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Is gender equality in ticket pricing worth the risk?

2009-10-08T20:23:43Z

The Chronicle of Higher Education recently posted an article examining the discrepancy between the price of admission for men's and women's college basketball games, citing "Ticket Office Sexism: The Gender Gap in Pricing for NCAA Division I Basketball"--the same report Jack Copeland referenced in his April post on this blog.

According to the report published by the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College, among the top 25 men's and women's teams, colleges charged nearly three times as much, on average, for single-game seats for men's games. Additionally, the average highest-priced season ticket package came in at $233 for women as opposed to $2,500 for men.

In the report authors Laura Pappano and Allison J. Tracy claim athletic departments are engaging in "institutional discrimination that is camouflaged as sensible economic practice" by charging significantly less for women's competition.

The threat this practice poses to the pursuit of gender equity is an obvious concern, but it is also important to consider what else may be at risk by altering ticket prices.

If elevating female ticket prices drives away fans, especially in a sensitive economic climate, would the financial equity be worth risking the competition environment for female student-athletes?

At most institutions men's basketball is one of very few revenue-producing sports. Contrary to popular misconceptions, this revenue is used to fund programs and initiatives throughout the athletic department--not simply the men's basketball team. In this sense, the entire athletics program benefits by achieving the maximum amount of revenue possible from men's tickets sales. Is standardizing admission worth lowering ticket prices and risking losing necessary athletics revenue?

By driving prices down, more people are able to attend female athletic events and hopefully will become interested and emotionally invested in the sport. Once that investment exists, the initiative to standardize ticket prices against gender lines can more accurately and seriously be evaluated.

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Marshall AD experiences student life

2009-10-08T18:57:46Z

Freshmen at Marshall University may not have recognized athletic director Mike Hamrick before arriving on campus this fall, but many have become more familiar with him than they ever anticipated.

Hamrick, who requested temporary housing after being hired in July, is living in an apartment on a female floor of a freshman residence hall until the end of the semester when his wife moves to Huntington.

"It is just like being a freshman," Hamrick told The Parthenon, Marshall's student newspaper. "I've already lost my room key!"

US slows in international education race

2009-10-07T19:54:31Z

The United States has long been considered the world's leading nation in higher education and while it remains atop the pack, other countries are steadily closing the gap.

According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, half of all students within the United States who earn doctorates in key science and technology fields come from overseas. Similarly, a quarter of American college faculty members today are foreign-born.

The fear is that as other countries continue to fund and develop their respective higher education systems, programs within the United States have weakened, as is the case with the University of California, in the difficult economy and may become less desirable for international students than their own public institutions.

NBA players hit the books

2009-10-07T18:26:46Z

According to the New York Times, 10 percent of the NBA--45 current players--took classes during this past off-season. Debbie Rothstein, director for career development for the NBA union, told the Times that number is much higher than it has been in the past, although the union has just begun officially tracking the data this year.

How does this affect current student-athletes? Teams can recoup a point lost when a student-athlete departs early, so if an NBA athlete returns to the institution he left and completes his undergraduate degree, the school's Academic Performance Rate (APR) could improve. An institution's APR can affect a program's scholarships and ability to compete in the post-season and is something that is closely monitored by the university's administration and the NCAA.

While basketball has become a profession for some elite athletes, many of them realize the value of an education and the need for an alternate career due to the ephemeral nature of a career as a professional athlete.

The article cites a Sports Illustrated report done in March that found, "an estimated 60 percent of N.B.A. players are broke within five years of retiring, and 78 percent of N.F.L. players are bankrupt or under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce within two years."

Because each professional sport has different age requirements--you must be 18 to compete in Major League Baseball, 19 in the NBA and be three years removed from high school to compete in the NFL--the educational backgrounds of participants vary. For example, half of the NFL's players have college degrees whereas about 21 percent of NBA players have an undergraduate degree. This is in part a result of the NFL's three-year requirement in comparison to the NBA's single year rule.

