Official Publication of the National Collegiate Athletic Association May 4, 1994, Volume 3 1, Number 18 Rules committee leaves three-point he alone Meetings of the NCAA Men’s ketball is in the best shape it has and successf’ul seasons in recent “There was substantial discussion the count out for another year. and Women’s Basketball Rules ever been. There is just no need for years, and the men’s committee about the distance of the thrcc- In the women’s rules, the 30-set- Committees April 24-26 in Scotts- major changes.” simply did not see a reason to make point line and the five-second ond shot clock and the absence of dale, Arizona, were marked more George Raveling, chair of the a lot of changes.” count,” Raveling said, “and while a lo-second backcourt count also by action tht= committees did not men’s committee and basketball The most significant “non- some sentiment was cxJ>ressed for were discussed but no changes were take than changes they made. coach at the University of Southern changes” in the men’s rules were changing both, neither was made. Janice Shelton, chair of the California, agrt=ed. “The commit- decisions IO keep the three-point .approvcd.” “The shot clock was discussed women’s committee and athletics tee felt the state of the game was line at its current distance and to The five-second count on the specifically. The women have used director at East Tennessee State healthy,” he said. “We have just not reinstate the five-second closc- idribblcr was eliminated a year ago, University, Iloted, “Women’s bas- completed one of the most exciting ly guarded count on the dribbler. ,and the committee voted to keep See Basketball, page 18 b views on eligibility standards sought The NCXA Special Committee to which will take effect in August scale). Review Initial-Eligibility Standards 1995 unless modified. That legis- Individuals in the membership is seeking comment and recom- lation will increase the initial-eli- interested in submitting written mendations from the membership gibility standards for prospective comments or recommendations to in advance of its May 31;June 1 Division I student-athletes by the committee may direct them to meeting. requiiing completion of 13 core Ursula R. Walsh, NCAA director of The special commirtee is respon- courses (as opposed to 11) and research, at the national office (fax sible for recommending whether achievement of a grade-point aver- number !)13/339-0035). To assure the Association should consider age and standardized test score consideration by the committee, legislation to amend or delay 1992 that meet an index based on a ‘700 comments should be received no Convention Proposal No. 16, SAT score and a 2.500 GPA (4.000 later than Wednesday, May 25. student committee discusses proposals Legislative issues ~ including the special committee, will urge that advisory committees at this time rcc-ommend;ltions of the NCAA group to change slightly its recom- would be costly and could hamper Special Comnlitter to Study Student- mendation that legislation be spon- the proposal’s chance of passing at Athlete Welbre, Access and Equity sored requiring institutions and the 19% NCAA Convention, com- ~ were the focus of the NCAA conferences to establish student- mittee members believe. Student-Athlete Advisory Commit- athlete advisory committees. “There’s no doubt, the student- Kc’s AJjril 22-23 meeting in New That legislation, if developed, athletes on the committee were Orlrans. instead should require only insti- thinking financially,” said Janet M. Thr committee, which generally tutions to establish such commit- Justus, NCAA director of education supported the report conraining tees, the committee suggested. preliminary recommendations by Requiring conferences to develop See Committee, page 18 b Court rules against Colorado drug policy Title determination Signe DeJong and Augustana College (South Dakota) are The U.S. Supreme Court ruled ruling went against the university. seizure provisions,” Uryas/: said. hoping to finish one spot better than their runner-up finish May 2 that random drug tests vio- The court action could hamper oth- “The effect of the decision on drug- last season at the NCAA Division II Women3 Softball lated privacy rights of University of er state-run institutions’ efforts to testing programs at Stzltc-rlJn insti- Championship. Seechampionship preview, page IO. Colorado, Boulder, student-athletes, test athletes for drugs under pro- tutions is left to be seen.” trainers, managers and cheerlead- grams that are different from the Earlier this year, the California ers. NCAA’s Supreme (:ourt ruled in favor of the Thc.justirrs, without comment, Frank D. Uryasz, NCAA director NCAA program in a case brought left intact a Colorado Supreme of sports sciences, noted that this by Stanford University studcnt-ath- Sports