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With the best cut off the album that seems to fit here for some- and more for others...
President Rob Barchi announces the Scarlet Knights move to the B1G...
Part of Big East Commish Mike Aresco's sayeth quote:
"Although we are disappointed that Rutgers has decided to leave the Big East conference, we wish them well. They have been a valued member of the conference for many years.
"We realize that conference realignment is currently a fact of life in college sports. In the context of this realignment, changes in our membership have been taking place, including important additions. In fact, the Big East has expanded its scope with new members in California, Texas, Florida, Idaho, Tennessee and Pennsylvania."
The HQ gets why Jim Delany is going here...it's the only football school in the tri-state and gets him whatever share of the New York TV market he thinks he's getting by adding a New Jersey school...
It's good for the individual schools involved, not rivalries or history or anything else like it...
Rutgers was $27-million in the red with Maryland $5-million in the hole- and they get the big contract and revenues... makes great sense...
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
BREAKING: NCAA Drops The Hammer On Penn State, Kinda... (UPDATED w/Erickson and Big 10 Response)
NCAA President Mark Emmert used the equivalent of the "best interest of baseball" clause- defending the Constitution of the organization outright in handing down the penalties in light of the actions of Penn State before, during, and after the Jerry Sandusky scandal enveloped campus.
Here's what they decided...
A fine of $60-million funds to establish and endowment - one year's gross football revenue... even as Darren Rovell reports revenue at $73-million. The fine is payable over a five-year period.
A scholarship reduction of 25 to 15 for 4 years- while allowing students to transfer and compete immediately if they so choose. Athletes who stay in State College will retain athletic grant in aid as long as they choose to stay on campus... and regardless as to whether or not they ultimately choose to stay on as an athlete.
A post-season ban of 4 years
The NCAA vacates all wins from 1998-2011- the records will reflect that. Bobby Bowden is now the FBS leader, Eddie Robinson is the FCS leader, and John Gagliardi is the NCAA leader.
5 years probation and the establishment of an "Academy integrity monitor"
The NCAA also reserves the right to initiate sanctions on individuals after criminal investigation is completed...
The NCAA is also telling Penn State to adopt reforms from Freeh Report, and enter into Athletic Integrity Agreement with the Big 10 and the NCAA
Emmert and Dr. Ed Ray, President of Oregon State and Executive Committe Chair, were available at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
Ray said before Emmert spoke that we all "should focus on the people who let them down." He also said the NCAA has the authority and the responsibility to do what was done today, and the actions of Penn State were "against our value system and basic human decency."
The Executive Committee directed President Emmert to examine, and if appropriate, level punitive and corrective measures. They're taking the criminal investigation and Freeh report into account and the leadership of the school displayed failures that directly violated by-laws and the NCAA Constitution in regard to integrity and ethical conduct.
"It is a stark wake-up call," Ray admitted, "and the idea is to adhere to the fundamental values of respect."
Emmert said that the consent decree, signed by the NCAA and the school, doesn't remove the pain and anguish caused and the sanctions reflect the magnitude of the acts, and "ensure that Penn State rebuild an athletic culture that went horribly awry."
The idea is also to establish a mindset where football is not ahead of an entire school's behavior...
Here's the NCAA release in full...
Emmert told the media assembled that this "unprecedented, painful chapter in collegiate athletics..."
More when we know more... there is a team meeting scheduled for 10AM...
Emmert also admitted that the $60-million is not to come at the expense of the other revenue sports, but not to come from the academic side, either.
1000 UPDATE: Penn State President Rodney Erickson released a statement that says in part...
Against this backdrop, Penn State accepts the penalties and corrective actions announced today by the NCAA. With today’s announcement and the action it requires of us, the University takes a significant step forward.
The NCAA ruling holds the University accountable for the failure of those in power to protect children and insists that all areas of the University community are held to the same high standards of honesty and integrity.
The NCAA also mandates that Penn State become a national leader to help victims of child sexual assault and to promote awareness across our nation. Specifically, the University will pay $12 million a year for the next five years into a special endowment created to fund programs for the detection, prevention and treatment of child abuse. This total of $60 million can never reduce the pain suffered by victims, but will help provide them hope and healing.
Current Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien issued a statement that said:
Today we receive a very harsh penalty from the NCAA and as Head Coach of the Nittany Lions football program, I will do everything in my power to not only comply, but help guide the University forward to become a national leader in ethics, compliance and operational excellence. I knew when I accepted the position that there would be tough times ahead. But I am committed for the long term to Penn State and our student athletes.
