[Mr. Bird]

He should leave immediately if he wants to instill courage and ethics in his players. He should walk the walk.

NCAA Bylaw 2.4 The Principles of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct. For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program.

For anyone claiming this has nothing to do with the football program.

[Colofornian]

NCAA Bylaw 2.4 The Principles of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct. For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program.

For anyone claiming this has nothing to do with the football program.

Bingo! Excellent post.

And here I saw an ESPN interview yesterday where he claimed "no need" for the NCAA to get involved.

These journalists forget that ethics is a wee bit broader than they allow for.

The NCAA and Big 10 needs to step with with disciplinary action.