Lack of Common Good: The SBJ Award to Danny White Raises Questions

The Sports Business Journal (SBJ) awarded Danny White, the athletic director at the University of Tennessee, the Athletic Director of the Year award, sparking questions about the organization's priorities.

White was chosen for his efforts to destroy NCAA oversight, leading to pay for play dynamics, and his role in a lawsuit that would eliminate all eligibility criteria.

The SBJ award highlights the dark side of college sports, where profit and recruiting take precedence over athlete well-being.

The award demonstrates a disregard for fair play, sportsmanship, and the values that make sports worthwhile.

White's accolades do not address why SBJ chose him over other sports administrators who prioritize the common good.

The Tennessee State Legislature has become a henchman for the Tennessee Volunteers, ignoring rules and allowing pay for play.

The NCAA's pay for play system has led to a lack of scholarships for athletes from underprivileged backgrounds.

SBJ's award to White is also tainted by his role in the lawsuit that would eliminate all eligibility criteria.

The award highlights the need for the sports business side of sports to prioritize the common good of college sports.

SBJ's Most Tone-Deaf Award is a reminder that the organization has a long way to go in prioritizing athlete well-being and fair play.