Behind the Broadcast: College basketball tip-off marathon is a horrible idea

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Behind the Broadcast: College basketball tip-off marathon is a horrible idea

Saturday, November 14, 2009

By Ken Schott (Contact)
Gazette Reporter

I truly wonder what the NCAA really stands for. Is it an organization that cares about the welfare of student-athletes, not only helping them compete at the highest possible levels, but also making sure they are in classes and getting their academic work done? Or is it one that is more concerned with the billions of dollars it receives from its TV partners for the rights to televise college basketball....

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