Reduction of Penn State’s Penalties: Is the NCAA Starting to Get Back on Course?

By Mike Gilleran   The recent NCAA announcement regarding a reduction in penalties assessed against Penn State University represents a much-needed positive move by an organization currently beset with criticism.   In my view, the NCAA overstepped its enforcement parameters from the start in this matter. Traditionally, NCAA enforcement action has been based on alleged wrongdoing in at least one of three main areas:   Academic fraud,   Improper recruiting, or   Provision o