Interestingly enough, MLB players--many of whom are drafted directly out of high school--are provided support from the Professional Baseball Scholarship Plan and between 1962 and 1999, 69.2 percent of its players returned to school.

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Rio to host student-athlete Olympians, 2016

2009-10-02T20:15:43Z

The International Olympic Committee's long-awaited 2016 site announcement came today and Rio de Janeiro beat out Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo for host responsibilities.

With all the buzz leading up to this selection, I have to admit I was a little disappointed when Chicago wasn't chosen. I had already begun to think of ways I could get involved--seeing as how my competing days are behind me--and saw opportunity for student-athletes to volunteer and experience the Olympics here in our backyard.

Alas, it wasn't in the cards for Chicago, but student-athlete participation remains part of the equation.

According to rivals.com, the Top 10 Olympic institutions alone accounted for 317 of the approximately 10,500 athletes that competed in Beijing's 2008 summer's Olympic Games.

Stanford, who produced the highest number of Olympians, had 46 student-athletes compete, placing them ahead of USC and UC Berkley who tied for second with 41.

While these student-athletes attend American universities, they do not necessarily compete on behalf of the United States at the Olympics. Stanford's swim team, for instance, had eight student-athletes compete and represent five different countries. The University of Florida, who was represented by 34 student-athletes, had 19 swimmers competing for 13 countries.

Student-athletes don't just compete on the international stage, they are successful. USC has won a gold medal in every Olympics since 1912 and won 21 medals in Beijing. According to the LA Times, if USC were a nation, its 21 medals would rank 13th in the world (or 17th, adjusted for same-team medals) and tied for eighth in gold. That's well ahead of running powerhouses such as Kenya (14 overall) and Jamaica (11). India, with more than 1 billion citizens, won three medals. South Africa, with 142 athletes, took home only one.

Exceptional student-athletes will continue to compete at the highest level in 2012, 2016 and for years to come, even if it means they have to travel a bit further to do it.

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Tragedy affects student-athletes

2009-10-01T20:01:50Z

The University of Utah is mourning the loss of members of its extended athletics family as two of its football student-athletes lost a combined eleven relatives as a result of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Somoa and American Samoa earlier this week.

According to the Salt Lake Tribune, sophomore defensive tackle Sealver Siliga, a Utah native, lost eight family members in the natural disaster. Junior offensive lineman Neli A'asa, born in Pago Pago, lost three.

Head coach Kyle Whittingham told the Tribune, "It's a tragic situation and I don't know all the details, but I know a lot of our guys on this football team were affected by it. The phones have not been functioning. There has been some communication by internet and e-mail, but it's not a good situation."

In the face of this terrible tragedy we are reminded of the vulnerability of student-athletes and their lives off the playing field.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

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Tragedy affects student-athletes

2009-10-01T20:01:50Z

In the face of this terrible tragedy we are reminded of the vulnerability of student-athletes and their lives off the playing field.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

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Where does college football rank in your life?

2009-09-30T20:07:56Z

If you live in Norman, Oklahoma it ranks at the top.

According to Oklahoman reporter Jane Glenn Cannon, "Anyone who has lived in Norman for any length of time knows you don't get married on a day the University of Oklahoma football team has a game. At least, not if you want anyone to come to your wedding."

She's not joking.

The local county clerks office had 34 couple apply for marriage licenses last week, about double the number from the previous week (when Oklahoma squared off against Tulsa).

In other football news:

Football coach tweets, asks for helmets back

Houston receivers James Cleveland and A.J. Dugat and guard Jordan Shoemaker lost their helmets in the celebration after beating Texas Tech. Cougars coach Kevin Sumlin called on his Twitter followers to help find and return the helmets.

His tweet: "Saturday night was fun, but it will be hard for 3 of our guys to play this week without their helmets. Please return, NO QUESTIONS ASKED."

