National Collegiate Athletic Association

The NCAA Record

Index, The NCAA News (From January 5, 1998 to May 25, 1998)

Academics

Cabinet wants new legislation for basketball recruiting, February 23, page 1
Academic standards guide ready this spring, March 16, page 12

All-America Team

Folkl, Llebe head volleyball Academic All-America teams, January 12, page 6
Manning, Gray lead football Academic All-Americas, January 12, page 7
Torres, Parlow top coaches' soccer all-Americans list, January 12, page 7
Four Pepperdine players named all-Americans in water polo, January 12, page 8
GTE Academic All-America men's, women's players chosen, April 6, page 8

Awards, Non-NCAA

Notre Dame's Daws named Honda-Broderick Cup winner, January 26, page 8
Sixty-nine soccer teams receive Team Academic Awards, January 26, page 16
Honda Awards dinner to be held during NACDA convention, February 9, page 13
Eleventh annual student-athlete day being planned, February 23, page 10
NCAS announces finalists for national Giant Steps Award, March 30, page 15
President honors Giant Steps winners during NSAD reception, April 13, page 7
Division I men's all-academic cross country team announced, April 13, page 7
SWAC commissioner Frank named Corbett Award winner, May 18, page 24
Honda banquet to become part of NACDA convention, May 18, page 24
NCAA, TEAM win 'Addy' award for alcohol-awareness PSA, May 25, page 9

Baseball

Baseball scores in fight against chewing tobacco, April 20, page 1
Division II Championship preview, May 11, page 8
Division III Championship preview, May 11, page 9
Division I Championship preview, May 18, page 9
Division II Championships summaries, May 25, page 13
Division III Championships summaries, May 25, page 13

Basketball, Men's

Another men's basketball event certified, January 5, page 11
NCAA certifies 55 men's, 49 women's basketball events, February 23, page 6
Division II Championship preview, March 2, page 12
Division III Championship preview, March 2, page 13
Division I Championship preview, March 9, page 8
Division II Championship summaries, March 16, page 7
Division III Championship summaries, March 16, page 7
NCAA certifies 23 men's, 13 women's basketball events, March 16, page 14
Division I championship summaries, March 23, page 9
Division III championship summaries, March 23, page 9
UC Davis claims first II men's basketball championship, March 30, page 9
Undefeated Wisconsin-Platteville takes III men's basketball crown, March 30, page 10
Division I championship summaries, March 30, page 11
NCAA certifies seven men's, five women's basketball events, March 30, page 16
NCAA ce3rtifies 11 events for exemption, April 6, page 8
Wildcats claw back from half-time deficit for title, April 6, page 10
Men's basketball tournament attracts 154 million viewers, April 13, page 5
Division I basketball statistics, April 20, page 8
NCAA certifies 109 men's, 113 women's basketball events, April 20, page 9
Association certifies 57 summer leagues for 1998 competition, April 20, page 11
NCAA certifies another 14 summer basketball leagues, April 27, page 5
Division II statistics, April 27, page 8
Division III statistics, April 27, page 9
NCAA certifies 17 men's, 12 women's basketball events, April 27, page 24
NCAA certifies 17 men's, 12 women's basketball events, May 4, page 9
Another eight summer basketball leagues gain certification, May 4, page 9
NCAA certifies 25 men's, 28 women's basketball events, May 11, page 10
Fifty-one summer basketball leagues certified by NCAA, May 11, page 10
NCAA awards 32 postgraduate scholarships in basketball, May 18, page 8
Sixty summer basketball leagues approved by NCAA, May 25, page 6
NCAA certifies 38 men's, 27 women's basketball events, May 25, page 7
I men's basketball requests reduction in AQ waiting period, May 25, page 9

Basketball, Women's

The Right Direction, February 9, page 12
Division II Championship preview, March 2, page 12
Division III Championship preview, March 2, page 13
Division I Championships preview, March 9, page 8
Division II Championship summaries, March 16, page 7
Division III Championship summaries, March 16, page 7
NCAA certifies 23 men's, 13 women's basketball events, March 16, page 14
Division I Championship summaries, March 23, page 9
Division III Championship summaries, March 23, page 9
North Dakota meets the challenge to take II women's basketball title, March 30, page 9
Washington (Missouri) women keep cool in basketball, March 30, page 10
Division I Championship summaries, March 30, page 11
NCAA certifies seven men's, five women's basketball events, March 30, page 16
Undefeated Tennessee claims third straight national crown, April 6, page 11
Women's basketball tourney features 47 televised games, April 20, page 7
Division I basketball statistics, April 20, page 8
NCAA certifies 109 men's, 113 women's basketball events, April 20, page 9
Association certifies 57 summer leagues for 1998 competition, April 20, page 11
NCAA certifies another 14 summer basketball leagues, April 27, page 5
Division II statistics, April 27, page 8
Division III statistics, April 27, page 8
NCAA certifies 17 men's, 12 women's basketball events, April 27, page 24
NCAA certifies 17 men's, 12 women's basketball events, May 4, page 9
Another eight summer basketball leagues gain certification, May 4, page 9
NCAA certifies 25 men's, 28 women's basketball events, May 11, page 10
Fifty-one summer basketball leagues certified by NCAA, May 11, page 10
NCAA awards 32 postgraduate scholarships in basketball, May 18, page 8
Sixty summer basketball leagues approved by NCAA, May 25, page 6
NCAA certifies 38 men's, 27 women's basketball events, May 25, page 7

