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The Fab Five Silent Protest
The Michigan "Fab Five" which consisted of basketball players: Jalen Rose, Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson have a silent protest against Nike by wearless brandless clothing during games. They did this after Nike sold a "Fab Five" clothing line and the boys could not get any money on it. This is important, because the NCAA and brands will throw out merchandise on players and not give them any money. -
Beloved Ohio State football coach, Jim Tressel, Resigns Amidst Allegations
Jim Tressel, THE University of Ohio State head football coach, resigns after the NCAA alleges that he has ignored rule violations committed by some of his players. This is important, because the rule violations were the players getting free tattoos. The NCAA has way too many petty rules and violations. -
University of Texas Football Program Brings in Record $104 Million
The University of Texas football program brings in a record $104 million. Although that might just be almost common nowadays, it was unheard of 3 years ago. This is important as it shows a small sample of how college sports are becoming all about the money, and the players get none. -
Louisville Stripper Scandal
The University of Louisville of in a lot of turmoil as Katina Powell comes out and accuses assistant coach Andre McGee of hiring strippers, including herself, to come to the basketball team's dorms and having sex with players and recruits. This is important, because it shows a serious recruiting violation that is under further notice and could cause a very, very big punishment if guilty. -
University of Missouri Football Team Goes On Strike
The Mizzou college football team decides to go on strike and refused to play until the school president Tim Wolfe resigns after he did not act upon racial incidents at the university, This incident is important, because whether you agree with it or not, these players came together over something that goes beyond football and stood up for what they believe in.
