2018 March Madness is here - Just for Fun - can you pick the perfect bracket?

The odds of predicting a 100% successful March Madness bracket? Odds very, but some sources have the probability of 1 in 9.2 quintillion. 

CLICK HERE to download the 2018 March Madness bracket posted online by the Miami Herald.

Good luck with your predictions. It is all just for fun.

‘Jonathan’s Day’ Returns To Palmetto Bay - December 9 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Coral Reef Park

All are welcomed to join in and participate in this fun and information filled event!

The event is being held in conjunction with the University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). CARD is a non-profit organization providing direct services to thousands of South Florida families affected by autism.

All are welcome to Jonathan’s Day on December 9 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

CLICK HERE to view official CBS 4 online information regarding Jonathan's Day 2017.

CLICK HERE to view the official Palmetto Bay online information regarding Jonathan's Day 2017.

CLICK HERE to view a prior post regarding Palmetto Bay's first Jonathan's Day:  November 28, 2016, Palmetto Bay's Unique Abilities Fair / Jonathan's Day

The Village of Palmetto Bay is committed to fostering inclusion in our community by implementing and promoting positive programs that benefit children of all ages and all abilities.  In its 2nd consecutive year in Palmetto Bay, this day of inclusion and acceptance is named after South Florida's very own Jonathan Mizrachi, the 13-year-old son of a CBS 4 Miami News employee.  Despite being autistic, Jonathan's fearless attitude toward life defines him much more so than his condition, and his exceptional outlook is something to be celebrated.  The event serves to connect parents, friends and families to resources and information that enrich the lives of children with unique abilities in a fun and celebratory outdoor environment.

The event will take place on December 9th at the beautiful Coral Reef Park, located at 7895 SW 152nd Street, from 8 am until noon.  Everyone is welcome to Jonathan's Day; Fun in Palmetto Bay; all kids, all abilities, all ages!  Just come prepared to have a great time.  Don't miss being part of the community connection that makes Palmetto Bay the best place to live, work and play.

                                         Thank You to Our Supporters

Palmetto Bay is thankful to have the support from the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) and the Association of Agencies (AOA), along with that of CBS 4 Miami News.  These organizations are key service providers for individuals and families with unique abilities, and they continue to pledge their commitment to these families by supporting events such as Jonathan's Day.
(information above from the Village web page for Jonathan's Day)

Palmetto Bay's Unique Abilities Fair / Jonathan's Day - Sat., Dec. 3rd from 10 am to 1 pm

Join us at Coral Reef Park on Saturday for Jonathan's Day. 

What is Jonathan's Day?  Watch the video from "Focus on South Florida", WBFS, MyTV33, Rudabeh Shahbazi, as Jonathan Mirzrachi, the 12 year old namesake of Jonathan's Day, talks about this event with his mother, Melinda Mizrachi, to provide details on the purpose of this wonderful event: Focus On South Florida: Jonathan's Day: The University of Miami and Nova University's 'Center for Autism and Related Disabilities' are on a mission.

You're invited to Palmetto Bay's Unique Abilities Fair -Jonathan's Day, a Day of Community Discovery, Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 10 am to 1 pm at Coral Reef Park.

Jonathan's Day will be a day filled with food, fun, and programming to raise community awareness about children with autism and other vulnerable populations and their families. Read more. RSVP with us today or click here to make a donation!

The University of Miami and Nova University’s “Center for Autism and Related Disabilities” are on a mission — to provide support and assistance to people with autism, and to help families of children diagnosed with the disorder.

 

Photos of the Day - Palmetto Bay proclaims April 11 - UM Baseball Coach Jim Morris Day

April 11, 2016, was a great day for UM and its fans.  It was my honor to be present and part of the recognition of the outstanding career of UM Baseball Coach, Jim Morris, who just reached 1,000 wins at UM, 1,500 total wins overall.  The UM Baseball team had just reached #1 in all the baseball polls for the first time since 2008.  

Palmetto Bay Council Member Tim Schaffer, UM Baseball Coach Jim Morris & Eugene Flinn

Both Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay proclaimed April 11, 2016, UM Baseball Coach Jim Morris Day - the procs were presented at the Village of Palmetto Bay at the Miami's Community Newspapers lunch and learn.  State Representative Kionne L. McGhee also recognized Coach Morris with State recognition.

