SCRANTON TIMES-TRIBUNE Editorial: … The suit makes plain that the NCAA acted far outside the scope of its own rules in imposing the sanctions. It conducted no investigation, alleged no violation of NCAA rules and allowed Dr. Emmert and the executive committee to impose sanctions even though both specifically are barred by the NCAA bylaws from intervening in sanctions proceedings…
It also quoted Dr. Emmert when he was the president of Louisiana State University: “Simply put, success in LSU football is essential for the success of Louisiana State University.”
Antitrust cases often are difficult to prove. But regardless of whether this suit succeeds, it will serve a valuable purpose in debunking the NCAA’s claim to being some sort of white knight… (more)