Bowl Games

Music City Bowl is one of 22 approved by subcommittee, May 18, page 13

Bylaw Revisions

Division III interim bylaw-revision processes described, February 16, page 16

Certification

High schools to receive their '1998 Playbook', February 2, page 1

Championships Corner

Championships corner, March 9, page 11
Championships corner, March 30, page 16
Championships corner, May 4, page 10
Championships corner, May 18, page 12

Comment

Is there a point where Nike goes too far?, Letter to the Editor, January 5, page 4
Use power of contract to influence Nike, January 12, page 4
Surrender comes first in beating addiction, January 19, page 4
Doctors should assign minimum weight, January 26, page 4
Apparel contract questions need answers, February 2, page 4
Wrestling rules changes prompt, appropriate, February 9, page 4
Require compensation if athlete turns pro, February 16, page 4
Convention should bond the membership, February 23, page 4
Solve wrestling problem through education, March 2, page 4
Goodbye to a mentor--and a pioneer, March 9, page 4
Numbers game--Analysis of basketball stats leads to a better understanding of the game, March 16, page 4
Situation set record for bad precedents, March 23, page 4
Action needed now on II proximity rule, March 30, page 4
Reasons to let the service rule stay put, April 6, page 4
No two-part test in athlete reinstatement, April 13, page 4
NCAA helps to battle eating disorders, April 20, page 4
Division III playing fields growing less level?, April 27, page 4
Girls benefit from July evaluation period, May 4, page 4
Programs seek to raise alcohol awareness, May 11, page 4
Wrestling participation on the rebound, May 18, page 4
Schools need to enhance game-day value, May 25, page 4

Committee Notices

Committee notices, February 16, page 3
Committee notices, March 9, page 3
Committee notices, March 30, page 3
Committee notices, April 6, page 3
Committee notices, April 13, page 3
Committee notices, April 20, page 3
Committee notices, April 27, page 3
Committee notices, May 4, page 3
Committee notices, May 11, page 3
Committee notices, May 18, page 3
Committee notices, May 25, page 3

Committees, NCAA General and Special

Replacement sought for Weston as secretary rules editor, January 5, page 3
Division II resolicits nominees for committee vacancies, January 5, page 3
Divisions II, III involvement sought in amateurism review, January 5, page 5
Administrative Committee minutes, February 16, page 5
Committee declines support for weigh-in change, February 16, page 6
III championships panel revises automatic qualification, February 23, page 3
Certification status of 14 Division I members announced, February 23, page 5
Certification committee develops assumptions for second cycle, February 23, page 5
II Academic Requirements Committee reviews initial eligibility
Divisions II, III review membership issues. Committees in both divisions recommend application fee. Division III committee develops outline for educational plan, March 2, page 1
Cabinet requests prioritization, March 9, page 1
Clearinghouse committee seeks access via Internet, March 9, page 5
Postgraduation test scores acceptable if taken before first full-time enrollment, March 9, page 5
Core-Course Review Committee seeks I, II nominations, March 16, page 3
Part-time employees eligible for committees, March 16, page 9
Association academic issues focus of Research Committee meeting, March 23, page 7
Division II panel aims for greater diversity in governance, April 13, page 5
II Legislation Committee looking to simplify bylaws, May 11, page 5
Financial aid hearing reveals complexity of issue, May 18, page 1
Certification status of 19 Division I institutions announced, May 18, page 8
Music City Bowl is one of 22 approved by subcommittee, May 18, page 13
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse focuses on Internet, May 18, page 13
Rate of minority hiring level over last two years, May 25, page 1

Compliance

Cabinet wants new legislation for basketball recruiting, February 23, page 1

Convention, NCAA

New Division I system brings new challenges, January 12, page 1
Division II discussions to set future course, January 12, page 1
III looks at financial aid, automatic qualification, January 12, page 1
Downtown hotel space reduced, January 12, page 1
Information desk back at Convention after successful debut, January 12, page 7
New and improved?, January 12, page c1
Dole honored with 1998 Theodore Roosevelt Award, January 12, page c1
Shalala address to open session for Division I, January 12, page c1
Convention facts, January 12, page c1
Convention key events, January 12, page c1
NCAA honors memory of Hawaii athlete with Award of Valor, January 12, page c2
Top VIII awards, January 12, page c2
Silver Anniversary awards, January 12, page c3
CBS anchor Roberts to serve as emcee for honors dinner, January 12, page c3
All-time Teddy winners, January 12, page c3
1998 Convention meeting schedule, January 12, pages c4-c5
Division II legislation, January 12, page c6
Division III legislation, January 12, page c6
NCAA Convention review, January 12, page c7
Dempsey emphasizes planning in period of change, January 19, page 3
Association's honors dinner links best of present with past, January 19, page 5
State of Association speech addresses change within NCAA, January 19, page 6
New Division I process working well, January 19, page 8
Shalala asks Association to work on reducing binge drinking, create opportunities for women, January 19, page 8
Division I charts course on student-athlete employment, January 19, page 9
Convention roll-call votes, March 2, page 6
Division I working on making Convention an effective forum, May 25, page 1

