As much as they want to ignore it (they being North Carolina and the NCAA), the UNC academic scandal is picking up steam. While just about any college basketball fan outside of Chapel Hill could already tell you UNC had some shady dealings going on, news websites are finally starting to join the party. Ultimately, all this will be swept under the rug. But it could set a new precedent for how athletes are kept eligible.
Here are a few articles to hold you over until Mark Emmert says something stupid. If nothing else, maybe he will lose his position over this. Even if UNC doesn’t get punished but Emmert is pushed out, I would consider it a win.
NBCSports.com – New evidence puts UNC academic scandal back on the front burner
bigleadsports – North Carolina Academic Scandal: Documents Show Close Relationship Between Athletic Department and Professor
newsobserver.com – Former UNC African studies chairman had close ties to athletic counselors
WashingtonTimes.com – FENNO: NCAA silence on North Carolina academic scandal speaks volumes
ESPN.com – UNC academics scandal still simmering
CBSSports.com – UNC emails indicate ‘academically corrupt’ environment









