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Could University of Miami Face ‘Death Penalty’ Over Booster Scandal?
Could University of Miami Face ‘Death Penalty’ Over Booster Scandal?
Could University of Miami Face ‘Death Penalty’ Over Booster Scandal?
The scandal involving University of Miami athletes who reportedly accepted gifts from boosters continues to unfold, with possible sanctions on the horizon. It’s quite possibly the “most egregious, widespread and long-lasting disregard for NCAA rules and regulations ever.” NCAA president Mark Emmert is floating the idea — though he didn’t speak directly about Miami — of imposing the so-called ‘deat
University of Miami Booster Says He Provided Perks to 72 Athletes Over the Past Eight Years
University of Miami Booster Says He Provided Perks to 72 Athletes Over the Past Eight Years
University of Miami Booster Says He Provided Perks to 72 Athletes Over the Past Eight Years
A booster for the University of Miami told Yahoo! Sports that he provided cash and benefits to dozens of the school’s athletes over the past decade. Nevin Shapiro, who’s serving a 20-year sentence for his role in a Ponzi scheme, said that some of the school’s coaches knew about the under-the-table gifts. The gifts included cash, prostitutes, entertainment costs, jewelry, and even, in one case, an