Podcast: Should Mark Emmert step down as NCAA president?

January has brought a lot of NCAA news, most of it controversial. It's time to sit down and sort out the timeline. In addition to that, there's debate over the purpose of the NCAA at this point, whether its president, Mark Emmert, has already proven he's not the man for the job, and how the organization should actually be applauded for some of the recent action in the Miami investigation.

By Matt Norlander

Jan 25, 2013 at 9:47 am ET • 1 min read

Mark Emmert's record since he came on with the NCAA is not a good one. Is he long for the job? (AP)

January has brought about a lot of NCAA news, most of it controversial. It's time to sit down and sort out the timeline on a lot of this stuff.

In addition, there's debate over the good and purpose of the NCAA at this point, whether its president, Mark Emmert, has already proven he's not the man for the job and how the organization should actually be applauded for some of the recent action in the Miami investigation. Yes, I'm serious; listen for the reason why.

John Infante comes back on to clear up any confusion you might have. He's the best voice on there on NCAA clarity, and we go teeth-first into the Frank Haith stuff as well as the 2.6 GPA transfer rule, which is likely to happen in one form or another.

Our investigation into the investigation:

From the beginning: Returning to regularly-scheduled introductions.
3:20: How embarrassing, really, is this Miami case for the NCAA? It is in some ways, but in others, this is a sign of growth.
6:15: Emmert's job on the line? And who would want to take this gig? It doesn't have much upside from a PR standpoint. And why does Mark Emmert get the blame?
11:30: Haith's ordeal and likelihood of losing his Missouri post.
16:35: NCAA held a convention in Dallas last week. What was discussed and how the rulebook has been/will be/can't be changed.
21:15: Bagels! Cream cheese! Wait ... THEY STILL CAN'T HAVE TOAST??? Oh, this is why we mock you over stupid things, NCAA.
23:30: Important changes that took effect in January regarding recruiting.
25:30: The 2.6 GPA transfer rule that hasn't been formally proposed, yet could be a huge rule coming to college basketball. John explains why it's come to be, the alterations to the proposal that could come and why a lot of people in athletics like it.

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