A look at some of college football's biggest scandals

Posted Aug 23, 2011
14. North Carolina, and the best defense money can buy (1): Butch Davis' 2010 edition of the Tar Heels had four potential first-round draft picks. But we never learned exactly how good they were, because 13 defenders were suspended for taking money and benefits from agents. There also were allegations of academic fraud. (USA Today)

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