If this "money trail" is found out to be what some are implying, then file it under "non-price rationing."
Since the NCAA and state of North Carolina probes began in July, UNC also began its own investigation into potential academic fraud involving a tutor. Multiple Tar Heels football players have been suspended from games and practices this season, and Blake resigned on Sept. 5, less than one month after a Yahoo! Sports report revealed his former position as an employee of Pro Tect. In a statement, Blake stated that he decided to step down because his presence was becoming a distraction to the football team.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. The problem with corruption in the NCAA is not the fault of agents. It's the NCAA's own steadfast sticking to the "amateur" status of athletes in football and men's basketball while their member schools rake in millions of dollars. As long as player are not compensated by an amount less than they generate in terms of revenue and donations for NCAA member schools, we will continue to see these stories pop up in the press.