Palmetto Bay Council Member Tim Schaffer, UM Baseball Coach Jim Morris

 

& Eugene Flinn - 'throwing up the "U"'

 Of course - part of the South Miami-Dade Transit Team were present - collaboration.

State Rep. Kionne McGhee, Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner & Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn

 I could not resist remarking how nice it would be, if we could ride the light rail from our respective cities ultimately disembarking at the UM Metrorail station to attend UM Baseball games. 

ZIKA Forum - UHealth - Wed, March 23, 2016, 1-5 PM

Concerned about the Zika virus?  UHealth, University of Miami Health System, Department of Public Health Sciences is holding a ZIKA Forum:

State of the Science,

Public Health Safety and Ethics

Presented by U Health, University of Miami Health System

Department of Public Health Sciences
Division of Infectious Diseases

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
University of Miami | Donna Shalala Student Center
1330 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
305-243-6716

This event is OPEN and FREE for the public

University of Miami | Donna Shalala Student Center
NOTE: Valet Parking is complimentary for this event.

CLICK HERE to view the official website for more information

Beaux Arts Festival set for Saturday at UM - Coral Gables - MiamiHerald.com

Beaux Arts Festival set for Saturday at UM - Coral Gables - MiamiHerald.com
Howard Cohen of the Miami Herald previews this weekend’s 63rd annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art on the University of Miami campus.

See you there!

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/14/3870735_beaux-arts-festival-set-for-saturday.html#storylink=cpy

U Miami v the Louisville Cardinals - the build up to Saturday's bowl game

Which team will bring its “A” game to the Russell Athletic Bowl game this Saturday?

This is nothing new, it is always a concern at bowl season.  Which team is hungry for a win versus the team simply ‘happy to be there’ and celebrating its way to a lay down loss.

Read the CNN online Bleacher Report which previews the December 28,2013, game between University of Miami and the Louisville Cardinals.

The CNN Bleacher Report subplots:

A budding rivalry as Louisville moves from the American Athletic Conference to the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2014.

Miami backyard recruiting conflicts, which I describe as Cardinals poaching some South Florida talent in what Howard Schnellenburger originally created “The State of Miami.”  Note that Cardinals quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was originally a Hurricanes commit (there is more to this story).

The Miami Herald also details this ongoing backyard tug-of-war for So. Fla talent: Louisvillefootball team builds its squad with South Florida pipeline, noting that the Louisville Head Coach has recruited heavily in South Florida; current results being that 24 players Louisville’s roster are from South Florida.

I also like to read the hometown newspapers for the opposing-local slant on the game.  See The Courier-Journal online, Dec 24: Louisville coach Charlie Strong's sales pitch wins over Florida recruits. The Courier-Journal reports that Louisville has 39 from the state on its roster. Many of them hail from the Miami area and, like Rogers, grew up rooting for Saturday’s Russell Athletic Bowl opponent. 

There's also the coaching factor with Louisville head coach Charlie Strong and defensive line coach Clint Hurtt. Strong was the former defensive coordinator at rival Florida, while Hurtt is a former Miami player and assistant who was eventually implicated in the long-running NCAA investigation.

Read and prepare for the game

See today’s coverage in the Miami Herald for its daily lead up coverage to the big game: Disrupting Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is key for Miami in bowl game, there is a little "ouch factor" here in the coverage as Susan Miller Degan's article lead off with: Trying to fluster one of the nation’s most unflappable quarterbacks when you’ve struggled at times against the garden variety is like tackling the Rubik’s Cube when you haven’t quite mastered the jigsaw puzzle.

Go Canes!

NCAA judgment day update. No Appeal. University of Miami Leadership Addresses NCAA Report

The UM will NOT appeal the penalties announced by the NCAA today, Tuesday, October 22, 2013.  The University of Miami has issued a report concerning the NCAA sanctions.  Click the following headline to view University of Miami Leadership Addresses NCAA Report.

Excerpts from the statement include:

The University accepts the findings and the additional penalties as detailed in the Committee on Infractions report and will not appeal. The University is grateful to the Committee for a fair and thorough hearing.

As a proud member of the NCAA, the University of Miami remains committed to its fellow institutions and to the core principles that we—the members of the association—have always believed in.

To read more about the NCAA Investigation of the University of Miami, visit www.miami.edu/ncaainvestigation.

This report also includes detailed statements from the Chair of the Board of Trustees Leonard Abess, President Donna E. Shalala, and Director of Athletics Blake James.  Go follow the link above to review the statements

The NCAA sanctions are announced: Miami Hurricanes to lose scholarships but avert bowl ban - UM - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Hurricanes to lose scholarships but avert bowl ban - UM - MiamiHerald.com
The penalties are more severe than I would have expected under the circumstances, but it is reported in this Miami herald that the penalties are “in the tolerable range.” At least it appears over.

Here are the sanctions are reported in the Miami Herald:

·         Loss of nine scholarships for the football team over a three-year probationary period (2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17)

·         NO postseason ban.

·         UM basketball will lose three scholarships, one each for the next three years.

There were several former coaches and employees who were individually subject to the NCAA proceeding.  Here is how they reportedly fared:

·         Former UM and current University of Missouri basketball coach Frank Haith was suspended for the first five games of the 2013-14 season. He also must attend an NCAA Regional Rules seminar at the end of the 2013-14 academic year.

·         Former UM football assistants Clint Hurtt and Aubrey Hill and former basketball assistant Jorge Fernandez each received a two-year show cause order in effect from Tuesday through Oct. 21, 2015 – meaning each is effectively banned from coaching in college for two years. Hurtt, a current assistant at Louisville, was also penalized by his university, the NCAA said. Hill is the current head coach at Miami Carol City High.

·         Miami Herald reported that it is unclear whether former UM basketball assistant Jake Morton received any penalties

What now?  UM has 15 days to submit in writing if it intends to appeal any or all of the sanctions and/or the findings of violations, according to NCAA bylaws. The Herald reports that a source said UM will not appeal the penalties.
 

And – Nevin Shapiro, remains in jail, serving a 20-year prison sentence for a $930 million Ponzi scheme where he can no longer slime anyone. In reviewing the Miami Herald reports, it appears that at least part of Felon Shapiro’s ill-motives against UM may have been personal anger because “once the players became pros, they turned their back on me. It made me feel like a used friend.”  Could felon Shapiro been angry that these players failed to invest in his scheme?

UM Held hostage - 781 days. Can we replace the Federal shutdown with an NCAA shutdown

781 days and counting!

Feel free to correct me, but I calculate that it has been 781 days from August 16, 2011, the date I have that the Charles Robinson Article was published on Yahoo Sports until today, Saturday, October 5, 2013.  Yes, I mean it, UM Held Hostage.  2 years, 1 month, 19 days. This is a long time to be punished by a holding a big black cloud over one’s head, especially where UM has applied probably the harshest self-imposed penalties while we all wait for a NCAA to complete its so-called investigation and impose its ruling.

By the way, the NCAA has investigated and absolved itself for its own wrong doing, using an “outside” counsel. What happened since then?

More dates: UM did not receive the NCAA's Notice of Allegations from the NCAA until February 19, 2013.  The hearing was held beginning June 13, 2013.  What’s that been?  115 days or 3 months, 23 day. What are the tribunal members doing?  To each of them I ask: What do you call an order that is released from a tribunal more than 115 days after hearings? Answer: “Stale”  I can think of many courts and administrative agencies that would reverse an order delayed so long and possible rebuke the Judge for the delay in timely rendering.

How can student athletes properly concentrate on school and athletics while they wait for a decision that decides how much they pay for the sins of others long since departed?

Wish of the week: An end to the Federal shutdown to be replaced by an NCAA shutdown.   

NCAA Member schools need to start acting like participating members a/k/a directors over the NCAA, rather than subjects to a monarch and demand better from the NCAA. Any one of them could be next.

Observations of the Dolphins first scrimmage game. The games have officially begun. South Florida wakes from its summer vacations

I watched the Dolphins game and felt the rush that the season is finally here! Not necessarily the football season, (sorry Heat, I watch and root for you, but I still consider this a football town) but the early scrimmage start signals the beginning of life returning to South Florida. 

