Another offseason, another college football scandal. While it may be nice to always be able to
read about college football, the negative headlines are becoming much too
commonplace. Player arrests and drunk
driving incidents are bad enough, but child sex scandals and inappropriate
hiring practices are clear indications that these football programs have far
too much power and influence. Top
football programs already seem to be separate from the core of the university,
with their athletes having access to the finest workout equipment, great
tutors, and relaxed academic standards.
Yet, when there are clear instances of wrongdoing caused by the
perceived invincibility of the football programs and its members, the NCAA does
nothing. These crimes must stop, and
they will only stop when NCAA enforcement becomes feared, and real punishments
are doled out.
