Article referencing SMU & the new academic standards of ncaa
Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:12 pmFrom of all places, the "Duluth Tribune" puts their 2 cents in about higher academic standards in ncaa sports. SMU comment:
..."Southern Cal, for what it's worth, graduated 58 percent. SMU's percentage was 64.
The SMU number is worth noting. The school paid a dear price in 1987 for its runaway football program.
The so-called "death penalty" produced the apparently desired effect. A proud school was brought to its knees, then regrouped, and has tried to take the responsible path back.
Sadly, throughout college football, it remains the road less taken"...
To see the article-
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/dulut ... 616247.htm
..."Southern Cal, for what it's worth, graduated 58 percent. SMU's percentage was 64.
The SMU number is worth noting. The school paid a dear price in 1987 for its runaway football program.
The so-called "death penalty" produced the apparently desired effect. A proud school was brought to its knees, then regrouped, and has tried to take the responsible path back.
Sadly, throughout college football, it remains the road less taken"...
To see the article-
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/dulut ... 616247.htm