The South Florida season is when everyone finally returns from their travels and schools start - football through the end of the Art Show season.  It is participant and active time in South Florida once again.

This is the time that South Florida is at its best. I am looking forward to the end of summer and the start of a new year that for us football fans and/or with children in school, starts in late August, not in January.

The game, oh yeah, I read the laments about the Dolphins loss.  Several thoughts come to mind:

1.  It is a scrimmage. The Dolphins lost a game by 4 points after giving up two scores on turnovers, one a tipped ball intercepted and returned for a touchdown. I’d rather come up 4 points short in a game that does not count in the standings, having driven for points then be pleased that the Dolphins won on two mistakes by their opposition.

2.  It is a scrimmage.  Of course the game is going to be somewhat sloppy. That is why they play pre-season. Do you think they would risk injury to multi-million dollar players during preseason if everyone was expected to be ready to go day/game one? I want to see the new guys fight through the jitters and fight for roster spots than watch the veterans try to avoid injury.

3. It is a scrimmage. I wonder, and I cannot answer this question, but do teams even scout other teams for a pre-preseason game like the Hall of Fame scrimmage? Who knows who is going to play, let alone what the expected play schemes will be. I assume they are looking to assess the players currently in their camp rather than worrying about opposing players who may be working in the real world outside of football in the next 34 days.

4.  I was wrong about the game last night being far from the Superbowl.  It was similar in one respect. I enjoyed some of the commercials.  I don’t know if it was new, but the Hyundai commercial (at least I think it was for Hyundai) with the kid putting together the team to get his ball back was enjoyable – so insofar as TV commercials; this was not a scrimmage, Madison Avenue is already in mid to post season form. 

Overall impressions:  Let the games begin.  Life is good.  I am looking forward to Friday, August 30 when UM (no preseason) kicks off against Fla. Atlantic. I am really looking forward to the UM/Gator game September 7.  Then we see the real season open for the Miami Dolphins on Sunday September 8 at Cleveland.

And so it begins. Humble beginnings, but a start to the season nonetheless. Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys hopefuls play encore to Hall of Fame induction ceremony - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys hopefuls play encore to Hall of Fame induction ceremony - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
8:00 PM Tonight, Sunday, August 4, 2013. This is a network TV game! The Cowboys hoping to make the roster take on those who want to make the roster for the Dolphins.

No one will mistake this game for the Superbowl, but the game will be far too real for those unsure of making the final rosters.  Call it the undrafted free agent bowl.

I happen to like preseason games. Its an insight into team development. You can root for the little guys. Players soon find out whether they have an realistic opportunity or if they were hired as part time tackle dummies. Some years you get to watch place kickers duel it out.  Just please, take these games for what they are: scrimmages.  I recommend that you don't take these games too seriously.  The old Raiders in the Coach Madden days never did.

The preseason games will be all we have until the University of Miami opens its season on Friday (Friday?) August 30th against Florida Atlantic University at Joe Robbie Stadium.   Go 'Canes!

My oldest daughter became a gator, so we will have to sit far apart at the next UM Game, September 7.

SI - never a fan of the University of Miami - takes a critical look at the NCAA and president Mark Emmert

Under Emmert, NCAA enforcement division has gone from bad to worse

Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/miami-ncaa/#ixzz2W6jrgJ77

Miami Hurricanes brace for NCAA hearings - UM - MiamiHerald.com

INDIANAPOLIS: Donna Shalala, Miami Hurricanes brace for NCAA hearings - UM - MiamiHerald.com

Waiting for the other shoe to drop.  I am looking forward to reading the SI article titled “The Institution Has Lost Control” (which the Miami Herald reports is set to be released in magazines Thursday). The article is alleged to touch on the “atmosphere of instability, distrust and tension in the NCAA’s enforcement division” since NCAA President Mark Emmert took office in October 2010.

Good luck to the 'Canes with this group. The NCAA will be hard pressed not to try to save face and take it out on the 'Canes.

