Started writing about today’s NCAA bombshell regarding the case against Miami and while pecking away, more news has come to light as NCAA president Mark Emmert has held two teleconferences to discuss the improper conduct of his organization.
Going to let the story continue to unfold before writing an editorial on the subject, but until then, check out what some national writers are saying.
The court of public opinion has definitely swayed in Miami’s favor, leaving the NCAA with egg on its face, having played the part of bully, while giving new meaning to the phrase, “lack of institutional control”.
UM president Donna Shalala released an official statement Wednesday afternoon:
“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.
As we have done since the beginning, we will continue to work with the NCAA and now with their outside investigator hoping for a swift resolution of the investigation and our case.
I want to thank our community for their continued support and patience.
Stand with The U.”
Below is a collection of write-ups that are currently flooding the Internet regarding the scandal:
“Hey NCAA, Why Don’t You Just Give It Up And Let Miami Go” – by Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com
“NCAA Blunder Provides Home-Free Ticket For Miami Hurricanes” – by Matt Hayes, Sporting News
“NCAA Falls Flat On Its Face, Announces Improper Conduct In Miami Investigation” – by Frank Schwab, Yahoo! Sports
“NCAA Investigating Enforcement After Misconduct In Miami Case” – by Chip Patterson, CBSSports.com
“Curious Timing To NCAA Announcement On Miami Probe” by Bruce Feldman, CBSSports.com
“NCAA Finds Issue With Investigation” – ESPN.com
“NCAA Admits Own Scandal From UM Investigation – Now What?” – by Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel
“Can The NCAA Give Itself The Death-Penalty” – by Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel
More coming from allCanesBlog.com after the dust settles and more comes to light. Stay tuned and for today, focus on Miami basketball as it preps to take on No. 1 Duke at The BUC this evening.