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    'Who the hell would want this job?' Not NCAA president Mark Emmert, apparently

    NCAA president Mark Emmert is stepping down from his position amid a turbulent time for the organization.
    by Manuela López Restrepo Feb 02, 2023 1 minute
    Mark Emmert is saying goodbye to the NCAA.

    Welcome to a new NPR series where we spotlight the people and things making headlines — and the stories behind them.

    Sometimes in order to appease your haters, the best option is to bow out.

    Who is he? Mark Emmert (aka a man peacing out)

    The current president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which regulates student athletics across about 1,100 schools in North America, is stepping down from his position amid a turbulent time for the organization.

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