If they don’t have enough going on
The organization continues to embroil itself in controversy.  The O'Bannon cases, Miami University are just a few examples of cases that continue to embroil the NCAA in controversy.One of the account appears to be resolved although you might ask why the public had to become involved. It appears the NCAA always dispenses justice with a blindfold, there is often no humanity involved in the decisions. Heard you read or heard the saga of Kerwin Okoro? Briefly Okoro a basketball player was enrolled at Iowa State and transferred to Rutgers. His father died in December 2012 and his 28-year old brother died last spring.

After these twin tragedies in succession the Bronx native wanted to be nearer his family so he transferred to Rutgers University in New Jersey.  Okor wanted to play immediately and petitioned the NCAA. The rules of this governing body fail to take into account a catastrophe such as a death in the family---as this is written Okoro will forced to sit out this upcoming season. The second case is resolved now however this is the story. A former U.S. Marine enrolled at Middle Tennessee wanted to play football, NCAA said no. It turned out the former serviceman had played intramural football while in the service. From all indications there was no pay involved. Once the media broke the story a firestorm of criticism came forth, what did the NCAA do, they reversed their earlier ruling.

On the other hand
I stated in the above story how the NCAA often dispenses justice with a blindfold. The NCAA approved Michael Dixon Jr.’s appeal to play this season at Memphis. If you remember the tale this former Mizzou Tiger’s scholarship was revoked after two alleged sexual assaults. A police investigation never resulted in criminal charges being filed however it was enough for Mizzou’s administration. Dixon Jr. missed playing last season due to these off-court actions. The 6-1 point guard petitioned the NCAA to play immediately.

Well stated
This response from a Laker fan says it all, he was reacting to chatter regarding the Lakers tanking the 2013-14 season. The team would lose on purpose to position themselves the opportunity to draft a cant-miss prospect such as Andrew Wiggins. “If we lose giving it our all I can live w/ that. Trying to get cute and lose on purpose is gutless.” The other point we assume that athlete to turn your team around is a legitimate star. What if that player turns out to be a knucklehead Michael Beasley type? Talent exhibited on the basketball court immaturity off it. Worst yet a Greg Oden type whose series of injuries have kept him on the sidelines for much of his NBA career. I can concur and reaffirm, to lose on purpose is gutless.

It might be a good move
Jeremy Tyler went overseas to play so did Brandon Jennings. Tyler has tasted little success however Jennings has managed an NBA career. A third athlete is about to try the same route of Tyler and Jennings. Aquille Carr a 5-7 148 pound point guard who committed to Seton Hall has decided on Europe instead. Can he translate outstanding high school play to the pro level? The question is unanswered at this point; reports indicate Carr has a 48-inch vertical. A comparison could be made with current Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (5-9); he’s been measured at 43.5. Carr might indeed be making a mistake however keep in mind he probably has no aspiration to attend college. Ask the the question once again why are high school players forced to attend college? Those headed to the NBA only remain 1-year anyway.

Is he serious
Did you read or hear the words of former All-Pro Gary Payton? “The Glove” as he was nicknamed for his defense claimed Jazz point guard John Stockton was a nemesis. Payton claimed “Stockton was more difficult to guard than Michael Jordan.” First it’s been too many years since all three were on the court at the same time. Please don’t consider this a knock at Stockton, he was a multi-talented player. Stockton was selected to the NBA’s 50^th Anniversary Team a 10X All-Star Game performer. He finished his career being selected to the ‘92 Olympic Dream Team and ‘96 team winning Gold twice. With this play during his NBA career it’s easy to see why he was inducted in the Hall of Fame. This is only a brief portion of the brilliant career of John Stockton. I find Payton’s statement a little difficult to comprehend.