Crew, Women's

Seeking a diverse crew, April 27, page 14
National Collegiate Championship preview, May 25, page 10

Cross Country, Men's

Division I men's all-academic cross country team announced, April 13, page 7
III cross country all-academic teams, individuals named, April 20, page 13

Cross Country, Women's

Several tops teams, individuals lead I cross country academic list, April 20, page 11
III cross country all-academic teams, individuals named, April 20, page 13

Division I Board of Directors

Time is of the essence in core-course change, January 19, page 1
Division I cabinet moves toward strategic plan, February 23, page 1
NCAA presidential groups set to meet April 21 in Indianapolis, April 20, page 24
Division I ends coaching employment restrictions-Division I Board also OKs athlete employment rule, April 27, page 1

Division I Management Council

Agendas for spring meetings set for Management Councils--Division I considers cabinet report, budget, April 13, page 1
I Management Council takes action on legislation, April 27, page 10
Panel to look at Prop 98-33, May 25, page 1

Division II Presidents Council

Division II joins in approval of core-course review process, January 26, page 11
Division II Presidents Council nominations sought, February 9, page 3
NCAA presidential groups set to meet April 21 in Indianapolis, April 20, page 24
CEOs moved to end proximity in II, May 4, page 1
Lubber, Johnson named chair, vice-chair of II Presidents Council, May 11, page 5
Cormier, Franklin appointed to Division II Presidents Council, May 18, page 5

Division II Management Council

Division II vote strengthens student-athlete involvement, January 19, page 1
Borden joins II Management Council, January 26, page 5
Schroeder elected vice-chair of II Management Council, February 2, page 5
Panel seeks to end 'geographic-proximity' policy, February 9, page 1
Agendas for spring meetings set for Management Councils--Division II looks at championships policy revisions, April 13, page 1
II moves toward dropping geographic-proximity policy, April 27, page 1

Division III Presidents Council

Nominations sought for Division III Presidents Council, February 23, page 3
Courtice elected to III Presidents Council, March 9, page 5
Southwestern (Texas) CEO named to III Presidents Council, March 30, page 5
NCAA presidential groups set to meet April 21 in Indianapolis, April 20, page 24
Division III presidents turn down 'bowl' plan, May 4, page 1

Division III Management Council

Division III shows preferences for 24-team football bracket, January 19, page 1
Division III establishes committee to hear infractions appeals, January 26, page 11
Grinnell's Fairchild to serve on III Management Council, February 16, page 5
Division III elects new Management Council members, March 2, page 5
Agendas for spring meetings set for Management Councils--Division III considers larger football championship, April 13, page 1
Division III continues look at championships issue, April 27, page 1

Drug Testing/Education

Drug Testing Q&A, March 2, page 11
Drug Testing Q&A, May 4, page 10

Eligibility

Study: Academic performance up, eligibility down, January 26, page 1
Large eligibility differences noted by race, income, February 2, page 1
Cabinet wants new legislation for basketball recruiting, February 23, page 1

Executive Committee, NCAA

New air-travel policy takes effect February 1, January 26, page 1
New catastrophic insurance policy approved, May 4, page 1

Fencing, Men's and Women's

National Collegiate Men's and Women's Championships preview, March 16, page 6
Penn State snatches fourth consecutive fencing championship, March 30, page 7
National Collegiate Championships results, March 30, page 12

Field Hockey

Substitution-rule modifications dropped by Divisions I, II and III Field Hockey Committees, March 9, page 10

Financial Affairs

Financial aid committee begins study of concerns about scholarship equity, March 9, page 1
Division I to discuss aid limits and Title IX, April 20, page 1

Football

College football sets attendance record with 36.9 million fans, January 5, page 1
Youngstown State takes title in classic championship game, January 5, page 9
Committee seeks update on I-A postseason football study, March 2, page 28
Football Rules Committee plans another sportsmanship videotape, March 2, page 28
Panel endorses 24 teams for III postseason football, March 9, page 1
Committee concerned about attendance for I-AA title game, March 9, page 12
Division II Football Committee looks at contract renegotiation, March 9, page 12
I-AA governance panel deals with Bylaw 30 amendments, May 4, page 24

Foundation, NCAA

Conference features variety of leadership education opportunities, May 18, page 1

Gambling

Saum testifies before Congress on Internet gambling, February 16, page 5
FBI cracks down on offshore Internet gambling companies, March 16, page 9

