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Brand speaks briefly at award ceremony

Associated Press

Sunday, June 28, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS -- Myles Brand is still carrying the banner for America's young athletes, even as he continues waging a bigger battle in his own life. The 67-year-old NCAA president, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January, used an awards ceremony Sunday night in Indianapolis to remind people how rewarding it can be to help others. "It's been my great pleasure to help lead the work of the NCAA these past seven years," he said. "I believe it's a great mission, and we are ...

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