Univeristy of Miami ensnared in NCAA scandal

The Takeaway

In what could amount to the biggest scandal ever to hit college football former booster Nevin Shapiro is now serving 20 years in federal prison for his role in a $930 million ponzi scheme.  Shapiro is accused of providing University of Miami college football players with prostitutes, cars and other gifts over the past eight years.  If the allegations prove true they may prove to be the most significant in NCAA history.  And it could have insurmountable consequences for the Miami football program. Joining us now is Phil Latzman, Reporter for Takeaway member station W-L-R-N in Miami.  

  
  

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