Executive board members of The Drake Group, B. David Ridpath, assistant professor, Department of Sport Management, Mississippi State University and Ellen J. Staurowsky, Professor, Department of Sport Management & Media at Ithaca College, participated in the dialogue that took place as part of the drafting of the document. The Drake Group has not endorsed all proposals in this document.  A full explanation of The Drake Group's position on college sports reform can be found on the The Drake Group website.