The NCAA's real problem? Lack of leadership, starting with Mark Emmert

What the NCAA offered on Sunday was a microcosm of exactly why it gets nothing done -- too many voices, no leadership and little substance. If change is
The NCAA's real problem? Lack of leadership, starting with Mark Emmert
The NCAA's real problem? Lack of leadership, starting with Mark Emmert /

NCAA president Mark Emmert (far left) delivered a typically uninspiring message to the media Sunday.
NCAA president Mark Emmert (far left) delivered a typically uninspiring message to the media Sunday :: Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports

What the NCAA offered on Sunday was a microcosm of exactly why it gets nothing done -- too many voices, no leadership and little substance. If change is coming, it's looking more and more like outside influences will prompt it instead of internal action.


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PETE THAMEL

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.