Radwan v. UConn: UConn Had Sufficient Cause to Terminate Radwan’s Scholarship for “Flipping the Bird
Radwan v. UConn: UConn Had Sufficient Cause to Terminate Radwan’s Scholarship for “Flipping the Bird This case arises out of events following a soccer game on November 9, 2014, where Noriana Radwan (“Plaintiff” or “Radwan”), then a member of the University of Connecticut (“UConn”) women’s soccer team, “flipped the bird” at an ESPNU camera during […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Oklahoma State University
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (“COI” or “Committee” or “Panel”) is an independent administrative body of the NCAA comprised of individuals from the Division I membership and the public. COI decides infractions cases involving member institutions and their staffs. This case involves Oklahoma State University (“OSU” or “Oklahoma State” or “Institution”). The conduct […]
Thunder Dan Majerle v. Grand Canyon University: Dispute Over Termination
Thunder Dan Majerle v. Grand Canyon University: Dispute Over Termination Former Phoenix Suns legend and now former Grand Canyon University (“GCU”) head men’s basketball coach, Thunder Dan Majerle has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against GCU relating to the termination of his employment. Majerle’s contract ran through the 2022-23 season. After Majerle’s first losing […]
In re National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Grant-in-Aid Cap Antitrust Litigation: Ninth
In re National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletic Grant-in-Aid Cap Antitrust Litigation: Ninth In March 2014, while the NCAA was litigating O’Bannon I, FBS football and D1 men’s and women’s basketball players filed several antitrust actions against the NCAA and eleven D1 conferences that were transferred to and, with one exception, consolidated before the same district […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Stephen F. Austin State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Stephen F. Austin State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “Panel” or “COI”) recently issued its findings and found that the Stephen F. Austin State University (“Institution” or “SFA”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case concerns the erroneous certification of academic eligibility for 82 student-athletes […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Iowa
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Iowa The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee” or “Panel” or “COI”) recently issued its findings and found that the University of Iowa (“Institution” or “UI” or “Iowa”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. Iowa, former head women’s volleyball coach (“head coach”) and NCAA enforcement staff agreed that […]
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach at University of C
NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee: Former Head Men’s Basketball Coach at University of C The Committee on Infractions (“COI”) found violations of NCAA legislation in men’s basketball program at the University of Connecticut (“UConn” or “Institution”). The former head men’s basketball coach (“Coach”) filed an appeal. Findings and Penalties Imposed by COI Coach appealed […]
NCAA Moves Forward with Approval to Create Legislation relating to Name, Image, and Likeness
NCAA Moves Forward with Approval to Create Legislation relating to Name, Image, and Likeness Last week, the NCAA Board of Governors (“Board”) accepted the recommendation of the Federal and State Legislation Working Group (“Working Group”) to move forward with legislation relating to the use of student-athletes’ names, images, and likenesses (“NIL”) for renumeration. On April […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Millersville University of Pennsylvania (Division II)
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Millersville University of Pennsylvania (Division II) The NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions (“COI” or “Committee”) is an independent administrative body comprised of individuals from the NCAA Division II membership and the public charged with deciding infractions cases involving member institutions and their staffs. This case centered on […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Wilmington University (Division II)
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Wilmington University (Division II) The NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions (“COI” or “Committee”) is an independent administrative body comprised of individuals from the NCAA Division II membership and the public charged with deciding infractions cases involving member institutions and their staffs. This case involved benefits violations within […]