Another College Football Scandal

    NCAA is investigating a former booster scam artist, Nevin Shapiro, and his connection with the University of Miami.  Reports are swirling stating that Shapiro provided many illegal benefits to over 72 players in the forms of money, cars, nightclubs, prostitutes and even an abortion.  Shapiro, who is currently serving 20 years in jail after being convicted of a Ponzi scheme, told Yahoo Sports that he provided these improper benefits to players from 2002 to 2010.  Players such as Kellen Winslow Jr. and current quarterback Jacory Harris are just two of the 72+ players who received improper benefits.  No suspensions have been announced for any of the current players on the roster who received improper benefits
    In the past year and a half, NCAA has sanctioned or investigated scandals taking place at USC, Auburn, Oregon, Ohio St., UNC, Georgia Tech, LSU and Michigan.  These are major programs that affect the image of college football and NCAA athletics.  NCAA needs to do something immediately to try to fix everything that is wrong with college sports, particularly football.  A group of University Presidents met last week trying to devise a new guideline that would hold student-athletes more responsible for higher academics and set new rules for receiving and maintaining scholarships.
    A lot of these student-athletes are making tons of money for their respective schools and are tempted to indulge in things such as free cars, free tattoo's, VIP parties, etc.  They think they deserve it, which arguably they may to a degree, but they attend some of the nation's finest schools for free and receive a top notch education.  Some of these school's tuition can range anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000+ for a single year.  They are privileged to receive a free education, yet they abuse the system and are tempted to take things from scam artists like Shapiro, or other agents/people, who want to be a part of these future millionaire's lives.  Players have been receiving improper benefits for years but lately, more and more information is becoming public regarding scandals taking place at various colleges.  The NCAA needs to step and try to remedy this situation as soon as possible.  It is going to be hard to stop but the NCAA needs to figure out what they can do to take these temptations away from players.


P.S. - The NFL supplemental draft was supposed to be held today but was postponed and a new date hasn't been set.  Terrel Pryor, QB from Ohio St., is still being investigated for his improper receiving of benefits and role in the Ohio St. scandals.  He may not even be eligible for the supplemental draft.