U. of Miami's 'booster bombshell': 'The craziest scandal in NCAA history'

A former booster alleges he provided university football players with millions of dollars in illicit benefits over a period of 8 years

University of Miami Hurricanes salute their fans after a 2007 loss: The team is embroiled in allegations of an eight-year NCAA rule-breaking run.
(Image credit: Marc Serota/Corbis)

There's never a shortage of college football controversies, but this week, the college athletics world was rocked by what's being called "the craziest scandal in NCAA history" and a "booster bombshell." Nevin Shapiro, a former Miami businessman who is currently doing a 20-year stint in federal prison for fraud, has alleged that he showered dozens of Miami players with improper gifts, from prostitutes to jewelry, over a period of eight years. Here, a brief instant guide to the scandal:

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