Survey: College sports in need of financial reform Oct 27, 2009
Former NCAA president Cedric Dempsey also offered a list of recommendations, including suggesting that the time has come for a new revenue-sharing model, particularly regarding Bowl Championship Series money. The Knight survey showed 62 percent of FBS school presidents support that notion. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Cancer claims NCAA chief Sep 18, 2009
He continued speaking to groups about the problems with college sports and in October 2002, the NCAA hired Brand as Cedric Dempsey s replacement. Brand wasted no time in making changes. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
NCAA pres. Myles Brand dies after battle with cancer Sep 17, 2009
Immediate predecessors Cedric Dempsey and Dick Schultz had been athletics directors. "He really didn't have any vote so he achieved what he did through influence and persuasion," said former Tulsa President Robert Lawless, who headed the committee that selected Brand. (USA Today -- Sports)
NCAA president Brand stays on task despite cancer diagnosis Feb 17, 2009
" Former Tulsa president Bob Lawless, who headed the Executive Committee and a smaller search committee that selected Brand for the NCAA in the fall of 2002, was more expansive. "There has been definite progress made in improving the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the highest level of competition," Lawless said. Brand's cachet as an ex-college president leading a volunteer organization that fills its top policymaking boards with other presidents and chancellors has enhanced his... (USA Today -- Sports)
