The Drake Group Raises Concerns Regarding July 22 U.S. Senate Judiciary Hearing Testimony on College Athlete NILs/Compensation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Drake Group is encouraged that the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary reviewed issues related to integrity in intercollegiate athletics on July 22, 2020. While the hearing mostly focused on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights along with various state and federal NIL proposals, there were also important exchanges on […]
The Drake Group Applauds Pac-12 Football Players Issuance of Health and Well-being Demands
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A sparkling glimmer of hope was ignited by a group of Pac-12 football players on August 2nd with the issuance of their “Pac-12 Football Unity Demands.” The Drake Group applauds the courage and efforts of these players to bring public attention to their health and safety concerns during this pandemic and […]
The Drake Group Applauds U.S. Senators for Taking Action on College Athlete Safety During Pandemic
The Drake Group Applauds U.S. Senators for Taking Action on College Athlete Safety During Pandemic NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Drake Group applauds U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT) and Cory Booker (NJ) for introducing the “College Athlete Pandemic Safety Act” that would protect college athletes from forced or premature returns to campus and financial retribution […]
College Athletes Should Give U.S. Senate NIL Bill a Failing Grade
College Athletes Should Give U.S. Senate NIL Bill a Failing Grade: Criticism of the Fairness in Collegiate Athletics Act NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Drake Group has been critical of different Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) bills currently being considered by state legislatures across the country, calling for a strong federal bill to protect college […]
The Drake Group Reaction to New NCAA Athlete Misconduct Policies
PRESS RELEASE – MAY 26, 2020 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 The Drake Group Reaction to New NCAA Athlete Misconduct Policies NEW HAVEN, Conn. – NCAA has adopted another toothless rule regarding athletes and sexual assault that does little to address the problem. […]
The Drake Group Response to Issuance of New Title IX Sexual Harassment Guidelines
PRESS RELEASE – MAY 21, 2020 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 The Drake Group Response to Issuance of New Title IX Sexual Harassment Guidelines NEW HAVEN, Conn. – May 6, 2020, the federal Department of Education released new Title IX regulations pertaining to […]
TDG Responds to Future NCAA and Federal NIL Legislation Position statement offers criticism of NCAA Board of Governors guidelines
PRESS RELEASE – MAY 12, 2020 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 TDG Responds to Future NCAA and Federal NIL Legislation Position statement offers criticism of NCAA Board of Governors guidelines NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Drake Group shared six critical observations in response […]
Coronavirus Crisis and Financial Issues in College Athletics: What Do We Do Now??
PRESS RELEASE – APRIL 7, 2020 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 Coronavirus Crisis and Financial Issues in College Athletics: What Do We Do Now?? NEW HAVEN, CT. – There is no doubt that the Coronavirus is affecting everything, including the sports world. The […]
Another Reason Why Congress Must Help Intercollegiate Athletics…
PRESS RELEASE – MARCH 9, 2020 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 Another Reason Why Congress Must Help Intercollegiate Athletics… NEW HAVEN, CT. – On March 8, 2020, NBCNews.com broke a story on the extent to which college students were subsidizing athletic programs at […]
The Drake Group Calls for ‘Honest Broker’ to Oversee College Athlete NIL Deals
PRESS RELEASE – FEBRUARY 26, 2020 For immediate release For more information: Dr. B. David Ridpath, Ed.D. President The Drake Group www.TheDrakeGroup.org 740-677-2642 The Drake Group Calls for ‘Honest Broker’ to Oversee College Athlete NIL Deals NEW HAVEN, CT. – Today, The Drake Group issued a revised position statement on college athletes’ rights to independently […]