Every four years or so, the NCAA publishes the results of a survey of college student-athletes about their use of performance-enhancing and recreational drugs. You can see the whole report at the NCAA website. The nearly 20,000 participants in the study were gathered from all sports at all NCAA divisions. Read more…
One of the fun things about track and field is that it is really easy to compare your performances with others. The IAAF lists your statistics two ways. In one list, they show everybody’s best mark. My best throw in the shot put ranked #33 in the world this year. The second Read more…
Jose Canseco doesn’t just speak with his bat. He lets people know what’s on his mind. But is he getting fair treatment from the press? An article by AP in today’s news refers to Canseco’s comments as a “diatribe.” The American Heritage Dictionary defines diatribe as a “bitter, abusive denunciation.” Read more…
Athletic departments are no strangers to crisis management. Athletes, coaches, fans, and boosters can do some remarkably stupid things. But what do you do when the unimaginable happens? When two of your athletes are arrested for MURDER?!! Talk about PR nightmares! :O This is the situation facing Montana State. Basketball Read more…
Kent State recently made headlines by banning their athletes from Facebook, the popular social networking service for student and other communities. Student-athletes have until August 1 to take their profiles down. As a side note to Kent State Sports Information, you might add your own statement about Facebook. A Read more…