UM finally comes to hearing Thurs., June 13th. What you can expect

Bleacherreport.com: What Mississippi State's NCAA Probation Means to Miami By Michael Felder
(National College Football Lead Writer) on June 10, 2013

Click the link above to read the entire article.  For those who have not followed College Football for several years, turned on TV or Internet news or read any newspapers - the University of Miami finally has its day in 'court' (before an NCAA internal board) this Thursday, June 13.  What can we expect from what, in my opinion, is universally accepted as "tainted" proceedings which has seen firings of NCAA enforcement administrators and investigators, exclusion of some evidence and the over-empowerment, a ridiculous granting of a public stage, to an admitted liar and convicted felon.  In summary, the author states that:

For Miami fans, the smart move is to simply hope for the best, hope that the NCAA recognizes this is a battle it cannot win, and to take its ball and go home. Hope that time served is the compromise. Most importantly, hope that the NCAA does not continue its crusade against the 'Canes despite the public missteps that have tainted the findings.

The NCAA is a strange beast. Often, none of its rulings appear to follow much in the way of a pattern. In the case  of something as unique as the Miami situation, this becomes even more true. There is nothing to learn about Miami from Mississippi State situation. But this Miami case is teaching all of us plenty about how the NCAA operates.

CLICK HERE to view previous blog articles regarding this outrageous NCAA v. UM witch hunt. Just for fun, here is a YouTube clip of how I think the hearing will play out on Thursday (WARNING - "R" rated language in video):

"I put it to you (NCAA President Mark Emmert), isn't this an indictment of our entire American society?"

Really, NCAA, still holding to your witness? Convicted UM booster Shapiro says he lied on witness stand in federal trial - MiamiHerald.com

Convicted UM booster Shapiro says he lied on witness stand in federal trial - Miami-Dade - Miami Herald.com

How damaged can damaged goods get? This is yet more evidence of a person who has no concern for credibility, yet the NCAA wants to believe he was telling the truth - when it comes to the Miami Hurricanes. The NCAA wants to continue to use as the catalyst for the complaint and its star witness a person who is serving significant federal time for lying to and exploiting his investors, clients, family and law partners. He doesn't stop there, associating with him has led to investigation of his own lawyers. The Federal Court is also investigating his bankruptcy lawyer. He has even filed a Florida Bar complaint against his own lawyers for "allowing him to lie."

Maybe the NCAA should poll Shapiro's former clients and investors for comments on his credibility. Shapiro has even damaged the NCAA itself. Remember my prior post, the NCAA cannot exorcise the demons merely throwing Julie Roe Lach, the NCAA’s Vice President of Enforcement and Mart Emmert’s hand-picked choice for the position under the bus and temporarily to the unemployment line for her role in the improper conduct that occurred during the investigation into Nevin Shapiro’s associated with Miami. 

The NCAA is a voluntary sports organization.  It is not an agency of government, though the NCAA certainly does not appear to understand this fact. However, reasonable standards of investigation conduct should apply. Any evidence from Nevin Shapiro or derived as a result of information provided by or through Nevin Shapiro should be excluded.  The "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine springs from what is known as the Exclusionary Rule which mandates that evidence improperly (illegally) obtained or from an unreasonable search, or coercive interrogation must be excluded.

It is not just first tier.  Evidence is also excluded from trial under the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine if it was gained through evidence uncovered illegally, through unreasonable search, or coercive interrogation. It is abundantly clear that the NCAA would never put Shapiro "on the stand" to testify in this case, but let's be clear, everything started and points to this admitted schemer.

The NCAA should have all the responsibility and no greater rights than governments when dealing with member schools. The member should should be looking into whether they have over-empowered the NCAA.  The fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine should properly be employed to deter law NCAA enforcement from violating rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.  To do otherwise only encourages such people with so questionable morals or evil intent to exact vengeance against member schools, coaches, players, students and fans.

More on the fruit of the poisonous tree.  A major case involving the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine is Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471, 83 S. Ct. 407, 9 L. Ed. 2d 441 (1963). Read on should you be so motivated. 

What would Ben Franklin say of the NCAA? I bet he would warn the NCAA that "He that lieth down with dogs shall rise up with fleas."