I was then and I remain convinced that our student athletes are the best in the country. I could not be more proud to lead this team and these courageous and humble young men into the upcoming 2012 season. Together we are committed to building a better athletic program and university.
Here's the early part of the announcement, thanks to our friends at WHP-TV in Harrisburg...
1100 UPDATE: The Big Ten Conference is piling on with their own sanctions...
The Big Ten is withholding bowl revenue, expected to amount to a $13-million total for the four years of probation. The Big Ten is saying the money will go to "established charitable organizations in Big Ten communities dedicated to the protection of children."
Sally Mason, Chairman of the Big Ten council of Presidents and Chancellors, and Jim Delany, Big 10 Commissioner, held a teleconference where they announced a censure of the school, will be party to the academic integrity agreement with the NCAA, will not allow the team to be in the Big 10 conference title game, and announced the withholding of the bowl revenue.
A public censure of Penn State by the Big Ten means that the school has no say in any part of conference policy.
Mason admitted that discussions on Penn State were all over the place and "everything was on the table and everything was discussed"- including expulsion from the conference.
Commissioner Delany addressed the idea of member schools accepting internal transfers from Penn State and admitted those students "needed to be prioritized" and they needed to have the most freedom and flexibility for those particular students.
Big Ten Network's Mike Hall caught up with Tom Dienhart
More when we know more...
Here's what they decided...
A fine of $60-million funds to establish and endowment - one year's gross football revenue... even as Darren Rovell reports revenue at $73-million. The fine is payable over a five-year period.
A scholarship reduction of 25 to 15 for 4 years- while allowing students to transfer and compete immediately if they so choose. Athletes who stay in State College will retain athletic grant in aid as long as they choose to stay on campus... and regardless as to whether or not they ultimately choose to stay on as an athlete.
A post-season ban of 4 years
The NCAA vacates all wins from 1998-2011- the records will reflect that. Bobby Bowden is now the FBS leader, Eddie Robinson is the FCS leader, and John Gagliardi is the NCAA leader.
5 years probation and the establishment of an "Academy integrity monitor"
The NCAA also reserves the right to initiate sanctions on individuals after criminal investigation is completed...
The NCAA is also telling Penn State to adopt reforms from Freeh Report, and enter into Athletic Integrity Agreement with the Big 10 and the NCAA
Emmert and Dr. Ed Ray, President of Oregon State and Executive Committe Chair, were available at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
Ray said before Emmert spoke that we all "should focus on the people who let them down." He also said the NCAA has the authority and the responsibility to do what was done today, and the actions of Penn State were "against our value system and basic human decency."
The Executive Committee directed President Emmert to examine, and if appropriate, level punitive and corrective measures. They're taking the criminal investigation and Freeh report into account and the leadership of the school displayed failures that directly violated by-laws and the NCAA Constitution in regard to integrity and ethical conduct.
"It is a stark wake-up call," Ray admitted, "and the idea is to adhere to the fundamental values of respect."
Emmert said that the consent decree, signed by the NCAA and the school, doesn't remove the pain and anguish caused and the sanctions reflect the magnitude of the acts, and "ensure that Penn State rebuild an athletic culture that went horribly awry."
The idea is also to establish a mindset where football is not ahead of an entire school's behavior...
Here's the NCAA release in full...
Emmert told the media assembled that this "unprecedented, painful chapter in collegiate athletics..."
More when we know more... there is a team meeting scheduled for 10AM...
Emmert also admitted that the $60-million is not to come at the expense of the other revenue sports, but not to come from the academic side, either.
1000 UPDATE: Penn State President Rodney Erickson released a statement that says in part...
Against this backdrop, Penn State accepts the penalties and corrective actions announced today by the NCAA. With today’s announcement and the action it requires of us, the University takes a significant step forward.
The NCAA ruling holds the University accountable for the failure of those in power to protect children and insists that all areas of the University community are held to the same high standards of honesty and integrity.
The NCAA also mandates that Penn State become a national leader to help victims of child sexual assault and to promote awareness across our nation. Specifically, the University will pay $12 million a year for the next five years into a special endowment created to fund programs for the detection, prevention and treatment of child abuse. This total of $60 million can never reduce the pain suffered by victims, but will help provide them hope and healing.
Current Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien issued a statement that said:
Today we receive a very harsh penalty from the NCAA and as Head Coach of the Nittany Lions football program, I will do everything in my power to not only comply, but help guide the University forward to become a national leader in ethics, compliance and operational excellence. I knew when I accepted the position that there would be tough times ahead. But I am committed for the long term to Penn State and our student athletes.