General News Stories

1997 Year in Review, January 5, page 6-7
Five cities chosen as finalists for future Final Four sites, January 12, page 5
Former NCAA president, Tennessee faculty member dies, January 19, page 16
Nominations for leadership conference sought, January 26, page 5
Gear for Sports named championships concessionaire, January 26, page 5
Federal appeals court upholds restricted-earnings decision, February 2, page 1
Putting some bend in the rules, February 16, page 1
Division I cabinet seeks bracket expansions, February 16, page 1
Corporate-partner program enters new era, February 23, page 1
CDC examines wrestling deaths; NCAA joint meeting set for April, March 2, page 1
Worldtek plan designed to help basketball teams with travel, March 2, page 5
CHAMPS/Life Skills conference focuses on development, March 2, page 15
Nothing but .net--Popular basketball Web site scores with variety of features, March 9, page 1
Study compares racial makeup of pro and college sports, March 9, page 20
Student-athlete day affected by recruiting rule, March 23, page 1
More than 370 athletes to participate in annual leadership conference, March 23, page 1
Student-athletes retraining their voice, March 23, page 1
Leadership Conference student-athletes roster, March 23, page 20
NCAA study shows extent of basketball's popularity, March 320, page 1
NCAA opens gates to Hoop City, March 30, page 1
A brewing dilemma on campus, April 6, page 1
Study shows another participation increase, April 27, page 1
NCAA appeal possible in $67 million judgment, May 11, page 1
Possible NBA strike makes choice harder, May 11, page 1
Athletes buying trouble with dietary supplements, May 11, page 1
Association to appeal restricted-earnings case, May 18, page 1

Golf, Men's

An Evolving Championship, April 6, page 6
NCAA ce3rtifies 11 events for exemption, April 6, page 8
Division I Championships preview, May 11, page 6
Division II Championships preview, May 11, page 7
Division III Championships preview, May 11, page 7
Division II Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Methodist sweeps top three spots for eighth title in III men's golf, May 25, page 12
Division I Championships summaries, May 25, page 13
Division III Championships results, May 25, page 13

Golf, Women's

Balancing act, March 16, page 14
Division I Championships preview, May 11, page 6
Divisions II and III Championships preview, May 11, page 6
Division I Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Monarchs take second II/III women's golf crown, May 25, page 12
Division II Championships results, May 25, page 13
Division III Championships results, May 25, page 13

Governmental Affairs

State legislation relating to student-athletes, February 9, page 5
State legislatures focusing attention on athletics, March 2, page 1
Administrative Committee minutes, March 2, page 5
State legislation relating to college athletics, March 2, page 10
State legislation relating to college athletics, March 16, page 10
Administrative Committee minutes, March 16, page 11
Congress considers requiring predictions of sports cutbacks, April 6, page 1
State legislation relating to student-athletes, April 6, page 5
NCAA ce3rtifies 11 events for exemption, April 6, page 8
Administrative Committee minutes, April 6, page 8
Administrative Committee minutes, April 13, page 7
State legislation relating to student-athletes, April 20, page 5
State legislation relating to student-athletes, May 4, page 5
Notice of program cuts voted down by House, May 18, page 1
State legislation relating to college athletics, May 18, page 5
NCAA, Hud get together through NYSP to aid urban youth, May 25, page 5

Gymnastics, Men's

A ringing success, February 16, page 8
National Collegiate Championships preview, March 30, page 7
National Collegiate Men's Championships summaries, April 13, page 9
Consistency helps Bears repeat as men's gymnastics champions, April 27, page 6
National Collegiate Championships results, April 27, page 6

Gymnastics, Women's

Higher talent, lower scores, March 2, page 14
National Collegiate Championships preview, March 30, page 7
National Collegiate Championships summaries, April 13, page 9
Team effort takes Georgia to fourth women's gymnastics title, April 27, page 7
National Collegiate Championships summaries, April 27, page 6

High-School Issues

NCAA, high-school federation plan February 19 videoconference, February 16, page 5

Honors Programs, NCAA

Eight top student-athletes to be recognized by NCAA, January 5, page 1
NCAA honors memory of Hawaii athlete, January 5, page 1

Ice Hockey, Men's

Division II championship preview, March 9, page 10
Division III championships preview, March 9, page 10
Division I Championship preview, March 23, page 9
Division III Championship summaries, March 23, page 9
Alabama-Huntsville turns the tables for II hockey crown, March 23, page 13
Middlebury first III school to take four consecutive hockey title, March 30, page 8
Division II men's ice hockey statistics, April 6, page 9
Michigan takes I hockey title with overtime win over Boston College, April 13, page 9
Boston U. standout wins top hockey honor, April 13, page 9
Division III statistics, April 20, page 12
Division I statistics, April 27, page 7
Ice hockey rules group, focuses on player safety, protective equipment, May 25, page 6
Division I Championships summaries, April 6, page 12

