Intercollegiate athletics in turmoil: so what else is new?
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ABSTRACT:
A critical analysis of the literature relating to the history of problems in intercollegiate athletics, and efforts to resolve them, revealed the following: (a) the nature of the recurring problems was much the same, as was (b) the approach to resolution, and (c) the resulting long-term outcomes. In addition, it was found that efforts at resolution historically excluded involvement of the institution's external communities. It was concluded that future efforts should employ a trinity model, composed of representation from the university, sport, and society. The institution's external power brokers (society) should have a sense of joint authorship and accountability for maintaining the integrity of the model. Presents a critical analysis of the literature relating to the history of problems in intercollegiate athletics and the efforts to resolve them. Generalizes that the athletic community has been confronted throughout its history with certain recurring problem areas, each of which has elicited similar predictable responses, resulting in equally predictable recurring outcomes. Observes that this process represents a classic case study in futility. Contends that if the current dilemma of sport in higher education is to be resolved, the historical pattern of excluding the public from the problem-solving process must be broken. Concludes that future efforts should employ a trinity model, composed of representation from the university, sport, and society.
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