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That rule is due to be considered by the NCAA through its normal governance process over the next three-to-six months. That issue is on the table, and the Division I Board of Directors will take it up likely in October but no later than January.

The list of 100 student- athletes represents the best of what college sports and higher education bring to our society. Their collective positive impact serves as a model for today's student-athletes.

The federally mandated rate from the United States Department of Education uses a simple and simplistic measure. It neglects transfer rates, among other things. In urban universities, the transfer rate can be more than 50 percent. With urban students, there are economic considerations, family reasons. With this method, you get a much more accurate picture.

We're getting back to the simplicity of why people love the brand. They can really hear the wit and self-deprecation of the brand. It's a step in the right direction.

The Sony brand remains very powerful. Competitors have managed to hammer away but the brand is still well-known and stands for high quality. They've got to become the company that they used to be, which was highly innovative.