Jan 18th, 2022 Press Release: Faustian Bargain at NCAA Convention
On January 20, 2022, the 1,082 member institutions of the NCAA will have another opportunity to demonstrate their willingness to enter another “Faustian bargain” – a deal with the devil at the price of one’s soul. If approved, the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) will operate with little or no restraint. It will retain voting control […]
The Drake Group Contends the NCAA Cannot Survive Given What SCOTUS Portends and Proposes Blueprint for Major Educational Sport Correction
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The Drake Group Calls for Science-Based and Inclusive Women’s Sports Policies for Transgender Girls and Women
New Haven, CONN: The Drake Group strongly opposes the rash of state legislative efforts to fully exclude transgender girls and women from school and college women’s sports programs. The Group also opposes the unconditional inclusion of transgender girls and women who do not choose to mitigate their post-pubescent male sex-linked advantages. Amid the current political […]
Eyes of Texas is a “Yes, Coach” Moment
The Drake Group urges reflection on the example of The University of Texas refusing the request of Black football players not to play “The Eyes of Texas” at the end of each football game, because of its offensive and degrading history and impact on these and other students. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE
Moran Legislation is Another NCAA Reform Proposal that Deserves a Closer Look
The Moran Bill permits intercollegiate athletes to monetize their names, images, and likenesses (NILs), and at its core is similar to recent proposals put forth by Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CN). The bill also mirrors many of The Drake Group’s proposals, including broad NIL rights for college athletes […]
Failure to Act in the Interest of Athletes—The Drake Group Comments on the NCAA’s Decision to Delay Transfer and Name, Image, and Likeness Policy Updates
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – On January 8, 2021, the NCAA was scheduled to vote on two important and long-overdue policy amendments: loosening of NIL restrictions and transfer policies that require certain athletes to sit out a season after transferring schools. However, instead of voting on these proposals, the NCAA delayed amending them, citing a letter […]