The NCAA has a serious problem on its hands NCAA head Mark Emmert appointed a commission to study the issues Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice chairs the commission Louisville coach Rick Pitino lost his job amid investigation The NCAA wants control over AAU tournaments
Barack Obama Gives His March Madness Picks The former president revealed his picks on Twitter Wednesday for both the men and women’s NCAA tournament. Just because I have more time to watch games doesn’t mean my picks will be better Obama selected Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan State and Villanova, going Michigan State over Virginia in the national championship game. In the women’s tournament, he’s taking UConn, Mississippi St, Louisville and Notre Dam in the Final Four, with the Huskies winning the title.
A highly speculative story linked UNLV’s Marvin Menzies to the potential opening at Louisville, but the chances of him leaving for the Cardinals are remote. Louisville’s Rick Pitino was placed on leave in the wake of an FBI investigation into recruiting practices. Pitino’s attorney said he was “effectively fired.” Midmajormadness.com mentioned Menzies as a possible candidate for the job. The site did not say Louisville is interested in Menzies or if he would consider leaving UNLV to take over the Cardinals. Menzies was an assistant under Pitino from 2005 to 2007. He is heading into his 2nd season at UNLV.
