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Rep. Joe Barton: BCS Is College Football's Biggest Problem

December 31, 2009

Playoff system would level the field for all NCAA football teams.

Opinion

BCS Chief: A College Football Playoff Would Increase Problems

December 31, 2009

This year's championship matchup is more proof that the system works.

Opinion

Should College Football Abandon the BCS?

December 31, 2009

Detractors say the system is unfair, but its backers call it a proven winner.

Opinion

NCAA Investigates Tennessee Football

December 10, 2009

Unusual timing of investigation gains national attention amid usual BCS controversy in December.

Education - The Paper Trail

NCAA Begins Official Investigation of the University of Michigan

October 27, 2009

Reports that the football team surpassed its allotted hours for workouts prompt NCAA's closer look.

Education - The Paper Trail

Report Says Current Costs Make College Sports 'Unsustainable'

October 26, 2009

Survey says most universities cannot afford expensive athletics programs in harsh economic climate.

Education

NCAA to Vacate Memphis Basketball's Wins

August 20, 2009

Source says the NCAA will nullify the school's record 38 wins from the 2007-2008 season for violations.

Education - The Paper Trail

Do Division III Schools Give Athletic Scholarships?

July 17, 2009

Many students hope their athletic skills will be more valuable in the lower-profile division.

Education - Paying for College

College Athletics Conference Takes On the NCAA

July 7, 2009

Pennsylvania colleges argue that an NCAA rules change requires them to spend money they don't have.

Education - The Paper Trail

March Madness: What a Win Means for UNC or Michigan State

April 6, 2009

The men's basketball tourney comes down to a matchup between 2 historic schools.

Education

Michigan State Vs. UConn: 4 Facts About Each School

March 30, 2009

Before they meet in Detroit for the Final Four, here's how they match up on campus life.

Education

Villanova Vs. UNC: 4 Facts About Each School

March 30, 2009

Before meeting in the Final Four, here's how UNC and 'Nova match up on campus life.

Education

Pitt Prepping for Victory Riot

March 26, 2009

Task force is hoping to prevent violence like the rioting that followed the Steelers' Super Bowl win.

Education - The Paper Trail

Is Coach K Right to Criticize Obama for Focusing on His March Madness Bracket?

March 20, 2009

The Duke basketball coach tells Obama to focus on the economy.

Opinion

The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Michigan State's Idong Ibok

March 19, 2009

Far from home, the Nigerian has excelled in East Lansing.

Education

John Thompson: March Madness More Intense Now Than 1984, for Better and Worse

March 19, 2009

The former Georgetown coach says pressure and attention have grown since Hoyas's championship season

Opinion

Check Out Our Full March Madness Coverage

March 19, 2009

We've created special rankings and profiled some of the best student-athletes in the tournament.

Education - The Paper Trail

The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Texas's Connor Atchley

March 18, 2009

Texas's academic star shines bright on and off the court.

Education

The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Portland State's Tyrell Mara

March 18, 2009

The Canadian forward dishes on everything from his old business to his new ideas.

Education

Hoops' Academic All-Stars: North Dakota State's Brett Winkelman

March 18, 2009

We chat with an Academic All-American and Division I basketball Academic All-American of the Year.

Education

The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Illinois's Trent Meacham

March 18, 2009

Illinois guard Trent Meacham has mastered the art of being a student-athlete.

Education

Meet the NCAA Tournament's Best Students

March 18, 2009

We talked to academic all-stars on the men's basketball squads from several colleges in the tournament.

Education

The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Cornell's Ryan Wittman

March 18, 2009

U.S. News caught up with one of the Cornell basketball team's best players—and students.

Education

The NCAA Tournament's Best Students: Duke's Greg Paulus

March 18, 2009

This Duke senior doesn't mind cheering for his friends on other teams.

Education

March Madness 2009 - US News and World Report

March 18, 2009

Take a look at our college rankings grouped by NCAA conference. Also keep up-to-date with the most impressive student-athletes, as well as tournament team trivia.

Education

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