http://www.athleticmanagement.com/ en Copyright 2012 Thu, 17 May 2012 10:54:21 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss At its April meeting in Indianapolis, the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee considered a proposal to add a shot clock to the high school rules but decided that the sport is functioning well without it. The committee also outlined four points of emphasis for the 2012-13 season and approved one rule change regarding referee uniforms, which was then approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/17/nfhs_votes_no_on_shot_clock/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/17/nfhs_votes_no_on_shot_clock/index.php WEEKLY BLOG aaaa-Searchable-aaaa Thu, 17 May 2012 10:54:21 -0500 An Arizona school district is debating whether to raise academic standards for student-athletes. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/17/setting_new_standards/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/17/setting_new_standards/index.php IN THE NEWS Thu, 17 May 2012 10:18:50 -0500 The NCAA is considering making basketball courts "one consistent surface" and eliminating slippery decals on the court. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/16/smooth_surface/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/16/smooth_surface/index.php IN THE NEWS Wed, 16 May 2012 11:29:55 -0500 In Montana, a program called Pure Performance aims to teach coaches and players about nutrition, creating a positive influence, and staying off drugs and alcohol. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/15/new_program/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/15/new_program/index.php IN THE NEWS Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:19 -0500 A former college and high school basketball coach says the time has come to eliminate high school sports. The Executive Director of the NFHS offers a rebuttal. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/14/radical_change/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/14/radical_change/index.php WEEKLY BLOG aaaa-Searchable-aaaa Mon, 14 May 2012 11:23:10 -0500 The College of Idaho is going to restart its football program and has stated a goal of recruiting more players from the state. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/14/time_for_kickoff/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/14/time_for_kickoff/index.php IN THE NEWS Mon, 14 May 2012 10:56:54 -0500 In an effort to drum up community interest in its football program, the University of Pittsburgh asked North Hills High School in Pittsburgh if it would like to host the team's annual spring game. North Hills Athletic Director Dan Cardone said "Yes!" Here's how the event transpired. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/10/preparing_for_pitt/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/10/preparing_for_pitt/index.php WEEKLY BLOG aaaa-Searchable-aaaa Thu, 10 May 2012 12:23:53 -0500 Last week, the Minnesota state supreme court heard the University of Minnesota's appeal of the $1 million jury award to Jimmy Williams, now an assistant coach at the University of Memphis, over his aborted hiring by men's basketball coach Tubby Smith. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/10/appeal_update/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/10/appeal_update/index.php WEEKLY BLOG Thu, 10 May 2012 12:23:26 -0500 Massachusetts has taken the first step towards a new playoff format in high school football. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/10/playoff_push/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/10/playoff_push/index.php IN THE NEWS Thu, 10 May 2012 10:29:05 -0500 A high school baseball player in Illinois is his team's best pitcher, despite having spina bifida. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/09/ace_of_the_staff/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/09/ace_of_the_staff/index.php IN THE NEWS Wed, 09 May 2012 10:14:56 -0500 Big 12 conference presidents have agreed to a TV deal worth 2.6 billion dollars. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/08/tv_deal_in_place/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/08/tv_deal_in_place/index.php IN THE NEWS Tue, 08 May 2012 11:44:57 -0500 A look at how Boise State University recruits international students. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/07/going_international/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/07/going_international/index.php IN THE NEWS Mon, 07 May 2012 09:56:22 -0500 The Virginia High School League has rejected a proposal that would limit how much baseball pitchers can throw. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/04/no_limit/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/04/no_limit/index.php IN THE NEWS Fri, 04 May 2012 11:26:11 -0500 By Patrick Bohn After years of controversy and heated debate, it appears that college football may finally be on the road to a playoff. Although some coaches are on board with the idea, others prefer the status quo. Here's a look at those standing on each side of the fence. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/03/playoff_perspectives/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/03/playoff_perspectives/index.php WEEKLY BLOG aaaa-Searchable-aaaa Thu, 03 May 2012 11:18:36 -0500 At SMU, students are speaking out against heavy university subsidies for the athletic department. http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/03/in_the_red/index.php http://www.athleticmanagement.com/2012/05/03/in_the_red/index.php IN THE NEWS Thu, 03 May 2012 11:09:59 -0500