No word if the helmets have been returned

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Illegal supplements are threat to student-athletes

2009-09-29T20:49:56Z

ABC Sports' story on illegal steroids sold through the internet, often to teenagers, highlights the ever-present dangers of illegal and unregulated supplements for student-athletes.

The article features Jareem Gunter, 26, who purchased a supplement online in order to gain an edge as a baseball student-athlete. The experiment landed him in the hospital with extensive liver damage and nearly resulted in his death.

The NCAA has consistently maintained a strict policy against muscle-building supplements. The NCAA Drug-Testing Program was created to protect the health and safety of student-athletes and to ensure that no one participant might have an artificially induced advantage or be pressured to use chemical substances.

On the NCAA's health and safety Web site details of the drug testing policy as well as permissible and impermissible nutritional supplements are available. Printable banned-substance educational posters are also available for use by the membership.

For more information on the NCAA's Drug Policy, check out this informative video.

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Is twitter a necessary part of athletics?

2009-09-28T19:45:30Z

Another twitter mishap among student-athletes has led to the banning of the social networking Web site for football players at Texas Tech.

After offensive lineman Brandon Carter was suspended indefinitely for violating team policy, the former captain posted the news to his twitter before the school announced it: "I am not a captain anymore and will not be playing this week. Good luck red raiders ill still be cheering on my family from the stands!!:)"

Later, linebacker Marion Williams tweeted "Wondering why I'm still in this meeting room when the head coach can't even be on time to his on meeting."

Head coach Mike Leach told the media during the Big 12 coaches teleconference that "anyone who wants to play for us doesn't have a Twitter page." Carter's comments and William's account have since vanished.

Leach's statement may not be in the form a written document outlying his social networking policy, I think his message is loud and clear and I can't say I fault him for taking a stand. My only wish is that student-athletes would learn from the mistakes of others--both collegiate and professional athletes--rather than repeating what we have already seen happen.

The power of social networks can no longer be taken lightly. We have seen its backlash across the board, from professional and collegiate student-athletes alike.

While I am a big supporter of social media Web sites, I am tired of writing about athletes making headlines for using t0hem as a soap box. I support the opportunity for everyone to express his or her opinions openly, but I also think that by agreeing to be part of a team you accept a different set of rules and responsibilities than the average person.

Creating rules and banning athletes from using social networking is extreme and should be used as a last resort, but I think that more and more those regulations are becoming necessary.

Do you follow your favorite athletes on twitter? Do you think they are successful in its use?

Do you think that coaches and administrators need to monitor what their student-athletes are posting?

Do you think it's worthwhile for student-athletes to have twitter accounts at all?

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Michigan bans bags from stadium

2009-09-24T20:55:39Z

As a response to recent arrests in Colorado and New York related to a terrorism probe, the University of Michigan is banning purses, diaper bags and all other bags of any size from Michigan Stadium beginning this Saturday when the Wolverines take on visiting Indiana.

According to the Columbus Disbatch, the school said, "adjusting security measures is the prudent thing to do."

Michigan went on to say that it will require "written permission of a medical professional" before allowing bags into the game.

NCAA president selected by Association membership

2009-09-23T17:43:58Z

Yesterday NCAA Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer Jim Isch was named interim president of the Association, following the death of President Myles Brand. Isch will assume the role until a permanent successor is named.

As a member-run institution, it is the responsibility of the NCAA membership to conduct the search for a new president. That responsibility is discharged by the NCAA Executive Committee, chaired by Michael Adams, president of the University of Georgia. The Executive Committee is the highest governance body in the NCAA and is comprised of institutional chief executive officers that oversee Association-wide issues.

NCAA staff members are not involved with the search.

Although there is no official timetable for hiring a new president, it took 351 days from the retirement announcement of Cedric W. Dempsey to the appointment of President Brand.

In making the interim announcement, Adams was clear that no further information on the search for the new president would be made public until after the executive committee meets on October 29. "This will be a broad, open, national search for anyone who wishes to apply," he said. "I don't want to dwell on that today until I've had a chance to meet with the full Executive Committee. Our goal today is singular, and that is to introduce the interim president."

