Miami’s Dealings with Al Golden Provide Lessons for Negotiating Coaching Contracts

Sept. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Miami, FL- September 14, 2011- The latest edition of Sports Litigation Alert reports how in the wake of Charles Robinson’s report for Yahoo! Sports alleging widespread violations of NCAA rules by the University of Miami (“Miami”), an interesting side note came to light regarding Miami’s lack of candor with new head football coach Al Golden.

During the interview process with Golden, a rising star in the coaching ranks, Miami was reportedly aware of former booster Nevin Shapiro’s allegations that he provided millions of dollars in impermissible benefits to at least 72 athletes from 2002 through 2010. However, Miami never informed Golden of the brewing scandal.


The most recent issue of Sports Litigation Alert also includes the following Articles:
   Kean University Athletic Director Sues after Being Fired for NCAA Violations
   With Lockout in Full Effect, NBA Players Still Have Options
   As Part of Settlement, Notre Dame Spreads Aerial Lift Safety Awareness, Other Schools Take It to Heart
   Appenzeller Addresses Ethical Behavior in Sport

Summaries Include:
•   Community College District Properly Categorized Coach before Firing Him
•   Court Dismisses Football Player’s Conspiracy Claim
•   Court Sides with Player in Case Against Cleveland Browns
•   Federal Court Sides with EA in Lawsuit Brought by Former Student Athletes
•   Panel Affirms that School District, Employees Acted Appropriately in Cheerleader Case

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