NCAA - Football Wiretap

Miami Booster Admits Giving Improper Benefits To Player

Oct 31, 2014 8:39 AM

A massive Yahoo! Sports investigation has alleged that University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro provided thousands of impermissible benefits to at least 72 student-athletes from 2002 to 2010. Shapiro is currently serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for masterminding a $930 million Ponzi scheme. The booster said he gave money, cars, yacht trips, jewelry, televisions and other gifts to players, in addition to playing for nights out. Among the most prominent players named in the scandal are Vince Wilfork, Antrel Rolle, Frank Gore, Devin Hester, Will McGahee and Jonathan Vilma.

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Pryor Not Yet Eligible For Supplemental Draft

Oct 16, 2014 6:56 AM

Terrelle Pryor is not yet eligible for the NFL’s supplemental draft. The league has informed its 32 teams that the supplemental draft is set for Wednesday, but the former Ohio State quarterback is not on an approved list, at least so far, that includes several other players. An NFL official with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press on Thursday that four players have been declared eligible. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league has said an official announcement on the draft will not be made until after it takes place.

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Terrelle Pryor Postpones Pro Day

Oct 8, 2014 8:14 AM

Terrelle Pryor has postponed his pro day workout, which had been scheduled for Friday, has been postponed until the NFL decides on his status for the supplemental draft, according to a source. Pryor has applied for the Aug. 17 draft, but the NFL has not decided whether he is eligible. In order to qualify for the supplemental draft, a player must show that his status has changed -- such as being declared academically ineligible by his school -- after the NFL's regular college draft has been held.

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Joe Paterno Injured During Practice

Oct 31, 2014 6:33 AM

Penn State coach Joe Paterno suffered injuries to his right shoulder and hip when a receiver ran into him during practice Sunday. Paterno was "blindsided" by a player running a drill but "walked away after the collision," according to a statement released Monday by the team. Paterno sustained a hairline fracture to his pelvis, sources told ESPN's Chris Fowler.

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