In his first press conference following the announcement, Isch pledged to continue the direction defined by Brand. "In the coming months I intend to move that agenda," he said. "To put that in simple terms, it will continue to focus on academic reform, fiscal responsibility, continued integration of athletics and academics and a continued emphasis on student-athlete well-being."

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Senior VP Jim Isch named NCAA interim president

2009-09-22T15:24:41Z

James L. Isch was named interim NCAA president today, succeeding Myles Brand who died of pancreatic cancer September 16. University of Georgia President and NCAA Executive Committee Chair Michael Adams made the announcement in Indianapolis following a meeting by the committee's administrative subcommittee.

Isch will be responsible for providing daily oversight and strategic direction to the organization until such time that the executive committee names a new president.

Read the full story on NCAA.org

College football's first female referee

2009-09-21T20:48:27Z

Sarah Thomas is the first of what is hopefully a growing trend among intercollegiate athletics. Thomas, a 35-year olds with two children, is the only female referee in major college football.

Gerald Austin, the coordinator of football officials for Conference USA, discovered Thomas during a high school playoff game and after two years of "easing her into the schedule," has given her a full schedule of games this season.

According to the New York Times' article, the Southwestern Athletic Conference's first female football official worked a game this past weekend. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has three women on its officiating crews.

Twitter users remember Myles Brand

2009-09-17T02:38:14Z

Twitter users are remembering the legacy of NCAA President Myles Brand. Follow the Double-A Zone @ncaadoubleazone

@MSSUMensBball: Sad loss for the NCAA with President Myles Brand's passing from pancreatic cancer. Leader who emphasized student well

@phoenix_az_jobs: NCAA President, Myles Brand, passed away last night - The Phoenix Pub: So take a moment and think of how Brand,

@BigWestSpo s: Once again, the Big West would like to offer its condolences to the family of Dr. Myles Brand. College spo s has lo

@guitarbassfire: Holy crap, Myles Brand died yesterday?!?! RIP.

@vivianhood: Sorry to hear NCAA president Myles Brand died http://tinyurl.com/n7m7d7

@MySpo sTracker: (@Mr_DyNamite) R.I.P. Myles Brand, yall know I love NCAA Spo

@GreenWaveMBB: Condolences go out from our men's basketball family to the family of Dr. Myles Brand

@coachtammysmith: Sad to hear about the death of NCAA President Myles Brand...prayers to his family

@UConnPete: RIP Myles Brand, one of the best heads of the NCAA.

@MySpo sTracker: (@coachtammysmith) Sad to hear about the death of NCAA President Myles Brand...prayers to his family

@JamesCGarland: New blog post in memory of my friend and colleague Myles Brand: http://bit.ly/ZUbXs

@SLSpo sOnline: MTSU Sidelines and MTSU SidelinesOnline send our thoughts and prayers to Myles Brand and his family. He will be missed.

@cbrennanspo s: Myles Brand was a cerebral man who stood up to Knight and W. Turns out the academic was toughest guy in the room. ht

@amystancombe: RIP Mary Travers , Myles Brand, and Mel Simons.

@Sprinturf: Sprinturf sends our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Myles Brand. He will be sadly missed and fondly re

@WorldTeamTennis: Spo s has lost a great advocate. Read Billie Jean King's statement on passing of Myles Brand. http://bit.ly/15cKWgabout

@iuealumni: I wonder how many IU diplomas bear the signature of Myles Brand? Does yours? http://tinyurl.com/l64sf5

@NavyAthletics: Navy thoughts are with Myles Brand, president of the #NCAA who passed away on Wednesday after a bout with pancreatic

@cmansfield27: @NCAADoubleAZone @ProfBlackistone: Fo' real, Myles Brand was a good guy in spo s. http://bit.ly/z6Z46about

@im_melissa: RIP Myles Brand http://bit.ly/ZiUYI Condolences go out to my colleagues who worked with him @ the NCAA. Might be time to

@Richmondwbball: Our thoughts are with the Myles Brand family. He had a profound impact on collegiate athletics. Brand empowered the

@IUKAA: The IUKAA is remembering Myles Brand, and extends our sincere condolences to his family.

