John LeBar earned his doctorate in education at Duke
University, where he coached varsity tennis and later served as
director of undergraduate studies.
Allen Paul earned a graduate degree in international
politics from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns
Hopkins University. After college, he worked for the Associated
Press and later as a speechwriter in Washington, DC.
"The authors present a powerful case for why fans, educators,
administrators, college athletes and other stakeholders, stand
at the edge of the precipice of losing the value and the promise of
college sports as it was intended and could be. For those of us
interested in preserving that value and realizing the potential of
college sports' role in delivering authentic equality and equity in
American society, this is a must-read." --Len Elmore, co-chair,
Knight Commission; 10-year NBA veteran; 1974 All-American
"This book takes on the tough questions around college sports and
provides a pathway to reform. It tells the story of inspirational
scholar athletes, but it also reveals the exploding commercial
underbelly of college sports. The book’s suggested solutions are
worthy of our attention if America is to keep sports competition in
perspective." --Tom McMillen—president, LEAD1 athletic
directors, former Rhodes Scholar, 11-year NBA career, former member
of Congress
"Frankly, this book is a gut check for Division I university
presidents, especially serving at what is currently known as the
Power 5 Conferences." --Dick Gould, coach of 17 National
Championship tennis teams at Stanford
"Powerfully, nimbly, and eloquently written. When you begin reading
this book, you have to force yourself to stop." -- John
Stauffer—Harvard professor and bestselling author
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