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Book Synopsis: Southern Methodist University in Dallas is one of numerous prestigious universities in Texas. The school's football team was the pride of the university and the city. Before the late 1970s, however, the relatively small school had trouble recruiting and struggled to keep up with the big-time football universities that were often more than double its size. Under pressure to compete, the SMU football program engaged in ethics, rules, and recruiting violations for years. When the corruption came to light, the NCAA handed out its most serious punishment in the history of college sports—the “death penalty”—which cancelled the team’s entire 1987 schedule.
In A Payroll to Meet, author David Whitford details the Mustangs’ descent into corruption and the fallout when it was discovered. Most egregiously, the football program ran a huge slush fund that was used to pay players from the mid-1970s through 1986. Bill Clements, chairman of the SMU board and soon to be reelected governor of Texas, knew all about the slush fund before the NCAA did. He opted, however, to phase out the payments rather than stop them immediately, for fear that angry players might go public and create still more problems for SMU. Clements and the athletic director Bob Hitch decided that the football program had “a payroll to meet.”
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A Payroll to Meet: A Story of Greed, Corruption, and Football at SMU is a gripping tale that unravels the dark side of college football. Delve into the scandalous world of Southern Methodist University's football program as it succumbs to greed and corruption. This thrilling book sheds light on the unethical practices and recruiting violations that plagued the team, leaving no stone unturned. With an intriguing storyline and shocking revelations, it's a must-read for football enthusiasts and true-crime aficionados alike.
Discover the rise and fall of SMU's once-proud football team in A Payroll to Meet, written by acclaimed author David Whitford. Experience the desperation to compete that drove the program to engage in illicit activities, including maintaining a massive slush fund to pay players under the radar. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Whitford unveils the shocking truth behind this scandal, exposing the sinister web of corruption and the devastating consequences that followed.
Immerse yourself in the immersive narrative of A Payroll to Meet as it transports you back to the late 1970s and early 1980s. Feel the anticipation, pressure, and fierce competition that engulfed SMU as it strived to keep up with bigger football universities. Witness the drastic measures taken by the football program, the university board, and even a future governor of Texas to ensure that the team had "a payroll to meet" at all costs.
Don't miss out on this captivating account of greed, corruption, and the dark underbelly of college sports. A Payroll to Meet is a page-turner that exposes the untold story of SMU's football program and the landmark NCAA punishment that followed. Grab your copy today and uncover the shocking truth behind one of the most notorious scandals in college sports history. Purchase now to embark on this thrilling journey.
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