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Florida's Sharrif Floyd adopted by family that gave him benefits

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by KJIM, Nov 13, 2012.

  1. KJIM

    KJIM Well-Known Member

    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2012/11/13/florida-gators-sharrif-floyd-adoption-ncaa-kevin-lahn/1702147/?kjnd=KcMqXN9aQl3k1ij55yIDdNJzXBfuOI6R%2FTkKpRXFAThg%2FYQ3tpwuzLOiNArlqtEf-92eef8d8-a88b-423f-b54c-7f588956614c_T6VR2ijnS0DKNh6FY3kC5i8eBFSUdBH3NZ2ePcDmaYwoLALXo35azVTMuXXsEXL5

    Didn't see this anywhere else.

    Fascinating story, really. I wish the writer has discussed more about the reasons why families would adopt after a person had reached 18 years old. It was mentioned, but not discussed much, and that was my main question.
     
    KJIM, Nov 13, 2012
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  2. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    Adoption after age 18 should be specifically excluded by the NCAA as a means of evading improper-benefits charges.
     
    Starman, Nov 13, 2012
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  3. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    Definitely not the case here:

     
    Starman, Nov 13, 2012
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  4. hondo

    hondo Well-Known Member

    Wish people would stop comparing this to the Michael Oher situation. He was a minor and had high school yet to finish when the Tuohy family took him in.

    If adopting a 20-year-old isn't a blatant attempt to end run the NCAA, then it's slightly creepy.
     
    hondo, Nov 13, 2012
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