National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Tarkanian: If NCAA Action Is Not State Action, Can its Members Meaningfully Air Their Dissatisfaction

Authors

Susan Westover

Library of Congress Authority File

http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79122466

Document Type

Note

Abstract

In National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Tarkanian, the United States Supreme Court held that the NCAA is not amenable to the constitutional restraints of the fourteenth amendment. Specifically, the Court found that certain conduct by the NCAA in its appellate procedures is not state conduct, a requirement necessary to invoke the fourteenth amendment. This Note addressed the significance of the Court's finding. It argues that adherence to the above rule may lead to an inequitable and inadequate procedure for student athletes and member schools. In conclusion, the Note presents a viable alternative for those members seeking fair procedural treatment when involved with the NCAA.

Recommended Citation

Susan Westover, National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Tarkanian: If NCAA Action Is Not State Action, Can its Members Meaningfully Air Their Dissatisfaction, 26 San Diego L. Rev. 959 (1989).
Available at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/sdlr/vol26/iss4/8