Ken Armstrong

About the Author

Ken Armstrong is an acclaimed investigative journalist whose incisive reporting has illuminated the shadowy intersections of sports, crime, and institutional failure in America. A Pulitzer Prize winner and former staff writer for The New York Times and ProPublica, Armstrong's work has earned him numerous awards, including the George Polk Award and the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to uncovering hidden truths, he delves into the human cost of systemic complicity, particularly within the high-stakes world of college athletics. His groundbreaking book, Scoreboard, Baby: A Story of College Football, Crime, and Complicity, co-authored with Nick Perry, exposes the University of Washington's football program's descent into scandal during the 1990s, blending meticulous research with compelling narrative to reveal how ambition and denial fueled a culture of corruption. Armstrong continues to champion accountability through his journalism, inspiring readers to question the narratives they accept.