I was then and I remain convinced that our student athletes are the best in the country. I could not be more proud to lead this team and these courageous and humble young men into the upcoming 2012 season. Together we are committed to building a better athletic program and university.
Here's the early part of the announcement, thanks to our friends at WHP-TV in Harrisburg...
1100 UPDATE: The Big Ten Conference is piling on with their own sanctions...
The Big Ten is withholding bowl revenue, expected to amount to a $13-million total for the four years of probation. The Big Ten is saying the money will go to "established charitable organizations in Big Ten communities dedicated to the protection of children."
Sally Mason, Chairman of the Big Ten council of Presidents and Chancellors, and Jim Delany, Big 10 Commissioner, held a teleconference where they announced a censure of the school, will be party to the academic integrity agreement with the NCAA, will not allow the team to be in the Big 10 conference title game, and announced the withholding of the bowl revenue.
A public censure of Penn State by the Big Ten means that the school has no say in any part of conference policy.
Mason admitted that discussions on Penn State were all over the place and "everything was on the table and everything was discussed"- including expulsion from the conference.
Commissioner Delany addressed the idea of member schools accepting internal transfers from Penn State and admitted those students "needed to be prioritized" and they needed to have the most freedom and flexibility for those particular students.
Big Ten Network's Mike Hall caught up with Tom Dienhart
More when we know more...
Friday, July 20, 2012
Follow Up: Jim Delany wanted to hire Big 10 coaches too
((ht: chronicle.com/woolverton))
Really?
Some of you might have read the story yesterday regarding Big 10 commissioner Jim Delany and his proposal that would give him the authority to fire coaches who besmirch the integrity of his conference. It would also have given him the ability to toss what he considered rogue schools...out of the conference.
If you haven't...read the story RIGHT HERE
Well, there was one detail that eventually did not make it to the final proposal which is both scarier...and funnier.
And that detail: Delany wanted to have the authority to HIRE coaches too.
Yes...HIRE them.
The Chronicle of Higher Education elaborates RIGHT HERE
You know the old saying about "Absolute Power corrupting absolutely"? That sure sounds like it is in play here.
We will add this: The Big 10 is trying to prevent themselves for being culpable for a member school doing what Penn State did.
Understandable.
And the document is essentially a form that says: You will uphold what we consider the standards and practices that are best for the conference and its membership. Sure. You want everyone to behave.
Read the document RIGHT HERE
But...is that not what the NCAA does? Do schools need to be subjected to a yearly review and/or audit to make sure everything is working the way Delany thinks they should be?
Yeah, there are some rogue schools out there. There are some that play by their own rules. And arguably, this decree could have impacted Penn State...and Ohio State (in trouble last year).
Really, it is more the hiring and firing of coaches that bothers us. There is nothing that "Specifically" defines what will be characterized as "Non-Compliance". It's subjective rather than objective.
But we suspect it will be rubber stamped and while on some levels, higher standards are good. The assumption that all schools are trying to pull a Penn State is...we hope...absurd.
Really?
Some of you might have read the story yesterday regarding Big 10 commissioner Jim Delany and his proposal that would give him the authority to fire coaches who besmirch the integrity of his conference. It would also have given him the ability to toss what he considered rogue schools...out of the conference.
If you haven't...read the story RIGHT HERE
Well, there was one detail that eventually did not make it to the final proposal which is both scarier...and funnier.
And that detail: Delany wanted to have the authority to HIRE coaches too.
Yes...HIRE them.
The Chronicle of Higher Education elaborates RIGHT HERE
You know the old saying about "Absolute Power corrupting absolutely"? That sure sounds like it is in play here.
We will add this: The Big 10 is trying to prevent themselves for being culpable for a member school doing what Penn State did.
Understandable.
And the document is essentially a form that says: You will uphold what we consider the standards and practices that are best for the conference and its membership. Sure. You want everyone to behave.
Read the document RIGHT HERE
But...is that not what the NCAA does? Do schools need to be subjected to a yearly review and/or audit to make sure everything is working the way Delany thinks they should be?
Yeah, there are some rogue schools out there. There are some that play by their own rules. And arguably, this decree could have impacted Penn State...and Ohio State (in trouble last year).
Really, it is more the hiring and firing of coaches that bothers us. There is nothing that "Specifically" defines what will be characterized as "Non-Compliance". It's subjective rather than objective.
But we suspect it will be rubber stamped and while on some levels, higher standards are good. The assumption that all schools are trying to pull a Penn State is...we hope...absurd.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Jim Delany wants to fire your football coach
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| Jim Delany/Nice Haircut |
More and more after reading about Big 10 Commissioner Jim Delany, we've come to the belief he wants to be the King of or the Ayatollah or Premier or some big name title of all things college football.
