relatively small program must raise its revenue game—without pricing the Bulldog faithful out of the arena.
UPDATE: CIB backs grant for Big Ten football championship
The $125,000 in funds from the city’s Capital Improvement Board will help the Indiana Sports Corp. put on the Big Ten Football Championship game in December and basketball tournament in March.
Groundbreaking study values college football programs
IU prof’s 242-page dissertation puts a price tag on teams as if they were for sale on the open market, and it’s filled with nuggets sure to grab the attention of academics, sports business experts and fans alike.
NCAA sued by ex-college football players over head injuries
The National College Athletic Association has been sued by two former college football players who claim the organization failed to enforce safety measures to protect them from concussions.
MainGate signs deal to handle merchandise for Big Ten
The company will be the exclusive retail and merchandising company for the organization’s football championship games and basketball tournaments through 2016.
Circle City Classic makes changes to boost event attendance
Officials are taking steps to reverse a dramatic decline in interest in the event over the last decade.
Big Ten game will have big impact in Indianapolis
Early indications suggest the inaugural championship football game will rake more money into the Indianapolis area than expected.
Herff Jones jumps into cheerleading
Yearbook-and-class-ring maker Herff Jones on Aug. 1 bought Memphis-based Varsity Brands, the top supplier of cheerleader uniforms, as well as the force behind cheerleading’s evolution into a stand-alone sport. Varsity will bring Herff about $250 million in annual revenue through its uniform sales, training camps and competitions.
New IU football coach giving ticket sales a boost
A potential public-relations black eye between new coach Kevin Wilson and two radio announcers could be helping Indiana University sell more season tickets.
BENNER: Look in mirror to see what ails college football
If college football is the product of a corrupt system, why is it so incredibly popular?
Study says Butler scored valuable media exposure in tourneys
A study says the school earned $512 million worth of media exposure thanks to the back-to-back runs to the men’s basketball NCAA Championship game.
IUPUI track stadium dodges wrecking ball
The Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium, which school officials considered demolishing a few years ago, is getting a face-lift that includes a new $1.2 million infield surface.
Horizon League scores five-year deal with IMG
IMG College, a division of New York-based IMG Worldwide, will be the locally based college sports league’s exclusive multimedia partner.
Indianapolis lands Big Ten football title game through 2015
Indianapolis outbid Chicago for the rights to host the Big Ten Conference football championship game through 2015 and also landed the 2014 and 2016 title games in men’s and women’s basketball.
Justice Department to NCAA: Why no football playoff?
The U.S. Justice Department says there are "serious questions" about whether the current format of the college football playoff system complies with antitrust laws.
Butler’s Mack to test NBA waters without agent
Butler University junior guard Shelvin Mack will declare for the NBA draft, but not hire an agent, keeping his college eligibility as he considers his options.