August 11, 2000

The NCAA Debates the Meaning of Amateurism

By WELCH SUGGS

Many officials oppose plans to ease restrictions on athletes who've played professionally

These days, what does amateurism have to do with college sports?

Christine H.B. Grant has been trying to answer that question for coaches and athletics administrators for three years now, and she's still having a hard time. As a result, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has put off any changes to its most sacred principle for at least another 12

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