NCAA trademark lawsuit reveals hypocrisy

Of all the things it could be doing, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has filed a petition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office declaring war against the Marine Corps for naming its annual band competition “Sousa’s March Mania.” Something seems seriously wrong with the NCAA’s legal priorities.

“The President’s Own” Marine Band showdown is a tournament-style competition of musical marches. In March this year, 32 marches went head-to-head over four weeks with winners advancing by popular vote to determine a champion.