College Athletics Corridor

On Episode 27 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss the beginning of the Alston v. NCAA trial and one of the key issues/question: will consumer demand be negatively impacted if student-athletes are paid? Also, they rank the Power-5 football conferences over the last 10 years. And to wrap up the show, Micah and Rex give their Week 3 picks.    (Apologies for the sniffles.)

On episode 26 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex break down the investigative report/findings stemming from the Urban Meyer investigation. Was Urban Meyer's three-game suspension a slap on the wrist, or was it justified? Could Ohio State and Meyer face NCAA penalties? 

On episode 25 of the College Athletics Corridor, Micah and Rex talk with Dr. Scott Grant, founder of Triple Threat Leadership and Findlay University business professor. They talk with Dr. Grant on a variety of topics relating to student-athletes and social media, including how one's personality should match their online presence and the increased spotlight that is on the student-athletes' social media account for recruiting purposes. They also talk about Dr. Grant's TedX talk, "Ties & Tennies: A Pathway for Engagement.” 

On Episode 24 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss the new NCAA legislation related to men’s basketball and also discuss the mess at Maryland with its toxic football culture. Finally, they give an update on the Ohio State football investigation. 

On Episode 23 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex are joined by sports law attorney, Jaime Miettinen, our first-ever podcast guest. They discussed the Urban Meyer saga, including the key provisions in Meyer’s contract that would allow tOSU to fire Meyer for cause & whether Meyer will be on the sidelines for the upcoming season, among other subtopics.  Follow Jaime on Twitter (@SportsLawBlonde) & check out her website. 

On Episode 22 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss Deppe v. NCAA (0-19:07); the out-of-control spending within D1 athletic departments; the Kevin Ollie & UCONN saga; CTE being founded in a former Washington St. QB; and the Real or Fake Headline of the Week. We also sprinkled in some updates on the World Cup.  Here is USA Today’s database on the Division-1 2016-17 finances for public institutions.   

On Episode 21 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss new NCAA legislation; the first-ever NCAA concussion lawsuit; Oliver Luck to the XFL and how that will affect college athletics. We also provide an update on the Baylor football NCAA investigation and dole out our “Real or Fake Headline of the Week."

On Episode 20 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss Skechers’ bid to remain relevant in college athletics; gambling trickling down to the college level; and Condoleezza Rice’s recent comments related to student athletes profiting off their name, image, and likeness.    Follow us on Twitter: @CACPodcast

On Episode 19 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex break down the recommendations brought forth by the Commission on College Basketball and acknowledge that the recommendations fell quite short of expectations. Plus, they provide an update, albeit a small one, on the FBI investigation into college basketball. They also introduce a new segment, "Real or Fake Headline of the Week."  --------- Read the 53-page report from the Commission on College Basketball here.  Follow the show on Twitter: @CACPodcast

On Episode 18 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex recap the NCAA Tournament and discuss the recent news surrounding the NCAA v. Jenkins case. Also, is Rick Pitino done coaching college basketball? Stemming from his amended contract, Sean Miller believes he's truly innocent in our opinion. Plus, much more.  Follow us on Twitter, @CACPodcast

On Episode 17 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex watch the Selection Sunday Show LIVE and break down everything relevant related to the bracket. Plus, they give their Final Four picks and discuss which teams should not have earned an automatic bid, among other topics.   

On Episode 16 of the College Athletics Corridor, Rex and Micah break down the latest updates on the College Basketball Corruption Scandal (0-37:59). Plus, they discuss Sean Miller’s potential contract conundrum (38:00-46:14) and the NCAA’s argument comparing student-athletes to prisoners (46:15-59:31).  Follow us on Twitter: @CACPodcast @Sheild92 @TheWoomiester

On Episode 15 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex update you on the College Basketball Corruption Scandal (0-28:29). Plus, they discuss the Ole Miss-NCAA case, including the Rebels’ written appeal to the penalties they received in December 2017 (28:30-44:05).  Follow us on Twitter @CACPodcast @TheWoomiester @Sheild92

On the latest episode of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex talk about the previous Notre Dame academic misconduct case and its recent appeal (0-25:48). Of note, the Public Infractions decision was originally handed down in November 2016. They also look ahead to March Madness and Selection Sunday (25:49-35:50). 