@IUKAA: is remembering Myles Brand, and extends our sincere condolences to the Brand family. http://bit.ly/yYULma

@GoRoaringLions: It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of NCAA president Myles Brand. He leaves a great legacy of much

@RonnieRamos: Lots of thoughts about NCAA President Myles Brand, from Calipari to Billie Jean King. Share your thoughts. http://bit...

@KayYowFund: Myles Brand: A legacy of leadership. http://bit.ly/15YAeE

@BehindtheNCAA: ESPN video homage to the legacy NCAA President Myles Brand has left http://bit.ly/FqHKF

@MySpo sTracker: (@EMU_SA_FAR) Sad news about NCAA President Myles Brand losing his battle against cancer. He was a change agent.

@sninsider: Mike DeCourcy says college athletics has lost a great friend in Myles Brand. http://bit.ly/17LzJm

@johnclayiv: @sninsider: Mike DeCourcy says college athletics has lost a great friend in Myles Brand. http://bit.ly/17LzJm

@Quakr: RIP Myles Brand, who should be remembered for much more than booting Bob Knight. http://tinyurl.com/ls59pn

@km244: Myles Brand...great man! R.I.P.

@CoachFinamore: RIP Myles Brand. I once sent him an email on some thoughts for trying to fix Youth basketball and he sent me back a ...

@KcKlippel: I DIDNT KNOW MYLES BRAND DIED... =( Spo s Center is doing a nice piece on him.

@CCIW_Athletics: The CCIW offers condolences to the family and friends of NCAA President Myles Brand.

@MySpo sTracker: (@CCIW_Athletics) The CCIW offers condolences to the family and friends of NCAA President Myles Brand.

@RealClearSpo s: Thursday Morning Update: Myles Leaves Indelible Brand / Brand Wasn't Afraid to Make Tough Decisions / Rockies Survi ...

@wizardsdenbball: Rest In Peace Myles Brand... Great man that will be missed dearly!!

@TWiesehan: I prefer to acknowledge Myles Brand as the man who signed my IU Degree hanging on my wall, rather than the man who fired ...

@GymDogs: Sad news. NCAA President Myles Brand died Wednesday from pancreatic cancer. More at www.ncaa.org

@gmooreiu: @itiu IU remembers Myles Brand (Brand led IU to national leadership in IT among myriad other accomplishments) http://bi ...

@lkreynolds: Great tribute by Mechelle Voepel on Myles Brand: http://bit.ly/8x25w

@SMWW: Look For NCAA Successor To Come From President Of A College Campus. Myles Brand Set The Stage In A Very Unique Way. He Will ...

@GdsPlanet2: Three point stance: Brand make a difference: When Myles Brand began running the NCAA in 2003, he changed the ton.. http: ...

@ProfBlackistone: Fo' real, Myles Brand was a good guy in spo s. http://bit.ly/z6Z46

@Spa ansShop: Statements On The Passing Of NCAA President Myles Brand.. http://twit.ac/xYL1

@LaZyJeStYr: Pancreatic cancer takes SECOND well-known person this week: NCAA president Myles Brand has joined Patrick Swayze. RIP ht ...

@bbjspo s: I was sad to hear about Myles Brand's death. 1st Univ. prez ever picked 2 run NCAA; fired BKnight @ IU n '00 (as he shou ...

@A_Altissima: Myles Brand, NCAA President, has passed away. RIP, your effo s to emphasize the student in student athlete will be rem ...

