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The Reset of College Sport

Sport at the college level in America is facing issues reflective of the world at large. From the calls for racial equality, labor disputes and discussions, to health and safety concerns with playing in a pandemic – what will this reset moment look like?

1 Sep 2001: Head Coach Dr. Fitz Hill of the San Jose State Spartans watching the action from the sideline during the game against the Southern California (USC) Trojans at the L.A. Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Trojans defeated the Spartans 21-10.Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
Business

Too Few Black College Coaches, Too Few Opportunities

In college sports football may ‘reign supreme’ in popularity, but it is behind the curve when it comes to diversity at its top tier coaching positions. The newest field study report to come out of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University shows the stark, yet unsurprising, reality of NCAA Power 5 conference Division 1 head coaches over the past decade – who is and isn’t given the opportunity to hold the position. Read More.

Kenneth L. Shropshire speaking at "The Journey of The Black Quarterback" Global Sport Institute event at the Phoenix Art Museum on February 20, 2020.
A Letter From...

A Letter From The CEO

SANTA BARBARA, CA - DECEMBER 09: The NCAA logo on the field before the Division I Men's Soccer Championship between the Maryland Terrapins and the Akron Zips held at Meredith Field at Harder Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Santa Barbara, California. Maryland defeated Akron 1-0 for the national title. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
From Our Lab

Field Studies: A 10-Season Snapshot of NCAA Power Five Head Coaching Hires

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 29: Former Washington Football Team quarterback Doug Williams prior to the National Football League game between the New York Giants and the Washington Football Team on September 29, 2019 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Is A Super Bowl Win Enough To Coach? Apparently Not.

EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 07: University of Oregon head coach Willie Taggart leads the team onto the field during a college football game between the Washington State Cougars and Oregon Ducks on October 7, 2017, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, OR. (Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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State Of Oregon's 'Rooney Rule' Shifts The Game

Grambling State head coach Doug Williams is animated at the end of the first half against Texas Christian at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, September 8, 2012. TCU routed Grambling State, 56-0. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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Reporter Patrick Hruby Discusses "Too Few Black College Coaches, Too Few Opportunities"

Who loses out when there's a lack of diversity in coaching leadership? Patrick Hruby joins the GSM Podcast.
4 Jan 1999: Coach John Thompson of the Georgetown Hoyas in action during the game against the Seton Hall Pirates at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Pirates defeated the Hoyas 72-61.
Opinion

The Enormous Gap Left By John Thompson

"No, there will never be another John Thompson." -Tommy Amaker
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After the Game: A 20 Year Look at Three Former Athletes

After the Game
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After the Game: A 20 Year Look at Three Former Athletes

SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 08: Stanford Cardinal players celebrate their victory against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Division I Women's Soccer Championship held at Avaya Stadium on December 8, 2019 in San Jose, California. Stanford defeated North Carolina in a shootout. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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The NCAA Gave The World A Beautiful Game. Can It Remain Its Star Player For Long?  

JUNE 17: The 1976 Yale University rowing team, right to left (stern to bow), Gloria Graz, Jackie Zoch, Nancy Storrs, Chris Ernst and Carol Brown. (Photo by Stan Grossfeld/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Culture

With Their Bodies, These Women Broke Barriers

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 10: The Pitt logo is seen at during the game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 10, 2016 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Culture

Seasons Might Get Canceled, But Mental Health Does Not

Shadows of Afghan female football players fall as their coach gives instructions prior to a football match in Kabul on November 9, 2013. Twelve teams played in Kabul with players to be selected for the Afghanistan National Women Football Team. AFP PHOTO/ Farshad USYAN (Photo credit should read FARSHAD USYAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Culture

Going Full-Circle On The Post Sport Journey

Dallas wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) pretends to sleep in the endzone after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the Cowboys 22-19 loss to the Washington Football Team, Sunday, November 5, 2006 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Dallas was penalized for excessive celebration. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Health

X's And O's Don't Matter If You're Not Getting Your Z's

ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 21: Randy Wade, father of Shaun Wade of the Ohio State Buckeyes, marches during a parent rally outside of the Big Ten Conference headquarters on August 21, 2020 in Rosemont, Illinois. The Big Ten conference made the decision to delay the fall football season until the spring to protect players and staff as transmission of the COVID-19 virus continues to rise. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Business

On Or Off, A Field Of Consequences

Alana Nichols, a five-time Paralympian, participates in adaptive surfing. Photo: Robert Beck/ESPN
Science

Adaptive Sport Enters Uncharted Waters

ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney sports complex for the 2019-20 basketball season
Health

Can A Bubble Be Built For College Sport?

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: Morehouse President Dr. David A. Thomas speaks onstage during 1st Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival Awards Ceremony at Ray Charles Performing Arts Center on October 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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The Huddle: David Thomas, President, Morehouse College

Clemson Football players supporting Black Lives Matter Movement
Culture

'Permission To Speak Freely?' Power Vs. Freedom

“I think the culture has reached its ‘enough-is-enough’ moment." -Howard Bryant
University of Florida athletes Scottie Lewis and Anthony Duruji march with Black Lives Matter signs.
Culture

College Athletes Unite Around #BlackLivesMatter

"...activism isn’t just through protest. You can make change through different avenues.” -Evann Smith
Head coach of Laney College, John Beam. (Photo courtesy John Beam)
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Coach John Beam from Netflix's Last Chance U

"My life is not designing X's and O's right now. It's designing ways to keep our young people safe."

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GSM Live: The Reset of College Sport (Video)

Football players at campus racial inequality demonstration
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GSM Live: The Reset of College Sport (Video)

League of Legends International College Cup final match
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Collegiate Esports: Much More Than A Game

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The Intercollegiate Discusses "Permission To Speak Freely? Power vs. Freedom"

Fitz Hill coaching San Jose State University's football game.
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Dr. Fitz Hill on 'Changing The Narrative'

Michigan fans sitting socially distant with masks on
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TIME Magazine's Sean Gregory on Sports and Storytelling

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