Review of historical data does not support claims of colleges and universities that compliance with Title IX (1972) has led to financial strains in operation of intercollegiate athletic programs or that self-regulation makes federal guidelines an unreasonable and unnecessary intrusion into institutional autonomy. Focuses on the Brown vs. Cohen…

Results of a survey of college head football coaches concerning violations of National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations, drug abuse, academic reforms, and regulation reforms are reported and their implications are discussed. (MSE)