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Convention behind-the-scenes video with NCAA Director of Operations
The 103rd annual NCAA Convention took place last week at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, located just outside Washington D.C. Thousands of attendees from around the country converged on the nation's capitol to discuss, learn and vote on crucial issues dealing with intercollegiate athletics.

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NBA ends ban on courtside liquor advertising
Dealing with economic crisis seems to be today's theme on the Double-A Zone. In an effort to increase revenue during the economic downturn, the National Basketball Association has reversed its 1991 ban on courtside liquor advertising.

Stanford facing financial deficit
The Associated Press is reporting, "Stanford's athletic department is projecting a $5 million loss in revenue over the next three years and is considering cutting staff and eliminating some sports teams.

Sports world pauses during inauguration
College basketball coaches rescheduled practices, Super Bowl press conferences were moved and NBA teams changed travel schedules for a chance to witness history

SEC without Top 25 team
With Tennessee falling out of the AP Top 25 poll this week, the Southeastern Conference does not have a ranked men's basketball team (Tennessee was not ranked in last week's ESPN/USA Today poll, meaning this is the second consecutive week without a ranked SEC-squad in that poll).

University of Tennessee deals with drop in state funding
With a projected state funding shortfall of at least $66 million, the University of Tennessee is exploring the use of generating more money for education from athletics. Tennessee says its athletics operation is among fewer than 10 departments in the country that receive no funds from state subsidies or taxes.

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The Realities of Early Recruiting
College coaches have heard the stories. We all have. In fact, they're getting more and more frequent. A high school sophomore gives a verbal commitment to a college program. A freshman declares his allegiance to a college coach after playing his first prep season. College coaches troll tournaments for high school underclassmen who might be the next big catch in the high stakes game of college recruiting.