By Alicia Jessop, Contributor In a speech on the state of the Southeastern Conference on the first day of SEC Media Days, SEC commissioner Mike Slive not only boasted about the conference’s continued successes, but also made remarks calling for NCAA reform. Most interesting in his call for NCAA reform, perhaps, was his comments related to the structure of the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors. In particular, Slive asked, “. . . What changes need to be made to the NCAA structure to provide significant roles for the stakeholders, the presidents, chancellors, athletic directors, institutional administrators, conference administrators and coaches? What is the proper role, function and composition and size of the NCAA Board of Directors?” …read more

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