1. NCAA penalties co-opted the word “booster” and gave it a sinister connotation. And let’s face it, when Steve Spurrier could refer to wealthy South Carolina supporters as similar to NFL team owners and we’re all so used to how things are done that dismay is muted, the system isn’t changing. Houston attorney Joe Jamail, who devoted time, energy, love and many millions of dollars to Texas Longhorn athletics, was a team owner. He died Wednesday at age 90, and the responses from everyone from Charlie Strong to Ricky Williams are heartfelt. If the system is what it is, it could use more Joe Jamails.
Maisel: 3-point stance
