Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian was once famously quoted as saying, “The NCAA is so mad at the University of Kentucky that they’re going to put Cleveland State on probation for two more years.” It’s an analogy that could apply to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is punishing Syria for his failures in Ukraine.
The NCAA was too afraid to punish the historically prestigious Kentucky Wildcats for breaking the rules. So they went after the little-known Cleveland State Vikings for their infractions with a vengeance, knowing there would be little outcry from fans and powerful alumni if the team …read more
Source: The Huffington Post