The cynic in many, myself included, sometimes wonders how much the dollar plays a role in college athletics. It would be foolish to at least not consider the prospect. There is so much money to be made out there, and Tennessee rakes in an attractive amount. Just consider six Saturdays at Neyland Stadium. The millions add up quickly.
Schools have bills to pay, and college football keeps the checking account balanced.
If Bendel-Meyers had such incriminating evidence, it seems preposterous that the NCAA would overlook it. On the other hand, Bendel-Meyers wouldn't carry this cause if she didn't think her argument was valid. But it's also not so far-fetched to think the Tennessees, Michigans and Notre Dames are less susceptible to punishment than say Minnesota or Oregon or Southern Methodist. Of course, that is near impossible to prove, but it is foolish to at least not consider the prospect. College athletics haven't been clean and pure for some time.