Athletic Departments Must Use Caution in Conducting Background Checks on Prospective Student-Athletes

Athletic Departments Must Use Caution in Conducting Criminal Background Checks on Prospective Student-Athletes By Linda A. Sharp, J.D., University of Northern Colorado and Holly K. Sheilley, Ph.D., University of Louisville*   The commission of crimes by college recruits, unfortunately, is a recurring fact of life.   For example, Corey Brown, a former Plant High School outfielder, pled guilty to felony battery which occurred during group sex with a 14-year-old. The University of Virgini