The Dirty College Game: Corruption, Gambling and the Pursuit of Money in NCAA Football and Basketball

by Al Figone

Commercial aspects of college football and basketball during the mid- to late 20th century were dominated by a few "get rich quick" schools. Though the NCAA was responsible for controlling such facets of college sports, the organization was unwilling and unable to control the excesses of the few who opposed the majority opinion. The result was a period of corruption, rules violations, unnecessary injuries and overspending. These events led to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476671125
• ISBN13: 9781476671123
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 185 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher