Great Read Of The Week

ESPN's Jemele Hill hit one out of the park this week addressing the situation of a high school baseball player who is finagling his way around NCAA and Major League rules in order to get drafted earlier.

The best part of the column might be this section:

The NCAA is a master at selective morality. But its hypocrisy,
though shameful, makes perfect sense. After all, the NCAA became one of
the most powerful governing bodies in sports because it protects its
most prized financial assets -- college football and basketball players
-- at all costs.

The NCAA will never pretend to be outraged by Harper, because there
is no financial incentive to keep college baseball players under its
thumb. But the NCAA has made billions off the backs of college football
and basketball players -- and with the help of pro sports leagues, fans
and the media, the NCAA has been able to create a one-sided minor
league system.

Take the time to read it. While high school and college baseball might not float your boat, the NCAA "hypocrisy" is again stunning.