tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725092491907422831.post7110278381575697112..comments2023-03-27T09:25:08.088-04:00Comments on a small voice: The NCAA vs. The News: the never-ending debate between private and public interestsScott Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07563306507898656084noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725092491907422831.post-53098104367612284692010-12-09T09:11:24.833-05:002010-12-09T09:11:24.833-05:00I think there are a few questions/issues that go b...I think there are a few questions/issues that go beyond the First Amendment/copyright questions ...<br /><br />First, what did the credential you were issued say? By accepting a credential that stipulated no video for online use, than you accepted their terms. Was it on the credential, application form or waiver? <br /><br />Second, the First Amendment issue ... the NCAA is a private entity, therefore (believe it or not) our beloved First Amendment does not apply to them. However ... and this is where it gets entertaining ... Georgia Southern <i>is not</i> a private entity, it is a public university and is therefore bound to most Constitutional amendments. However (again), the athletic associations that oversee the sports programs at most colleges are considered "private-public partnerships."<br /><br />Muddy enough? <br /><br />Morally/ethically, I think the NCAA is in the wrong here. But until someone wants to challenge whether the NCAA-public college partnership/agreement is valid, I think we're stuck.<br /><br />So, who has the deep pockets right now?Mark E. Johnsonhttp://www.visualjournalism.infonoreply@blogger.com