The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Oklahoma State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Oklahoma State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that Oklahoma State University (“OSU”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case involved OSU’s failure to comply with its drug testing policy and the football program’s impermissible use of a gender-based student hosting […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Syracuse University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Syracuse University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that Syracuse University (“Syracuse”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. Over the course of a decade, the Syracuse set in motion or otherwise permitted Syracuse’s staff and persons associated with its athletics programs to engage […]
Chavis v. LSU: Dispute Over Liquidated Damages Clause in Coaching Contract
Chavis v. LSU: Dispute Over Liquidated Damages Clause in Coaching Contract On February 27, 2015, Johnny J. Chavis (“Chavis”) filed suit against Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”) and Texas A&M University (“A&M”) is Brazos County, Texas. In his complaint, Chavis explains he entered into an employment agreement with LSU on January […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: West Virginia University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: West Virginia University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that West Virginia University (“WVU”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an alternative to a formal […]
McNair v. NCAA: Court of Appeals Will Not Seal NCAA Records
McNair v. NCAA: Court of Appeals Will Not Seal NCAA Records In the underlying matter, Todd McNair, former USC assistant football coach, sought to depose the lead investigator in the USC investigation, Committee on Infractions (COI) chairman, and COI director, and obtain copies of transcripts from COI and the Appeals Committee hearings, the entire investigative […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Wichita State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Wichita State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that Wichita State University (“WSU”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. This case centered on 21 baseball student-athletes who received impermissible extra benefits in the form of discounted athletics apparel and other clothing items. […]
Kent State University v. Gene Ford: Court of Appeals Upholds Liquidated Damages Provision
Kent State University v. Gene Ford: Court of Appeals Upholds Liquidated Damages Provision In April 2008, Gene Ford (“Ford”) and Kent State University (“KSU”) executed an employment agreement making Ford the head men’s basketball coach at KSU for a period of four years with an option for a fifth year. The contract contained a liquidated […]
Michigan Governor Signs Law Excluding Student-Athletes from the Definition of Public Employee for th
Michigan Governor Signs Law Excluding Student-Athletes from the Definition of Public Employee for th In mid-December 2014, Michigan State Representative Al Pscholka introduced House Bill 6074 that was recently signed into law by Michigan Governor Rick Synder. Under Michigan law, a public employee is “an individual holding a position by appointment or employment in the […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Georgia
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Georgia The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that the University of Georgia (“UGA”) committed major violations of NCAA legislation. This case involves the head women’s and men’s swimming and diving coach’s provision of an impermissible benefit to a men’s student-athlete […]
The Coaching Carousel Begins
The Coaching Carousel Begins College football coaching jobs are opening right and left with some of the top programs in the country searching for new coaches. The lawyers’ role in today’s coaching searches has certainly grown in recent years. Lawyers are preparing clients for open jobs by creating marketing materials, working the phone lines, and […]