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SBJ/November 28-December 4, 2011/Reader Survey
College, Reader Survey 2011
Published November 28, 2011, Page 27
Grade the NCAA’s effectiveness in dealing with rules enforcement
| A | 2.9% |
| B | 15.6% |
| C | 26.6% |
| D | 26.8% |
| F | 28.1% |
Respondents: 1,104
Company/brand that has done the best job aligning with college sports through corporate sponsorship
| Nike | 18.6% |
| Allstate | 15.1% |
| Under Armour | 10.6% |
| Capital One | 10.4% |
| Home Depot | 9.6% |
Respondents: 1,123
March Madness or BCS?
| March Madness | 84.4% |
| BCS | 13.3% |
| No opinion | 2.3% |
Respondents: 1,098
Biggest challenge facing NCAA President Mark Emmert
| Conference realignment | 27.6% |
| Commercialization of student athletes | 24.5% |
| Rules enforcement | 20.6% |
Respondents: 1,090
Most effective conference commissioner
| Larry Scott, Pac-12 | 30.1% |
| Mike Slive, SEC | 29.2% |
| Jim Delany, Big Ten | 23.8% |
| John Swofford, ACC | 10.7% |
| John Marinatto, Big East | 4.5% |
| Chuck Neinas (interim), Big 12 | 1.8% |
Respondents: 1,060
Will there be some form of football playoff, or plus-one format, after the next television deal expires?
| Yes | 63.2% |
| No | 31.9% |
| No opinion | 4.9% |
Respondents: 1,095
