Sports: Page 103

Alabama, Louisville Passing Test in Classroom

Alabama and Louisville are performing almost as well in the classroom as they do on the playing field.

College Presidents’ Role in Sports Being Reassessed

University of North Carolina Chancellor Holden Thorp is among those who say many leaders don’t have the training to handle a major athletics program.

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Deacon Jones, NFL Hall of Famer, Dies

His nickname belied his calling. David “Deacon” Jones was the most feared member of the Fearsome Foursome, the original sackmaster.

Ohio State President Retires in Wake of Notre Dame Jabs

Gee came under fire for jokingly referring to “those damn Catholics” at Notre Dame and poking fun at the academic quality of other schools.

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A Look at Rutgers’ Missteps Since Joining Big Ten

On Nov. 20 of last year, Rutgers was on top of the college athletics world. How things have changed.

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5 Ex-New Jersey Governors Gives Rutgers Chief Vote of Confidence

Five former New Jersey governors, who served from the 1970s through 2004 representing both political parties, have given the embattled president of Rutgers University a vote of confidence.

Paterno Family, Others at Penn State Sue NCAA

The NCAA is facing a lawsuit seeking to overturn the landmark sanctions for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

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Governor Defends Rutgers President Amid AD Controversy

Robert Barchi, Rutgers’ president, has become a target of criticism amid athletic director abuse allegations.

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Rutgers AD Has Not Considered Resigning Despite Allegations

Julie Hermann has not considered withdrawing as Rutgers’ incoming athletic director despite past abuse allegations.

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Griner Interview Fuels Further Discussion of inclusion in College Sports

The WNBA’s top draft pick said in an interview with ESPN Magazine that, as a standout for Baylor University, she was encouraged not to discuss her sexuality, because it could hurt recruiting.

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Federal Judge Weighs Fate of Corbett Suit vs. NCAA

Gov. Tom Corbett will learn within the next few weeks whether his federal lawsuit against the NCAA over the penalties handed down against Penn State will be allowed to continue, following a nearly two-hour hearing Monday in Harrisburg.

State Report Finds Coppin State in Need of Administrative and Programmatic Overhaul

Special Review Committee Issue Recommendations to Address Coppin State Student Challenges.

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