Ice Hockey, Women's

Ice hockey championship set for women, February 9, page 14

Index, The NCAA News

Index of The NCAA News (June 16 to December 22, 1997), February 9, page 6

Infractions Cases/Enforcement

Infractions findings, penalties against UTEP athletics upheld, January 19, page 7 Savanah State receives probation, financial aid reduction, April 13, page 6
Southeast Missouri State placed on three years' probation, April 20, page 12
UCLA men's basketball given three years probation, May 11, page 12

Interpretations

Division I Conference No. 4, November 12, 1997, January 5, page 20
Division II Conference No. 1, December 19, 1997, January 5, page 20
Conference No. 5, December 10, 1997, February 9, page 3
Interpretations, March 2, page 11
Interpretations, March 23, page 28
Interpretations, March 30, page 16

Lacrosse, Men's

Location, location, location, February 23, page 12
Division I Championship preview, May 4, page 6
Division III Championship preview, May 4, page 6
Division II Championship preview, May 18, page 9
Division I Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Division III Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Division I Championships summaries, May 25, page 13
Division III Championships summaries, May 25, page 13

Lacrosse, Women's

Boom Times, March 30, page 6
National Collegiate Championship preview, May 4, page 7
Division III Championship preview, May 4, page 7
National Collegiate Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Division III Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Goalie's 21 saves lift Maryland to fourth straight lacrosse crown, May 25, page 10
Lions work overtime for first-year coach, May 25, page 11

Legal Affairs

NCAA files petition involving restricted-earnings position, February 16, page 9

Legal Assistance column

NCAA Bylaw 14.1.7.2--Eligibility for competition and practice following a student-athlete's final semester or quarter, January 5, page 20
NCAA Bylaw 17.1.6.2--Weekly hour limitations--outside of playing season, January 5, page 20
Past performance as a basis for future expenses, January 12, page 16
NCAA Bylaw 14.5.4.1.3--Partial qualifier or nonqualifier/football and men's basketball, January 19, page 16
Ineligible two-year college transfer students competing on an outside team, January 19, page 16
Bylaws 14.6.4.4.5 and 14.6.6.2--Transfer to four-year college prior to completion of requirements, January 19, page 16
NCAA Bylaws 13.02.4.4, 20.11.5-(d) and 30.11.6--Coaching staff members speaking at banquet or meeting during dead period, January 26, page 16
1998 Convention Proposal No. 7--Playing and practice seasons--spring practice--Division II football, January 26, page 16
1998 Convention Proposal No. 16--Tryouts--enrolled students, January 26, page 16
Delayed Implementation of 1998 NCAA Convention Proposal No. M-6, February 2, page 12
NCAA Bylaw 12.1.1.1.5--Payment based on performance, February 2, page 12
Recruiting calendar changes--Division I women's basketball, February 9, page 20
1998 NCAA Convention Proposal No. 9--De minimus violations--prospective and enrolled student-athletes, February 9, page 20
NCAA Bylaw 14.1.6.2.2.1.3--Waiver requirements for learning-disabled and handicapped student-athletes--Division III, February 16, page 16
NCAA Bylaw 14.1.7.1--One-time transfer exception, February 16, page 16
NCAA Bylaws 13.02.4.4.30.11.1-(f)-(l), 30.11.2-(f), 30.11.3-(h) and 30.11.4-(h)-(l)--Dead period - men's and women's basketball, February 23, page 20
High-school all-star games, February 23, page 20
NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.3.7--Discontinued sport - transfer - Division I, March 2, page 28
NCAA Bylaw 13.11.8.2--Functions organized by booster groups surrounding the National Letter of Intent signings, March 2, page 28
NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.3.4--Core courses for student with disabilities, March 9, page 20
Involvement in Institution's coach and two-year college prospect in NCAA-funded summer baseball leagues, March 16, page 24
Prospect viewing videotape/film during recruiting visit--Divisions I and II, March 16, page 24
Recruiting materials, Division III, March 16, page 24
Male students receiving travel expenses while involved with female teams, March 23, page 28
NCAA Bylaw 11.6.1.1--Scouting prohibition--Division I, March 23, page 28
NCAA Bylaws 14.7.5, 14.7.5.1 and 14.7.5.2--Exceptions to outside competition regulations, March 30, page 28
NCAA Bylaw 14.1.7.3--Eligibility for competition and practice following a student-athlete's final semester or quarter, March 30, page 28
NCAA Bylaw 12.1.5.7 and 12.1.5.8--Institutional sponsored and privately owned summer camps, April 6, page 20
NCAA Bylaw 1.1.1.6--Involvement in noncertified all-star contests--Division III, April 6, page 20
NCAA Bylaw 15.3.5.1--Renewal of financial aid, April 13, page 20
NCAA Bylaws 16.12.1.8 and 16.12.1.9--Retension of athletics apparel and equipment, April 13, page 20
NCAA Bylaw 13.1.3--Telephone calls to prospects by institutional staff members, April 20, page 24
NCAA Bylaws 13.02.5.1 and 13.1.3.5.2.2--Telephone contact by enrolled student-athletes-Division III, April 20, page 24
NCAA Bylaws 12.2.4.1, 12.2.4.2 and 12.2.4.2.1--Declaration for the draft, April 27, page 24
Correction--Coaches certification examinations-NCAA Divisions I and II, April 27, page 24
Summer basketball leagues and state games--Player limitations, May 4, page 24
NCAA Bylaw 14.7.5.1--Exception and waivers for state games, May 4, page 24
Division I Proposal 87-22--Telephone call--Division I Basketball, May 11, page 24
Bylaw 98-43--First Contest Date--Division I Basketball, May 11, page 24
Bylaw 14.2.4.2--Seasons of Eligibility--Division I Tennis, May 11, page 24
Division I Proposal 97-1--Restricted-earnings coach--Division I Basketball, May 18, page 24
NCAA Bylaw 15.2.7, 15.2.7.1.1--Summer Financial aid, May 25, page 24
NCAA Bylaw 15.2.7.1.2--Summer financial aid--prior to initial, full-time collegiate enrollment, May 25, page 24
NCAA Bylaw 15.2.7.3--Employment during the summer,. May 25, page 24

