PRESS RELEASE – OCTOBER 2, 2019 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 The Drake Group is Encouraged by Federal and State Initiatives regarding College Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Rights WEST HAVEN, CONN — The inalienable right to profit off one’s own identity and … Read more

PRESS RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 Kudos to Indiana University and UT San Antonio Athletic Departments for Strong Anti-Violence Policies NEW HAVEN, CONN. – In April of 2017, the Indiana University athletic department announced what may have been … Read more

PRESS RELEASE – AUGUST 14, 2019 For immediate release For more information: Fritz Polite, President The Drake Group (407) 758-0811 fpolite@su.edu www.TheDrakeGroup.org The Drake Group Applauds North Carolina General Assembly Athlete Protection Initiative NEW HAVEN, CONN. – The Drake Group, a national organization of faculty and others whose mission is to defend educational integrity in … Read more

PRESS RELEASE – JULY 30, 2019 For immediate release For more information: Fritz Polite, President The Drake Group (407) 758-0811 fpolite@su.edu www.TheDrakeGroup.org The Drake Group Applauds U.S. Senator Murphy’s Report on Need for Intercollegiate Athletics Academic Reforms NEW HAVEN, CONN. – The Drake Group applauded U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy’s (D-CT) report, released on July 25, … Read more

PRESS RELEASE – JULY 22, 2019 For immediate release For more information: Fritz Polite, President The Drake Group (407) 758-0811 fpolite@su.edu www.TheDrakeGroup.org The Drake Group Reacts to the $208 Million NCAA Grant-In-Aid Antitrust Settlement WEST HAVEN, CONN — Today the Drake Group commented on the $208 million settlement reached in the portion of the NCAA … Read more

PRESS RELEASE – JULY 2, 2019 For immediate release For more information: Fritz Polite, President The Drake Group (407) 758-0811 fpolite@su.edu www.TheDrakeGroup.org The NCAA Changing Transfer Waiver Provisions Is Not Fair to the College Athlete WEST HAVEN, CONN — Last week the NCAA Division I Council approved new, more stringent criteria to determine whether athletes in … Read more

PRESS RELEASE – MARCH 20, 2019 For immediate release For more information: Fritz Polite, President The Drake Group (407) 758-0811 fpolite@au.edu www.TheDrakeGroup.org Senator Birch Bayh: A Tribute NEW HAVEN, CONN. – On his recent passing at age 91, The Drake Group wishes to paytribute to the life and work of former Senator Birch Bayh (D-IN). … Read more