The Division I Board of Directors at its January 14 meeting approved the formation of a presidential task force to examine issues of commercialism and student-athlete well-being associated with athletics, including postseason football.

The Board issued the following statement upon taking the action:

“The NCAA Division I BOD held a candid, open and constructive discussion on the issues outlined in a previous communication from University of Georgia President Michael Adams to NCAA President Myles Brand. Although all Board members participated in the discussion, no votes were taken.

“The sense of the Board’s deliberations was that the discussion should continue and be expanded to include presidents at the conference level. Board members will also confer with others, including with the BCS Presidents Oversight Committee already engaged in an examination of postseason football.

“However, the NCAA Board agreed the issues of presidential leadership and commercialism, identified in President Adams’ communication, especially deserve further discussion.”

Members of the task force have not been identified.