Latest NCAA Postseason Bans Hit HBCUs Hard

Latest NCAA Postseason Bans Hit HBCUs Hard: Several HBCUs, including three historically Black college football programs, will not be allowed to participate in 2012-2013 postseason play under the just-released NCAA listing of schools that did not meet minimum academic progress guidelines. But help is on the way.

During a teleconference held yesterday, NCAA president Mark Emmert said that HBCU presidents were in favor of the new rules despite their disproportionate impact on HBCUs and other schools. He also promised that the NCAA will step up its support for these schools.

In an article in the May 24 edition of Diverse, Hampton University President William Harvey said, “I’m for the increased standards, but I’ve indicated we need more money [from the NCAA] to hire counselors and increase technology for our student athletes.”