October 21, 2009
News Analysis: Watchdog of College Sports Confronts Unfinished Work
The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is widely credited with providing a blueprint for cleaning up many of the problems in college sports over the past two decades.
But now that athletics departments operate in a far more complex business environment, how does the commission remain an effective watchdog?
"In 1989, their voice was needed," says James E. Delany, commissioner of the Big Ten Conference and a longtime
This is an article for subscribers only. You may access this article by purchasing a:
Print Subscription
Digital Subscription
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
First Person

-
The Chronicle Review

-
Government


