The Big Ten Conference
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A 34 page research paper on The Big Ten Conference, its history, state purpose, etc; The writer discusses administrative accessibility, enrollment, and various changes that have occurred over the years. Of particular concern are the conference's rules, regulations, & by-laws. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Bigten.wps

The Debate Over School Mascots
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This 5 page paper presents an overview of the debate concerning school mascots. The use of American Indians as mascots and symbols is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA231mas.rtf

The Effect of Black Pro-Athletes on the Black Community
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(11 pp.)It does not take a rocket scientist to acknowledge that sports figures do influence children, and young adults. Whenever we see one of those supposed professionals doing his own "bad-self" thing it makes most of us cringe, as the message that such an attitude gives off is usually immature and egotistical. However, there are many professional athletes who are making an effort to positively influence their home communities. According to Wilstein (1997), "at a time when sports seem maddeningly intertwined with violence, drugs, sex and arrests, a less sensational and more representative truth is often overlooked: Athletes are involved in charities and volunteer programs - working one on one with children, helping the needy, raising funds to fight diseases - more than perhaps any group in society." Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBblkath.doc

The National Collegiate Athletic Association:
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This 10 page paper discusses the history of this organization from its inception in the early 20th century. Furthermore, such issues as academics, enforcement and constitution are reviewed in relation to the NCAA. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSAthlet.rtf

The NCAA
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the NCAA inclusive of its role in higher education and its long history. Several controversies involving the organization are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA044NCA.wps

The NCAA Mission
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This 8 page paper discusses the mission of this often criticized organization that was set up to promote high standards for intercollegiate sports. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Ncaa.wps

The Technologies Used in the Recruitment of College Basketball Players:
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This 3 page paper discusses the means by which college basketball players are recruited. This paper explores the different techniques as well as the many new technologies available which have expanded the available options. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSBatech.rtf

Title IX
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A 5 page paper which describes Title IX, and then goes on to argue that Title IX is not necessarily of any benefit to the collegiate athletes in this country. While Title IX is based on some very noble ideas, it has generally been implemented in a very poor manner and resulted in many male athletes being eliminated and the number of athletes to decline. It is a very positive Title, yet it is also a Title which should be better implemented. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAtitleix.rtf

University Of Kentucky NCAA Football Violation
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9 pages in length. Defensive back Brett Hamblen, 19, defensive lineman Ben Scott, 19 and offensive lineman Jeremy Darveau, 20, had no idea how drastically their lives would change once they became players of the University of Kentucky's football team. Like so many before them, they had set their sights upon making a name for themselves within the ever-competitive world of NCAA football; however, they never realized the extent to which their names would be plastered all over the national scene, having nothing at all to do with their athletic prowess. Accused of setting two small fires in a campus dormitory, that ultimately required evacuation, the three young men pleaded innocent to the arson charges imposed upon them last December. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLC_NCAA.rtf

“Sports gambling”
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A five page paper which looks at the widespread social problem of teenage gambling, particularly in relation to college sports, and considers the various ways the problem could be addressed in terms of public attitudes to gambling, legislation and the role of the NCAA in its management of young athletes’ interests. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: JLsportsgamb.rtf

“Unpaid Professionals” by Andrew Zimbalist
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A 6 page summary and analysis of Andrew Zimbalist’s book “Unpaid Professionals: Commercialism and Conflict in Big-Time College Sports.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAzimbls.rtf