@azrhythm: Myles Brand: A legacy of courage, leadership http://bit.ly/2CVyBY

@Frumi: Myles Brand: A legacy of courage, leadership: By TERRY HUTCHENS • and MARK ALESIA • September 17, 2009 For all o.. http://bit ...

@Daryl_Hill: Myles Brand: A legacy of courage, leadership http://bit.ly/jtkiZ

@hotnews26: Remembering Myles Brand in his own words http://bit.ly/Q1Uzl

@spo sleikno: College Spo s: Myles Brand Dies; Leaves Behind Legacy of Development for Black ...: Myles Br.. http://bit.ly/jeJ1v

@teebalicious: Myles Brand, thx 4 suppo ing academics, defending Title 9. Myles recognized the impo ance of learning teamwork and s ...

@superbus: RIP, Myles Brand. Your actions were questionable, but your intentions with the NCAA were snow-pure. We need more men like you.

@atiuqram: Mary Travers, Mel Simon, and Myles Brand, 3 greats in one day.

@sgumin: @rponto: RIP Myles Brand

@couragebuilder: Myles Brand: A legacy of courage, leadership - Journal and Courier http://bit.ly/u2eLk

@mitchdoner: R.I.P. NCAA Pres. Myles Brand, Patrick Swayze, and Simon Group founder Melvin Simon. All passed in two days of pancreatic..

@hoopfeed: Mechelle Voepel on Myles Brand: Goodbye to an advocate of women's spo s http://bit.ly/gRfDW #ncaaw #basketball

@SBCWorks: Indianapolis Mourns Loss of Myles Brand - http://shar.es/1W90p

@spo sbetr4life: Myles brand passed yesterday. he did ALOT of good for the NCAA!!!:"(

@RichardLowe: Just found out Myles Brand died today. I'm really sorry to hear that.

@Keno1021: Myles Brand lived a good life

@BuckyKatt: R.I.P NCAA president Myles Brand, who died of pancreatic cancer at 67. http://bit.ly/49ssbv

@JODaltonIUE: Remembering Myles Brand: www.iu.edu/brand

@drjjoyner: NCAA president Myles Brand dies at 67 http://bit.ly/bauZ4 | Sad to hear.

@depauwathletics: DePauw mourns the passing of NCAA President Myles Brand.

@laurens_updates: Two Indianapolis legends pass on :( RIP Myles Brand, Mel Simon www.indystar.com

@SiriSaysHi: @Peter_R_Casey: RIP to NCAA's Myles Brand.

@jrsoehnlen: is rest in peace Myles Brand.

@jvs3: Rest in peace Dr. Myles Brand.

@IANews0verviews: IA News Comments on the death of Myles Brand - WHAS 11: "I had the pleasure of first meeting Myles .http://bit.ly/ehrPU

@TRIZnik: R.I.P. Myles Brand of the NCAA. Pancreatic cancer claims another victim.

@MikeCanTri: RIP Henry Gibosn, Mary Travers, Patrick Swayze, Myles Brand, and every other celebrity that has died this week.

@Caitlyn07Cock: RIP Myles Brand - @BehindtheNCAA NCAA President Myles Brand passed away today. A tribute http://www.ncaa.org/

@kwiding: sorry to hear that former U of O president Myles Brand died. Mary of PP&M, too. weird day.

@rebeccamkanter: RIP Patrick Swayze and Myles Brand. Pancreatic Cancer: 2; Awesome people:

@emmyloolu: RIP NCAA Pres. Myles Brand! Another life lost to PC!

@bikeprof: A man of courage:Myles Brand died today.That name may not mean much outside Bloomington, or big-time int http://bit.ly/cJe08

@UtesFan89: NCAA pres Myles Brand passed away today after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Wow.

@usffootball: Saddened by the passing of NCAA President Myles Brand.

@indianabuzztap: The Hoosier Scoop >> Myles Brand (1942-2009) http://bit.ly/olYGK

@coachfitz51: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family & friends of Myles Brand.

@untulis: @a less Myles Brand an RPI alum.. who knew?

