Wasn't sure if this belongs here or not, so mods, feel free to move if necessary.
Sharrif Floyd was adopted by the family that gave him impermissible benefits. I'm not sure if this will lead to a UF investigation or not, but it's definitely an interesting topic to discuss.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...arrif-floyd-adoption-ncaa-kevin-lahn/1702147/
Florida's Sharrif Floyd adopted by family that gave him benefits
Rachel George, USA TODAY SportsShareComments
Sharrif Floyd was suspended for two games last year after receiving benefits from a businessman who had mentored him, so Kevin Lahn adopted the Florida defensive tackle. Is it a loophole or love or both?
Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd was adopted by a family that previously gave him impermissible benefits and led to a two-game suspension.(Photo: Kim Klement, US Presswire)
Story Highlights
- Adoption of Florida defensive star Sharrif Floyd seen as potential loophole
- Pennsylvania businessman Kevin Lahn mentored Floyd before adopting him, calls it "a natural fit"
- Floyd gets car, apartment and birthday trip to Miami with teammates
8:13PM EST November 13. 2012 - GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The case played out like many other NCAA violations.
College sports' governing body found a prominent football player at a Southeastern Conference school had accepted impermissible benefits. He was suspended and forced to repay the money. What came next, though, was unprecedented and could be a loophole used in the future to provide benefits for elite athletes.
After his suspension, Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd was adopted, at age 20, by the man who provided those benefits.....continued