Looking back

Looking back, January 5, page 3.
Looking back, February 2, page 3
Looking back, March 2, page 3
Looking back, April 6, page 3
Looking back, May 4, page 3

Minority Issues

Minority opportunities panel reviews initial-eligibility data, March 30, page 16

NACDA

Honda banquet to become part of NACDA convention, May 18, page 24
NACDA announces Sears Directors' Cup scholarship winner, May 25, page 24

National Office, NCAA

Petr promoted to director of research, replacing Walsh
New headquarters designed to convey image of athletics, February 9, page 1
Wempe selected as new administrator for NCAA infractions committee, February 16, page 5
Construction begins on new national office, March 16, page 1
New NCAA policy reaffirms confidentiality of research date, March 16, page 1
NCAA to create Web site for all championships, April 13, page 1
NCAA, Tarkanian end lengthy dispute with $2.5 million settlement, April 13, page 1
Division III athletes, Gray, Harris awarded Byers Scholarship, April 13, page 20
NCAA's top staff position renamed, May 4, page 13
Ten institutions selected for CHOICES program grants, May 18, page 7

Photos

Cardinal rules, January 5, page 1
UTSA cleans up, January 5, page 12
Rose Bowl touchdown, January 12, page 1
YES volleyball clinic, January 12, page 3
Basketball clinic for those with special needs, January 12, page 5
'Dream to Read', January 12, page 8
Youth Day at Yale, January 12, page 10
Helping children stay safe, January 12, page 11
Shooting improves, January 26, page 1
Hoyas visit Shriners' Hospital, January 26, page 3
PEER-PRIDE at Binghamton, January 26, page 5
Student-athletes help in positive way, January 26, page 11
Reading is essential, January 26, page 16
Unity in the Community, February 2, page 3
Careers on Wheels, February 2, page 5
Youth basketball at Sewanee, February 2, page 7
Helping Hands, Bowling Green State University, University of Houston, Southeast Missouri State, February 2, page 12
Helping their communities, Aurora University, Missouri Southern State College, February 9, page 20
Mentor Day at the NCAA, February 16, page 1
Being good students, February 16, page 8
Sportsmanship is important, February 16, page 9
Working with Special Olympians, February 16, page 16
Battle on the mat, February 23, page 1
Promoting reading, February 23, page 9
Mitten Tree, February 23, page 9
Getting ready to play, March 2, page 1
Reading to Kids, March 2. page 3
American Basketball League Kick-Off, March 2, page 8
Colorado Christian University, March 2, page 8
Clarkson University, March 2, page 8
George Washington University, March 2, page 8
Student-athletes give back to their communities--University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, March 2, page 16
Student-athletes give back to their communities--Western State College of Colorado, March 2, page 16
San Diego State University, March 2, page 17
University of Akron, March 2, page 17
Elmira College, March 2, page 17
Photo finish, March 9, page 1
Math challenge, March 9, page 5
Play ball, March 9, page 11
New ballpark, March 9, page 20
And the winner is..., March 16, page 1
New arena, March 16, page 8
Multicultural growth, March 16, page 8
Takin' It To The Streets, March 16, pag e10
Bringing cheer to children, March 16, page 11
Reading is No. 1, March 16, page 12
Helping youngsters get well soon, March 16, page 16
Players learning about life, March 23, page 3
Tutoring children, March 23, page 7
Fiber-optic reading, March 23, page 18
Focusing on Leadership, March 23, page 20
Guarding their interests, March 30, page 1
Volunteering time, March 30, page 11
Giving and sharing, March 30, page 14
Cleaning up the campus, March 30, page 18
Fantastics finals, April 6, page 1
Michigan athletes help kids, April 6, page 5
Johnson and Wales University, April 6, page 12
Clarkson University, April 6, page 12
All eyes on basketball, April 13, page 1
University of Georgia, April 13, page 6
State University College at Fredonia, April 13, page 6
Canisius College, April 13, page 6
Centenary College, April 13, page 7
University of Hartford, April 13, page 7
Westminster College (Pennsylvania), April 13, page 10
Coker College, April 13, page 10
Celebrating women's hockey, April 20, page 5
Helping local Girl Scouts, April 20, page 24
Soaring to a team victory, April 27, page 1
Helping a community in need, April 27, page 3
New art adorns facility, April 27, page 5
Committed to their community, April 27, page 11
The race goes on, April 27, page 12
A team effort to help those in need, April 27, page 13
Project Open Hand, April 27, page 15
Collision Course, May 4, page 1
Helping area youth, May 4, page 3
Basketball invitational raises money, May 4, page 5
Reading and writing are important, May 4, page 13
Living a good life, May 4, page 24
A packed house, May 11, page 1
Athletes sponsor fund-raiser, May 11, page 5
Pie in the eye, May 11, page 12
Helping Habitat for Humanity, May 11, page 14
National Student-Athlete Day at Drexel University, May 11, page 24
Eye on the ball, May 18, page 1
Working with Special Olympians, May 18, page 5
Great day for a picnic, May 18, page 12
Rutgers fund-raiser, May 18, page 13
Crimson Tide adopts a school, May 18, page 14
Sprucing up the campus, May 18, page 24
Terrapins capture fourth title, May 25, page 1
Girl Scout day, May 25, page 24

