Vince Wilfork and Nevin Shapiro in 2002
The allegations in the University of Miami scandal include the Pats' Vince Wilfork. While its unlikely Wilfork will receive any punishment it will definitely tarnish his image, and even more likely the 2001 Miami National Championship may end up being rescinded. Read the in-depth investigation by Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson here:
Renegade Miami football booster spells out illicit benefits to players
The first was Wilfork, thanks to Shapiro’s relationship and a $50,000 lump sum payment the booster said he gave to the defensive tackle during his junior season. Later, the booster said he provided a pair of $50,000 Cadillac Escalades to Wilfork and his fiancée shortly after the defensive tackle declared for the draft.
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