[NU Sports] Harvard Hoops Recruiting Standards

[johnadeg at comcast.net]

Pretty hypocritical article.  Mike Pyle who played for the Bears after going to Yale allegedly turned down an offer from NU because he got a better deal from Yale; no scholarship of course.  Years ago the Red Sox used to pay for rides i the players signed with them after graduating. 

John DeGroat
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From: neonrye at aol.com
> Interesting article in Sunday's NY TIMES about how the "Northwestern of the 
> East" is noticeably lowering academic standards and also is edging to or 
> crossing the line in terms of recruiting tactics and conduct under Tommy Amaker 
> in attempt to boost its basketball program's profile and competitiveness in the 
> Ivies.? This should be a cautionary message to those in authority at NU as 
> well.? Here's the link:? 
> http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/sports/ncaabasketball/02harvard.html?_r=1&ref=
> sports&oref=slogin
> 
> 
> Paul Levinson
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