@CoachBonvicini: Myles Brand was a great man and outstanding leader for the NCAA...he will be missed.

@jpcloninger: Rest in peace, RPI graduate and now former president of the NCAA, Myles Brand '64.

@entreprenative: RIP Myles Brand......Indian Country thanks you for treating us, well, human.

@seriousR: Oh no! -> @KatCosley: RIP @IUBloomington: Myles Brand, former IU president (1994-2002), died today at age 67.

@cmansfield27: @SECSpo sUpdate RIP Dr. Myles Brand - Thank you for being an agent of change for SAs. We are truly indebted to you.

@a fanatic411: Wow 3 people died of pancreatic cancer this week - Patrick Swayze, Mel Simon, and Myles Brand - may they all RIP

@HCACDIII: Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues. http://bit.ly/gaoDg

@newszilla: [CBS] Brand should be remembered for reforming NCAA,not firing Knight: Myles Brand was the guy that stoodhttp://bit.ly/12TLol

@mireika: Alex Wolff: Myles Brand leaves a legacy of integrity, focus on academics in spo s (Spo s Illustrated)http://linkbee.com/C7CS7

@ShapingYouth: @cmansfield27 @womentalkspo s Champion of diversity and academic reform:NCAA Pres. Myles Brand dies at 67

@PersDevForYou: Myles Brand Dies; Leaves Behind Legacy of Development for Black ... http://bit.ly/3gMcX1

@va_longhorn: So sad to hear about...Myles Brand, past IU president and NCAA president.Read more about his lifehttp://www.ncaa.org/

@JBVick: Dr Myles Brand was a class act. May you RIP.

@SPO SCOM: Myles Brand, First College President to Lead NCAA, Dies at 67 http://bit.ly/CjGIg

@herdion: New post: Alex Wolff:Myles Brand leaves a legacy of integrity, focus on academics in spo s (Spo s Illustr(http://bit.ly/Iwcq)

@ErikGray: RIP Myles Brand (67), President of the NCAA 2002 - 2009. He was also the Indiana University President that fired Bob Knight.

@lennonpatton: : RIP Myles Brand, a very kind man (via @schadjoe) he also stood up to Bob Knight,a very tough thing to do;he had courage.

@Fox59BDonaldson: Just finished putting one of our stories together on Myles Brand...amazing life.

@newszilla: [USATODAY] NCAA's Brand was the strongest figure in college spo s : Myles Brand played a little baske.. http://bit.ly/b2HPx

@liborjany: Former NCAA president Myles Brand sits down with the late Walter Cronkite http://bit.ly/Wu5Fi #mylesbrand

@mmjcarr: @SheldenWilliams Man, Myles Brand passed today.

@dogwood: The Indy Star has features on Mel Simon & Myles Brand. Two Indy giants who died today. http://www.indystar.com/

@CRogbaby: Indiana lost two icons today.... RIP Mel Simon and Myles Brand

@dmn_colleges: College spo s - Remembering Myles Brand: I attended Indiana while Myles Brand was still preside.. http://bit.ly/c1ld0

@spa ansbuzztap: Michigan State Spa ans (Official Site) >> Statements On The Passing Of NCAA President Myles Brand http://bit.ly/3B2Q9D

@TCCC_spo s: The Commonwealth Coast Conference would like to offer its condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Myles Brand

@JU_SAAC: Sad to hear of the passing of NCAA president Myles Brand, a great man who cared deeply for student-athletes.

@spo smktgguy:RIP Myles Brand you did more good for NCAA & restoring the concept of "student" in student-athlete & held programs account

@BrighidWood: Cannot believe that Myles Brand has died of cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

@CBSSpo s_Views: Dodd on #NCAAF Brand should be remembered for reforming NCAA, not firing Knight: Myles Brand was t.http://bit.ly/pBLr2

@TBCAAthletics:NCAA President Myles Brand loses fight with cancer.Good man, did great things Will be missed by the athletic community