He's not getting any of those titles...and after Mike Slive out maneuvered Delany on the College Football playoff, he's not even the most powerful guy in the game...as much as he'd like to be.
That being said, he is apparently trying to extend his reign of terror in the Big 10.
According to a report released today in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Mr. Delany wants to gain the power to file football coaches.
Mind you, the report says, it would be part of a proposal to give Delany and a committee of the league's presidents that would provided the ability to penalize individuals at a school if their actions hurt the leagues reputation.
Supposedly, this is a spin off the Penn State fiasco, but we don't totally buy that. Because while we get the idea the conference has no way to handle or deal with what happened in Happy Valley, this isn't the way to approach it.
Just read through the story from the Chronicle RIGHT HERE
Honestly, we do get what the 10 is wanting to do, we just think this isn't EXACTLY the way to do it. Seriously, if Delany gets this power, what's to say he doesn't decide that Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill should be fired because the Gophers have been awful and are hurting the league's reputation?
Really.
This opens that part of "Pandora's Box". Of course we know full well Delany and his cronies will say, "No we'd never do that". And maybe they won't. But this would give them that option.
Yeah, we get the argument the Conference needs to protect themselves and their schools from Rogue problem causers or in the case of Penn State, a "Holier than thou" administration. But this isn't the way to do it.
But then again, it is Jim Delany. And when you are Jim Delany, you have to keep trying to convince yourself that it's "Good to be King".
Friday, May 18, 2012
The SEC/Big 12 Bowl: Galactic Realignments Trump Card?
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| The Image/From secsports.com |
You know, the one that talks about only what could...or couldn't be the biggest move thus far in the history of College Football's "Galactic Realignment".
It's the story of 2 of the 4 so-called "Power Conferences", the SEC and the Big 12 agreeing to put on a bowl game that may...or may not feature their conference champs. The name "The Champions Bowl" and it will be offered to a rotation of cities with "The Highest Bid".
But College Sports are about competition...not profit.
Ha!
It may put the champs of each conference against each other in a bowl game at a "To-Be-Determined" location...if they aren't in the soon to be agreed upon playoff. Or it may put the conference runner-ups there.
Your press release from the SEC RIGHT HERE
As we all know, there is zero chance the champ of either the SEC or Big 12 isn't in the upcoming 4-game College Football playoff, but it is theoretically possible.
What we like the most about this is the collective call out by SEC Commish Mike Slive and outgoing Big 12 commish Chuck Neinas, of Big 10 commissioner Jim Delany, the man most responsible for the current mess that is the BCS. And really, we sort of get that he's protecting the Rose Bowl by trying to center any playoff around it. But to those of us on the East Coast and in the South, that bowl game isn't as big as Delany thinks.
The other potential bonus here is it may render some of the other trivial minor bowls irrelevant or hopefully end them. Sorry folks, the "Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl" or the "Champs Sports Bowl", they benefit nobody...other than the people that put the game on.
Don't for a MINUTE, believe the whole line of crap given by bowl officials: "It's a chance for the players to be rewarded for a great season". BULLSHIT (sorry for the language). Going to a bowl game for a 6-6 record is not a reward. It is not for the fans. Most fans don't want to buy a $1500 ticket package to see their mediocre team in a bowl game. They don't.
It's for the people who put on said bowl game to make money. For those who don't know, bowl games make tons of money off sponsorships and the unused team tickets.
Yes, that's right, unused team tickets. Ask the University of Connecticut about the $1.6 million it owed the Fiesta Bowl a couple of years ago about that.
Anyway, back to the subject at hand.
What this means is fairly simple.
There is going to be a College Football playoff in 2014. And it is going to involve the "Top 4" teams in the country. (They are still trying to determine how to determine that)
The rest will sort out to bowl games.
We don't know which bowl games will survive this. But honestly a little "Survival of the Fittest" there won't be such a bad thing.
The other big thing is "Realignment". While we too laughed at the "FSU interested in Big 12" stories, suddenly, that takes on a different tone". Look for the Big 12 to be back at 12 teams...or more...very soon. Your prime candidates...anybody in the ACC and Louisville in the Big East.
What it is going to mean to anyone outside the Big 10, Big 12, SEC and Pac 12 is...well, enjoy your bowl game, you won't be playing for the title. Unless you are one of the 4....which you won't be.
And so the trump card is played. The stars will realign. The game will change. And it will never be the same.
Thanks for indulging me by reading this. Think about what I'm saying. It's true....oh...it's true, you know its true.
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