Major NCAA news

Today, NCAA Board of Governors Chair John J. DeGioia announced by mutual agreement with the board that Mark Emmert will be stepping down as president of the NCAA.  He will continue to serve in his role until a new president is selected and in place or until June 30, 2023. “Throughout my tenure I’ve emphasized […]

NCAA moves quickly to adapt to changing landscape

The NCAA announced an upcoming constitutional convention that will alter the future of college athletics. The Board of Governors said it voted to approve a constitutional convention in November with the expectation to approve changes in January 2022. Jack Degioia serves as the chairman of the Board of Governors and the president of Georgetown University […]

NCAA sets July as target for interim NIL rules

It looks like the NCAA is finally going to give in. According to the Associated Press, NCAA president Mark Emmert said Wednesday they are working on interim rules that will permit college athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness by July. This will not be a permanent solution, but will act as […]

NCAA President heading to Washington for NIL push

USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz reported on Saturday afternoon that NCAA President Mark Emmert will meet with United States Senators and Congressmen next week about name, image and likeness legislation. This comes on the heels of several states including Florida and Georgia signing bills into law that allow college athletes to receive compensation for sponsorships. The […]

Clemson will decide when it can play football, not the NCAA

The state of South Carolina and Clemson University will decide when it will begin a return to college athletics and not the NCAA. That is what NCAA President Mark Emmert told ESPN’s Heather Dinich Tuesday night in a report on ESPN.com. In her story, Emmert said the NCAA will not mandate or oversee a uniform […]

NCAA President says it is unlikely all college football teams will start at same time

The coronavirus is making it unlikely colleges and universities will be ready to compete in athletics at the same time this fall. That is what NCAA President Mark Emmert reported Friday night in an interview shown on the NCAA’s official Twitter page. Emmert was joined in the interview with the NCAA’s chief medical officer, Dr. […]

Championship events can return to Palmetto State

The Atlantic Coast Conference will host its championships in the state of South Carolina once again. ACC Commissioner John Swofford said in a statement sent to The Clemson Insider on Friday he applauds the state of South Carolina for removing the Confederate flag from the State House Grounds. “I personally applaud the decision to remove […]