Interesting problem they seem to be facing. Seems in some ways similar to the 1A vs IAA split, but I don't think AA schools are required to field a minimum number of varsity teams. Actually, it seems more reminiscent of Ivy vs. say SEC. 33 vs. 17 varsity sports fielded. Lets hope they come up with a solution (specifically one that doesn't rock our boat).
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/13/sports/othersports/13ncaa.htm
At first read I thought this was about some guy name Dill.
Whatever solution the NCAA proposes, root for the opposite. If ever HUAC (HUAAC? The House Un-American Activities Committee) comes back to life, the first subpoena should go to the NCAA. The green stuff floating on top of a small body of still water ... that's the NCAA.
I fear that the NCAA really wants to stick it to the upstarts among small colleges that have the temerity to go big-time in one sport, such as Clarkson in hockey or Hopkins in lacrosse. The NCAA wishes there were a way, without looking crass, to make it a requirement of DI participation exposure (so to speak) on national TV, that your cheerleaders have implants. It's probably worth an extra half-ratings-point. Muslim athletes who want to pray between periods would be forced to bow toward Indianopolis before facing Mecca. And so forth.
[quote billhoward]The NCAA wishes there were a way, without looking crass, to make it a requirement of DI participation exposure (so to speak) on national TV, that your cheerleaders have implants.[/quote]I don't have a problem with that. :-D
[quote KeithK][quote billhoward]The NCAA wishes there were a way, without looking crass, to make it a requirement of DI participation exposure (so to speak) on national TV, that your cheerleaders have implants.[/quote]I don't have a problem with that. :-D[/quote]
Even blind squirrels finds some nuts. So too does the NCAA come up with ideas that appeal to at least (or exactly) half the population.
[quote French Rage]At first read I thought this was about some guy name Dill.[/quote]
Or something having to do with 503.
(Roman numerals)
(Oh, never mind)