Description
Book SynopsisTales from the dark side of college athletics, told from an insider’s perspective.
Trade Review"This is a recommended read for not only college sports fans, but those who work in fields such as compliance and law for gaining an understanding of this profession in the world of athletics."—Lance Smith,
Guy Who Reviews Sports Books“Jerry Parkinson cuts out the hyperbole and vitriol to give a compelling peek behind the curtain of how the NCAA’s controversial infractions process really works.”—Pete Thamel, sportswriter for
Yahoo! Sports “
Infractions is a must-read for anyone involved in the business, administration, or legal side of college athletics in the United States.”—Maureen Weston, director of Pepperdine University’s Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law Program
“Parkinson’s unique perspective provides a clear picture of a highly reported but little understood process. The first comprehensive book about enforcement of NCAA rules is accessible for both academics and the average sports fan. . . .
Infractions educates and entertains the reader.”—Peter Goplerud, coauthor of
Sports Law (8th ed.) and member of the Sports Lawyers Association’s board of directors
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
Introduction
1. The Fallout
2. Hangin’ Offenses
3. Unethical Conduct
4. The Infractions
5. Parasites
6. The Rats You Are
7. Cooperation
8. The Investigators
9. The Committee
10.
Student Athletes?
11. The Extent of NCAA Authority
Conclusion
Notes
Index
