The University of Miami has been charged for multiple rules violations centered around Nevin Shapiro’s provision of money, prostitution services and entertainment for Hurricane players. The New York Times’ Pete Thames reported: “Shapiro said he gave hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash to Miami players and the service of prostitutes and entertainment at his million dollar homes and yachts. He also said he arranged bounties on opposing players like Florida’s Tim Tebow and Florida State’s Chris Rix.
The allegations involve 72 former Miami athletes, including Jonathan Vilma, Kellen Winslow Jr. and Devin Hester, and the current quarterback Jacory Harris.”
The NCAA released a statement describing the penalties on the University, and also addressed the penalties which the University imposed on itself. “The committee acknowledged and accepted the extensive and significant self-imposed penalties by the university. Additional penalties in this case include a three-year probation period; a reduction in the number of football and men’s basketball scholarships; recruiting restrictions; a five-game suspension for the former head men’s basketball coach; and two-year show-cause orders for two former assistant football coaches and a former assistant men’s basketball coach.”
