ABSTRACT

Scandals in College Sports includes 21 classic and contemporary case studies and ethical dilemmas showcasing challenges that threatened the integrity and credibility of intercollegiate sports programs at a range of institutional types across the country. Cases cover NCAA policy violations and ethical dilemmas involving student-athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders, including scandals of academic misconduct, illegal recruiting practices, sexual assault, inappropriate sexual relationships, hazing, concussions, and point shaving. Each chapter author explores the details of the specific case, presents the dilemma in a broader sociocultural context, and ultimately offers an alternative ending to help guide future practice. This timely book highlights the impact that sports have on institutions of higher education and guides college leaders and educators in informed discussions of policy and practice.

 

chapter 1|9 pages

Bad Sportsmanship

Why College Sports Are so Scandalous

part I|68 pages

Recruitment and Compensation Scandals

chapter 2|12 pages

Till Death Do Us Part

The Rise and Fall of Mustang Mania at Southern Methodist University

chapter 7|11 pages

Suspect Recruiting

The SUNY Binghamton Basketball Scandal

chapter 8|8 pages

Covering Up Murder

The Death of Patrick Dennehy at Baylor University

part II|36 pages

Competition Schemes, Academics, and Unfair Advantages

chapter 12|12 pages

The NCAA on Drugs

Players, Performance-Enhancing Drugs, and the Need for Tougher Testing Policies and Practices

part III|51 pages

Abuse and Harm to Student-Athletes

chapter 14|7 pages

Praying to Play

A Coach’s Control of Players’ Spiritual Lives at Oakland University

chapter 15|9 pages

No Drinking, No Drugs, No Lesbians

Coach Rene Portland and the Culture of Homophobia in Women’s Basketball at Penn State

chapter 17|10 pages

“Numerous and Repeated Concussions” at Eastern Illinois University

Adrian Arrington’s Lawsuit Against the NCAA

part IV|60 pages

Sexual Misconduct and Gender Discrimination