|
Title: "The stain of scandal is hard to erase unless you're Alabama's Nick Saban" Post by: Chechem on June 02, 2012, 07:42:40 AM http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/06/the_stain_of_scandal_is_hard_t.html
Quote From the immaculate academic reputation of the North Carolina Tar Heels to legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno and the Alabama football program, one thing is certain -- there is no quick fix when it comes to collegiate athletics and a scandal. Chris Low of ESPN.com detailed some of the country's top programs and how their respective scandals affected them for years. Next week, longtime former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is scheduled to stand trial on charges of sexual abuse which are sure to haunt the Nittany Lions' program for years to come. In the case of NCAA investigations and the embarrassment they cause, the right coach can turn things around in time. Such is the case with Alabama and coach Nick Saban. ... |