Leadership
February 2010
“Forty Minutes of Hell: The Extraordinary Life of Nolan Richardson"    Clips Book Review   This newly released book chronicles one of the pioneer black big-time college basketball coaches, including his tireless efforts to advocate inclusion and equality. By Nick Infante, Clips Editor, 2-28-10
 
Selig prepared for funding challenges     Clips Guest Commentary   After 11 years directing the Western Kentucky program and directing the Hilltopper football program's move from D1-AA to D1-A in 2007, Wood Selig is moving on to Old Dominion University.   Dave Fairbank, dailypress.com, 2-27-10
 
CUPA-HR survey: Flat Salaries    The median raise for senior administrators at colleges and universities for 2009-10 is no raise at all: zero percent.   survey by College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, 2-23-10
 
January 2010
Under Armour's Kevin Plank talks shop    In an unusual apre workout interview, the irrepressible Kevin Plank outlines Under Armour’s improbable marketing success.   By Jemele Hill, ESPN Page 2, 1-28-10
 
Super Bowl Commercial Brings Different Focus to Tebow   Clips Guest Commentary   Our guest author shrewdly analyzes the impact that Tim Tebow’s anti-abortion Super Bowl ad might have on his outsized popularity.   By Clay Travis, FanHouse, 1-18-10
 
“Military efficiency” is not an oxymoron    AD Eric Hyman has parlayed his military background into sage and sound stewardship of South Carolina’s athletic department. The State, 1-24-10
 
The Big, Deep East   Watch Kansas, Texas and Kentucky in March. For the most fun right now, Big East basketball is the place to be.   Wall Street Journal, 1-21-09
 
Tennessee Takes Big Cut With Dooley    Clips Guest Commentary   Kiffin left for SoCal and Tennessee AD Mike Hamilton could have taken the line-drive single to left (hiring David Cutcliffe), or he could buckle down and swing for the fences. He swung for the fences (hiring Derek Dooley). And now we’ll wait and see whether he made any contact at all reportedly hiring Dooley.   By Clay Travis, Fanhouse, 1-15-10
 
Top Ten Worst College to Pro Coaching Transitions   Spurred on by the Pete Carroll hire by the Seahawks, the energetic top 10 compilers at Real Clear Sports have come up with another dubious listing. RCS, 1-11-10
 
NCAA Debates New Rules  The NCAA Convention takes place this week in Atlanta, and the legislative bodies of D1-2-3 will consider a broad slate of proposals. By David Moltz, Inside Higher Ed, 1-11-10
 
Abuse by coaches a disturbing trend    Clips Guest Commentary   Our guest author explores the evolution of tough-guy football coaching.  By Joey Johnston, Tampa Tribune, Tampa Tribune, 1-10-10
 
In Title Game, SEC Is Money   Clips Guest Commentary   Our guest author backs up his praise of the SEC’s football bowl prowess with compelling evidence thereof.  By Clay Travis, Fanhouse, 12-30-09
 
ESPN ranks the decade's best college basketball games   The “Staff” at ESPN selects the decade’s best college basketball tournament and non-tournament games.   ESPN, 12-28-09
 
FOXSports: The decade's best in college football   Fox’s Peter Schrager has selected his version of the best of the ‘Aughts.   FOXSports, 12-21-09
 
ESPN: Best college basketball teams of the aughts   The sagacious scribes at ESPN pick the decade’s best college basketball teams and programs.   ESPN.com, 12-31-09
 
December 2009
The dynamics of a coaching search   Clips Guest Commentary   With the hiring season in full swing, Rivals.com provides a primer on the process of finding a head coach.   By Tom Dienhart, Rivals.com, 12-20-09
 
The 10 best NCAA basketball players of the decade   To commemorate the winding down of the decade of the aughts, the Yahoo! Sports “Dagger” has been churning out one top ten list after another. Here’s their take on the 10 best college players of the 2000s.  Yahoo! Sports, 11-27-09
 
A Sure Bet for UNLV    Clips Commentary    ‘Tis the season of new beginnings, and Athletic Director Extraordinaire Jim Livengood is bringing his wisdom, experience, credibility, connections and passion to UNLV.   Nick Infante, Clips Editor, 12-19-09
 
The 50 most influential people in sports business   Here’s SportsBusiness Journal’s list of the media people, owners, commissioners and  agents who are the major influences in sports.   SBJ, 12-14-09
 
Alabama Shows Complete Lack of Class   Clips Guest Commentary   Our guest author weighs in on the decision by the University of Alabama to shut down classes from Jan.6-8 for the BCS Title Game.   By Clay Travis, Fanhouse, 12-10-09
 
5 issues for the next NCAA president   Clips Guest Commentary   Our guest author lists the pressing challenges -- from revenue disparity to more talk of a football playoff -- awaiting the successor to Myles Brand.   By Michael Smith, SportsBusiness Journal, 12-10-09
 
 
JoePa faces not-so-grand reality    Clips Guest Commentary   Our guest author juxtaposes Joe Paterno’s character and integrity from a bygone era with today’s distinctively diminished version.    By Frank Fitzpatrick, Philadelphia Inquirer, 12-11-09
 
Lone Star State, Cream of the Crop for QBs    Quarterbacks are alive and well in Texas. 7-on-7 football grooms signal callers into experienced leaders ready to make an impact in college football.   SI, 12-7-09
 
Construction Ahead    Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson is the most accomplished wrestler in NCAA history. Now he’s determined to make PSU a tational title contender.   New York Times, 11-29-09
 
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