Postgraduate Scholarships, NCAA

Postgraduate scholarships awarded to 35 football players, January 12, page 6
1998 men's, women's basketball postgrad scholarship nominees sought in all divisions, January 19, page 7
Postgraduate scholarships memo sent to all divisions, March 9, page 10

Rifle

National Collegiate Men's and Women's Preview, March 2, page 13
West Virginia narrowly wins fourth straight team title, March 16, page 7
National Collegiate Championships results, March 16, page 8
GTE Academic All-American fall/winter teams named, May 4, page 11

Skiing

National Collegiate Men's and Women's preview, March 9, page 8
Colorado claims skiing title in closest competition in 34 years, March 23, page 10
National Collegiate Men's and Women's Championships results, March 23, page 14
Alpine skiers to qualify for slots through West regional, May 11, page 10

Soccer, Men's

Reorganization of book among minor soccer rules actions, February 23, page 11
Soccer committees address alignment, selection criteria, February 23, page 11
NCAA ce3rtifies 11 events for exemption, April 6, page 8
UCLA soccer assistant reprimanded for verbal abuse toward an official, May 4, page 10

Soccer, Women's

Reorganization of book among minor soccer rules actions, February 23, page 11
Women's panels discuss sites, automatic qualification, February 23, page 11

Softball, Women's

Opportunity knocking, March 23, page 8
Division II Championship preview, May 4, page 6
Division III Championship preview, May 4, page 7
Division I Championship preview, May 11, page 7
Division II Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Division III Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
California (Pennsylvania) wins second straight II softball title, May 25, page 11
Pointers pitching pivotal in III softball win, May 25, page 11
Division I Championships summaries, May 25, page 13

Sports Medicine

Knee surgery down, but number of concussions up in football, March 23, page 5

Summer Basketball Leagues

Association certifies 57 summer leagues for 1998 competition, April 20, page 11
NCAA certifies another 14 summer basketball leagues, April 27, page 5
Another eight summer basketball leagues gain certification, May 4, page 9
Sixty summer basketball leagues approved by NCAA, May 25, page 6
Association certifies 57 summer leagues for 1998 competition, April 20, page 11
NCAA certifies another 14 summer basketball leagues, April 27, page 5
Another eight summer basketball leagues gain certification, May 4, page 9
Fifty-one summer basketball leagues certified by NCAA, May 11, page 10

Swimming and Diving, Men's

Division II Championships preview, March 9, page 9
Division III Championships preview, March 16, page 6
Division I Championships preview, March 23, page 9
Cal State Bakersfield dominates II swimming, March 23, page 14
Division II Championships results, March 23, page 16
Kenyon easily wins 19th straight men's swimming and diving crown, March 30, page 11
Division III Championships results, March 30, page 12
Stanford men cruise to victory at 75th swim championships, April 6, page 9
Division I Championships results, April 6, page 12
GTE Academic All-American fall/winter teams named, May 4, page 11

Swimming and Diving, Women's

Division II Championships preview, March 9, page 9
Division III Championships preview, March 9, page 9
Division I Championships preview, March 16, page 6
Kenyon dominates again, claims 15th straight championship, March 23, page 13
Drury swims to second straight women's championship, March 23, page 14
Division II Championships results, March 23, page 17
Division III Championships results, March 23, page 16
Stanford claims another I women's swimming crown, March 30, page 11
Division I Championships results, March 30, page 12
GTE Academic All-American fall/winter teams named, May 4, page 11

Tennis, Men's

Let play continue, March 2, page 16
Division II Championships preview, May 4, page 8
Division III Championships preview, May 4, page 9
Division I Championships preview, May 11, page 8
Division II Championships summaries, May 11, page 9
Lander's dynasty in II men's tennis continue with sixth straight title, May 18, page 11
Division III Championships summaries, May 18, page 12
Division I Championships summaries, May 25, page 13