sciences newsletter enclosed Court ruling in the case that was decision does not directly affect the letes. filed in l!HVi, according to The NCXA’s drug-testing program. Colorado began a drug-testing The spring 1994 issue of the NCAA Sports Sciences Education Associated Press. “The NCAA is a private entity program for student-athlctcs in Newsletter, a quarterly supplement to The NCAA News, appears The school has not conducted whose programs are not subject to inside this week’s issue. random tests since an initial court the Fourth Amendment search and See Rules, page 24 b n In the News w On deck News Digest Page 2 m In a guest editorial, College Football Association May 5-6 Special Committee to Study a Division I-A Briefly 3 Executive Director Charles M. Neinas reminds reod- Football Championship, ers that the CFA is more than a football-television Indian Wells, California Committee vacancies 3 program: Page 4. h4oy 8-9 Special Committee to Oversee Implementation Comment 4 n A handful of retired military servicemen have hit of the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, 7 Championships previews college campuses - and golf courses - with the Iowa City, Iowa Basketball events/leagues 11 help of the G.I. Bill and some financial assistance May 9-10 Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, Dallas Baseball/softball stats 13 from their schools: Page 5. hloy 10-13 Men’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee, n Carrie A. Doyle is promoted to NCAA director of NCAA Record 19 Kansas City, Missouri eligibility, replacing Janet M. Justus. Justus’ new role I The Market 20 as director of education resources became effective Wll Committee on Athletics Certification, Legislative assistance 24 May 2: Poge 12. San Francisco Page 2 The NCAA News May 4, 1994 TheNCAANew s A weekly summary of major activities within the Association Six funds will bc paid under the terms of the revenue-distribution plan over rhe next fivr months. l’h~ dares on which rhrcks from Research report complete; Schedule of key dates for the rest ol‘tllr filllds will l)e rnailrd ;uc’: committee meets May 5-6 Division II _____________________________________May 20. May and June 1994 Academic enhancement . .. .. ..June 24. The first mrcting of the NCM Special Sprciitl assistance .. .. .. .. .. .. .July 2!). Committee to Study a Division I-A Football Sports sponsorship ._______________August 12. Championship will be May 5-6 in Indian Grants-in-aid ____________________.......August 26. Wells, California. Staff contact: Krith F. Marliil. The report upon which the group will Iyase much of its discussion has been compiled by thr rcscarch group that was appointrd to study the pros and cons of a Division I-A foot- ball playoff. Charles E. Young, chancellor of Review begins for candidates thr University of‘California, Los Angeles, to head education services chaired the research group and also will chair the special commiuee. A review of applicants for the position of A second meeting of the Special Commit- NCAA group executive director for educa- tee to Study a Division I-A Football Champi- tion services began April 2!1. JUNE Although the review has begun, ;@ic a- onship is planned for.Junr 2-3 in Kansas RECRUITING RECEKNG Cons will ronriiiue to hc accepted. City, Missouri. The rommittee will recom- Men’s Division I basketball Men’s Division I basketball mend for or against whether the Associa- l-3 1 . Quiet period. l-30 . Quiet period. The group cxccutive director for cduca- tioii services will suprrvisc the directors of tion’s membership should consider legisla- Women’s Division I basketball’ Women’s Division I bask&all’ l-30 _._____________._._______.____.____Quiet period. tion that would create a Division I-A football l-3 1 ____._________._._____.____________Quiet period. ~ducilliOn resources, professional dcvclop- Men’s Division II basketball Men’s Division II basketball mcnt, rcscarch, sports sciences and youth playoff. l-14 _._.________._.._.__________._.____Quiet period. 1-16 . .._._______._..._Contact period. progl-l-ams. For more information, see the April 20, 15-30 . Evoluotion period. 17-3 1 ._.___.___.__,_.__.___.______.__..Quiet period. In a relatrd tlcvrlopment, Carrie A. Doyle March 23 and March 2 issues of The NCAA Women’s Division II bask&all’ has brcn appointed NCAA director of eligi- News. Women’s Division II basketball’ l-14 _._.________.__._._._.______._.___.Quiet period. 1-l 6 _____._____._.__.________.______Contact period. bility, replacing Janet M. Justus, who IX-came Staff contact: Thomas W. Jernstedt. 15-30 . Evaluation period. 17-3 1 __________._____________._.__._.__Quiet period. Division I football N(:M director of education rcsourccs May Next meeting: May 5-G in Indian Wells, Division I football l-30 _.___._.____._..___._._._._. ._._.__ Quiet period.