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re: The best opinion I've heard re agents and impermissible benefits
Posted on 9/13/13 at 9:13 am to Mohican
Posted on 9/13/13 at 9:13 am to Mohican
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I know many states have also enacted laws against this, which is a good thing, but I haven't seen where any agents have yet been prosecuted.
The State of Alabama has prosecuted at least eight according to al.com.
The story mentions that the Prothro guy plead to a misdemeanor. What it doesn't say is that he later failed to show up for court and got arrested again in 2011. I don't know if that situation's been resolved yet or not.
It is a good start, but something needs to happen to the kids. I don't know why it isn't possible to at least include a clause in the scholarship agreement that makes the player responsible for the cost of the scholarship if they're found to have accepted impermissible benefits.
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Posted on 9/13/13 at 9:49 am to JustGetItRight
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The State of Alabama has prosecuted at least eight according to al.com.
Good to hear. Unfortunately these agents most likely have the money and resources to wiggle out of prosecution or get much more than a slap on the wrist. Probably not enough to dissuade them.
But if the NFL gets on board as well as state legislatures with stiff penalties it would go a long ways I think.
Of course, the other option is just ignoring it completely. I don't think anyone wants it to turn into the Wild Wild West however. It would be out of control.
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I never understood why they (the NCAA) don't just have an agent contact period with the students.
Another good thought.
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