University of Miami Football Program

[mooby]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Some people are saying that Miami should avoid the "death penalty." I say why? It's one thing if players are sneaking benefits behind the back of coaches and administrators. It's another thing when multiple sports with not only players but numerous coaches and even the PRESIDENT of the University taking money (see Donna Shahala's pic accepting a $50K check from Shapiro) from this sleazeball...

My point is, it's not just the players who are at fault, it's the coaches and head administrators at The U who not only looked the other way, but reaped the benefits as well. That program should go the way of the DoDo.

The NCAA has an epidemic on their hands. They need to put their foot down. This is one of the more disgraceful stories I can ever remember reading.

I agree with you, but ask you to implore the scenario that the same thing could be going on at Florida, because it's certainly not limited to teams like Miami, USC, etc. If that is the case, are you prepared for Florida to face extremely harsh penalties like Miami is about to receive?

I feel like it's a little hypocritical of the NCAA to act like it's individual schools that are doing this, but in reality it's probably widespread amongst all the big name schools. The system needs to be fixed, and I don't think the NCAA is prepared to accept it.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by mooby

I agree with you, but ask you to implore the scenario that the same thing could be going on at Florida, because it's certainly not limited to teams like Miami, USC, etc. If that is the case, are you prepared for Florida to face extremely harsh penalties like Miami is about to receive?

I feel like it's a little hypocritical of the NCAA to act like it's individual schools that are doing this, but in reality it's probably widespread amongst all the big name schools. The system needs to be fixed, and I don't think the NCAA is prepared to accept it.

"Fixing" it would essentially kill the money-making machine that it is. Hard to realistically see it any other way.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

"Fixing" it would essentially kill the money-making machine that it is. Hard to realistically see it any other way.

They won't even fix the BCS let alone the under the table deals that programs across the country use to "get an edge." NCAA is a terrible authority. Like some sort of messed up government where lassie-fare meets a dictatorship.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

"Fixing" it would essentially kill the money-making machine that it is. Hard to realistically see it any other way.

Pretty much. That's why I doubt anything will change. Miami will get harsh punishment, life will go on, and we'll forget about this until the next school gets charged.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by mooby

Pretty much. That's why I doubt anything will change. Miami will get harsh punishment, life will go on, and we'll forget about this until the next school gets charged.

And history suggest that Miami will one day be a powerhouse again, though it may take like 10 years. (See Alabama suspension).

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

And history suggest that Miami will one day be a powerhouse again, though it may take like 10 years. (See Alabama suspension).

I don't know about that. SMU has never made it back.