Tennis, Women's

A net change, April 20, page 6
Division II Championships preview, May 4, page 8
Division III Championships preview, May 4, page 8
Division I Championships preview, May 11, page 8
Division II Championships preview, May 11, page 9
Lynn claims II women's tennis, defeating Armstrong Atlantic State, May 18, page 11
Skidmore denies Kenyon's bid to repeat in III women's tennis
Division I Championships results, May 18, page 12
Division I Championships summaries, May 25, page 13

Track, Men's Indoor

Track organization announces televised collegiate competition, February 2, page 7
Division I Championships preview, March 9, page 6
Division II Championships preview, March 9, page 6
Division III Championships preview, March 9, page 6
Raising the bar, March 16, page 13
Arkansas men retain hold on I indoor track, March 23, page 10
Abilene Christian men dominate field in rolling to another II indoor men's title, March 23, page 11
Speedy Lincoln sprints its way to III men's indoor track title, March 23, page 12
Division I Championships results, March 23, page 15
Division II Championships results, March 23, page 15
Division III Championships results, March 23, page 16
II men's indoor track championships team standings adjusted, May 11, page 24

Track, Women's Indoor

Hammer throw standard for III women revised, February 2, page 7
Track organization announces televised collegiate competition, February 2, page 7
Division I Championships preview, March 9, page 7
Division II Championships preview, March 9, page 7
Division III Championships preview, March 9, page 7
Raising the bar, March 16, page 13
After a long wait, Texas takes home I women's indoor title, March 23, page 10
Abilene Christian women run to 10th crown in 11 years, March 23, page 11
Christopher Newport uses quality to claim III women's indoor track, March 23, page 13
Division I Championships results, March 23, page 15
Division II Championships results, March 23, page 16
Division III Championships results, March 23, page 16

Track, Men's Outdoor

The Past must meet the Present, January 5, page 11
Events missing from list in '98 track and field book, January 5, page 11
Track organization announces televised collegiate competition, February 2, page 7
Division II Championships preview, May 18, page 10
Division III Championships preview, May 18, page 10

Track, Women's Outdoor

The Past must meet the Present, January 5, page 11
Events missing from list in '98 track and field book, January 5, page 11
Hammer throw standard for III women revised, February 2, page 7
Track organization announces televised collegiate competition, February 2, page 7
Division II Championships preview, May 18, page 9
Division III Championships preview, May 18, page 10

Volleyball, Men's

Volleyball takes a look at different approaches, February 23, page 10
NCAA ce3rtifies 11 events for exemption, April 6, page 8
National Collegiate Championship preview, April 27, page 7
UCLA claims third volleyball championship in four years, May 11, page 9

Volleyball, Women's

Cardinal rules volleyball for fourth time in six seasons, January 5, page 9
I volleyball committee asks for experimentation with formats, March 2, page 17
Elimination of third-place match recommended in II volleyball, March 2, page 17
Roster size, tourney dates topics for III volleyball committee, March 2, page 17

Water Polo, Men's

Collegiate, international water polo games to be more alike, March 23, page 8
Three Pepperdine players named to water polo academic team, April 27, page 24

Women's Athletics Issues

Scholarship equity issue examined, February 9, page 1
1998 Title IX Seminar agenda focuses on several current topics, March 16, page 1
Federal appeals court rules Title IX applies directly to NCAA, March 30, page 1
Committee plans May 11 hearing on financial aid limits and Title IX, April 13, page 20
Division I to discuss aid limits and Title IX, April 20, page 1
More speakers, new sessions highlight Title IX Seminar, May 25, page 5

Wrestling

Committee asks for anti-dehydration guideline to become rule, January 5, page 5
Prosecutor will not file charges, January 5, page 5
Wrestling weight-loss rule recommendation approved, January 19, page 1
Committee declines support for weigh-in change, February 16, page 6
Division II championships preview, February 23, page 9
Division III championships preview, February 23, page 9
CDC examines wrestling deaths; NCAA joint meeting set for April, March 2, page 1
Division I Championships preview, March 2, page 12
Augsburg wrestles to second consecutive III tourney victory, March 16, page 7
Division III Championships results, March 16, page 8
North Dakota State takes 158-, 167-pound classes in title romp, March 23, page 11
Division I Championships results, March 23, page 18
Iowa streak continues before sellout crowd, March 30, page 8
Division I Championships results, March 30, page 13
Committee refines wrestling safety rules, April 20, page 1
Committees look at championships, April 20, page 14
Wrestling Committee picks championship sites, May 4, page 10
Wrestler reprimand3ed for inappropriate behavior, May 18, page 13
Wrestling committee will hold second satellite rules clinic, May 25, page 6

Youth Programs, NCAA

Workshop focuses on 30th anniversary of NYSP, March 16, page 11
NCAA, Hud get together through NYSP to aid urban youth, May 25, page 5