We were all aware of the NCAA and it's role in college sports, but frankly, I never imagined the attorney general of New York would come after the Jayhawks. It's not really the way to start August practice, but Andrew Cuomo's investigation of universities and student loan provider practices now includes the University of Kansas and the athletic department.

KU is denying any wrongdoing and plans to cooperate. Associate athletic director Jim Marchiony seemed a annoyed with the implied accusation:

“Had they done their homework, they would’ve been able to understand the issues and receive very plausible explanations.”

Almost 40 universities have been named in the investigation which contends that the universities are guiding athletes and students to preferred lenders in exchange for kickbacks. Whatever it is, KU better come out smelling clean on this one. I think the alumni and supporters of KU really had enough of the non-sports related headlines last year.