Part I: Byers’ Remorse

Sports
Written By Steve Zocco

Walter Byers forged the preeminent governing body for all of college sports.

Then he tried to tear it down.

Walter Byers served as the first executive director of the NCAA from 1951 to 1988. Much of the framework he laid still exists today.(Jim Bourdier/Associated Press)

Walter Byers served as the first executive director of the NCAA from 1951 to 1988. Much of the framework he laid still exists today.

(Jim Bourdier/Associated Press)

NCAA Men’s Basketball Corruption Scandal Timeline

“The world that was exposed is a world that nobody thought didn’t exist.” – David West

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Part II: Face Value