NCAA enforcement: Time to admit your "lack of institutional control.” Miami Herald article: External review: Some NCAA staffers acted inappropriately in Miami Hurricanes inquiry. Statement issued by UM President Donna E. Shalala

External review: Some NCAA staffers acted inappropriately in Miami Hurricanes inquiry - UM - MiamiHerald.com 

It takes a strong person to admit fault and move on. Unfortunately for the UM (as well as for other NCAA members) the NCAA enforcement division is not strong enough and insists on moving forward to win at all costs. This has obviously become personal for some members of the NCAA, even to the point of throwing some of its staffers under the bus (see Report: NCAA VP of Enforcement fired over Miami investigation, reporting that Julie Roe Lach, the NCAA’s Vice President of Enforcement and Mart Emmert’s hand-picked choice for the position, has been fired as a result of her role in the improper conduct that occurred during the investigation into Nevin Shapiro’s associated with Miami) 

I have to raise the question as to whether it is time for frustration to turn to anger and action. The NCAA appears lose more credibility every day. It is time for some internal soul searching into its own obvious lack of institutional control and settle up and then engage some outside entitles to investigate and make substantive changes to the way the NCAA does business, but it is time to stop compounding their errors. 

Susan Miller Degnan reports that the NCAA case involving the University of Miami will continue — just without about 20 percent of the information the governing body of college athletics has deemed tainted because of “improper conduct” during its investigation.

Obviously ignoring the taint and the UM’s good faith self-imposing of sanctions; the NCAA Enforcement President announced the NCAA’s intention is to move forward with this case, when asked when a ruling in the Miami case might come down. “There is still a lot of information that is available that has in no way been tainted by this incident. In terms of timing, I’m not going to guess when that occurs. I know everyone is trying to get it done as quickly as possible.”

UM President Donna Shalala expressed her unhappiness about the entire situation in a lengthy written statement released Monday evening: 

Statement from President Donna E. Shalala 

University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala made this statement concerning the external Enforcement Review Report the NCAA issued earlier today regarding the improper handling of its investigation of the University of Miami.

"The University takes full responsibility for the conduct of its employees and student-athletes. Where the evidence of NCAA violations has been substantiated, we have self-imposed appropriate sanctions, including unilaterally eliminating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for our students and coaches over the past two years, and disciplining and withholding players from competition.

"We believe strongly in the principles and values of fairness and due process. However, we have been wronged in this investigation, and we believe that this process must come to a swift resolution, which includes no additional punitive measures beyond those already self-imposed. 

CLICK HERE to read the full statement issued on Monday, February 18, 2013.

 

Flag on you NCAA! "Roughing UM" Miami Herald reports: NCAA: Some information obtained improperly in UM investigation - UM - MiamiHerald.com

NCAA: Some information obtained improperly in UM investigation - UM - MiamiHerald.com
Has the worm turned?  Only in Miami and only involving the U, can the theater of the absurd take such a grandiose course.  The Miami Herald reports that the NCAA announced it improperly obtained information via the attorney of former booster Nevin Shapiro for the purposes of its investigation into the University of Miami’s football and basketball programs.

So now I must ask, who is investigating the NCAA for what clearly appears to me to be a total lack of institutional control over its investigation?

Shame on you NCAA! We will wait for your self-imposed penalty. Perhaps it is time for the member schools to reexamine their membership in the NCAA.

The Miami Herald reports that the NCAA dropped a bombshell Wednesday afternoon, Using phrases such as “grossly inappropriate” and “shocking,”  that the NCAA must sift through the information that was improperly obtained and throw it out – a process he says that should take no longer than a week or two.

The Herald article included this statement from UM President Donna Shalala in reaction to the NCAA’s findings:

“Since the University first alerted the NCAA to the possibility of violations more than two years ago, we have been cooperative and compliant with the NCAA and, I believe, a model for how institutions should partner with NCAA staff during investigations. In addition to encouraging current and former staff members and student-athletes to cooperate with investigators, we have provided thousands of documents to the enforcement staff.

“I am frustrated, disappointed and concerned by President Emmert’s announcement today that the integrity of the investigation may have been compromised by the NCAA staff.

Could this be a case where the NCAA finally got too greedy in denying due process and holding current students and fans hostage for the sins of those who have moved on a long time ago?  Enough already. Stop the charade! 

I can’t wait for the day that the NCAA’s actions become the inspiration for a new play, perhaps written by an Edward Albee. Until then, we will simply continue to read up on this painful matter in the Miami Herald.