On the latest episode of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss the scandal at Michigan State and whether or not the the NCAA will impose any sanctions (0-32:29). Also, they discuss the new transfer proposal that was brought forth by Faculty Athletics Representatives at Iowa State and Baylor (32:30-46:51). 

Micah and Rex recap the 2018 NCAA Convention, including NCAA President Mark Emmert’s State of the NCAA address and the new legislation enacted. They also give their own State of the NCAA address.    Link to the new legislation enacted. 

In the latest episode of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss the history of the college football bowl system, including the advent of the CFB Playoff. Since the CFB Playoff began in 2014, the Power-5 conferences have hauled in money hand over fist. Should the players get a cut of that? 

On Episode 10 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex break down the College Football Playoff rankings (0-8:35); a fancy-schmancy hotel right across from Texas A&M's Kyle Field (8:36-41:20); and the indefinitite suspensions given to three UCLA Basketball student-athletes (41:21-End).    Follow the show on Twitter, @CACPodcast.  Follow Micah on Twitter, @TheWoomiester. Follow Rex on Twitter, @Sheild92.

On the latest episode of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Rex discusses college football coaches’ salaries and buyouts. He also details how these monetary figures add up over time when a school fires its head football coach without cause, among other topics.    Follow us on Twitter, @CACPodcast. 

On the latest episode of the CAC Podcast, Micah (@TheWoomiester) & Rex (@Sheild92) discuss the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill academic scandal. The episode includes an outline of the scandal’s timeline, starting in July 2010 and ending in October 2017; a detailed breakdown of each Notice of Allegations (NOA); and possible solutions that should be implemented going forward, among other topics. Altogether, Micah and Rex both agree the NCAA and its member institutions cannot stand idly.  Tweet us your thoughts @CACPodcast on the UNC scandal and whether it signals the NCAA’s demise.  For reference, here is the scandal's Public Infractions Decision.  

On Episode 7 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and I discuss the college basketball corruption scandal involving assistant coaches, apparel companies, universities, and more. As such, they give a timeline of the scandal, how NCAA enforcement differs from a federal investigation, and whether Louisville should receive the death penalty, among other issues.  Listen, download, and subscribe! Follow us on Twitter, @CACPodcast. 

Micah and Rex discuss the NCAA Drug Testing Program on Episode 6 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast. The newest episode included the legal concerns involved, NCAA versus institutional policies, the various penalties for a failed drug test, and the most recent example of a student-athlete challenging the NCAA Drug Testing Program, among other topics.  The CAC Boys also give their picks for this weekend’s slate of games, including but not limited to: No.23 Tennessee at No. 25 Florida (-4.5) No.3 Clemson (-3) at No.14 Louisville

Micah and Rex discuss a potential ground-breaking proposal as it relates to NCAA transfer rules — specifically, the one-year-in-residence rule. As such, they identify the applicable NCAA bylaws, the court cases that sided with the NCAA, and how the proposal would affect Division-1 college athletics, the student-athletes, and coaches.  Finally, the CAC Boys pick the winners of this weekend’s best games —  No. 5 Oklahoma at No. 2 Ohio State (-7);  No. 13 Auburn at No. 3 Clemson (-5) ;  No. 15 Georgia at No. 24 Notre Dame (-4); and  No. 14 Stanford at No. 6 USC (-6)

Micah and Rex discuss the topic of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), which includes the legal case of Ed O'Bannon v. the NCAA & Chris Spielman et al v. Ohio State, among others. Additionally, the co-hosts discuss NIL as it pertains to junior college student-athletes and, more specifically, those featured on the Netflix Original, 'Last Chance U.'

On the latest episode of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss the newly-inked athletic apparel agreements within college athletics. Hint: there is a lot of money involved. They also take a deep dive into the college athletic apparel industry as a whole, such as the future of Nike's dominance (or lack thereof) and much more. 

On Episode 3 of the College Athletics Corridor Podcast, Micah and Rex discuss the eSports gaming industry and the current collegiate climate. Additionally, they discuss the possibilities of the NCAA joining the collegiate eSports industry and how that may play out.

Micah and Rex discuss the topic of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), which includes the legal case of Ed O'Bannon v. the NCAA & Chris Spielman et al v. Ohio State, among others. Additionally, the co-hosts discuss NIL as it pertains to junior college student-athletes and, more specifically, those featured on the Netflix Original, 'Last Chance U.'