THE NCAA DEATH PENALTY: A REVIEW OF LEGAL AND BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS.

In the wake of the recent sanctions levied against The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the NCAA's "Death Penalty" is again on the minds of all who follow intercollegiate athletics. In this paper, the authors explore the potential issues that may affect a school that has had a sport prohibited from some or all outside competition. The authors have reviewed available conference affiliation agreements; conference media rights agreements; team competition contracts; employment agreements; and other agreements as relevant. Additionally, the authors have experience working with many of the agreements and relationships listed. The purpose of this paper is to broadly examine the legal issues and practical business ramifications that would ensue should the NCAA mandate that a major sport program cease operation for a period of time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]