I found this October 30, 2009 ESPN article about a student-athlete lying to the NCAA most interesting.

Here are some important comments in the article from Stacey Osburn of the NCAA:

"Our members have clearly spoken on the importance of honesty in athletics and expect all student-athletes and administrators to follow the principals of ethical conduct."

"These rules are in place to ensure integrity in the investigative process, and by extension to ensure a level playing field."

"NCAA rules are applied equally to all individuals regardless of national prominence or level of athletic ability." 


At the University of Nevada, Reno, however, President Milton Glick just rewarded Athletic Director Cary Groth with a 3-year contract extension despite his knowledge that Groth has been exposed for lying under oath (a felony) several times about numerous issues including those related to the NCAA.  

Groth has also been caught falsifying evidence and falsifying public documents . . . and of course she has the university under an ongoing investigation by the NCAA.  She also admitted that she retaliated against me.

Rich Merritt, the former men's golf coach, was retained by Glick and Groth after he was caught lying, cheating, and jeopardizing the eligibility and welfare of his student-athletes.

We will find out soon enough (upon completion of the UNR-NCAA investigation) if Osburn's statements are true, that the NCAA applies its' rules equally to all students, coaches, and administrators.


Make sure you check blog #2 for a great photo taken by Debra Reid of the Sparks Tribune.

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