Eight University Of Miami Players Suspended

Many of you are aware with all the issues that are going down with the University Of Miami. Just in case some of you are not informed on this matter, click here for the story. Well, the ncca has come to a decision for UM players that face suspension for this football season. Eight football players were named, which includes:

UM Football Suspensions
Oliver Vernon- DE (6 games)
Aravious Armstrong- S (4 games)
Dyron Dye- TE (4 games)
Travis Benjamin (WR)- (1 game)
Marcus Forston- DL (1 game)
Jacory Harris- QB (1 game)
Adewale Ojomo-DL (1 game)
Sean Ryan Spence-LB (1 game)

In order to be eligible to play again, the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff are requiring all eight players to miss competition and repay benefits. This all surfaced after ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro made allegations that he gave benefits to various players between 2002-2010. Each student were given their punishments based on the amount of benefits they received from Shapiro and athletics personnel. Benefits included meals, transportation, entertainment at clubs/gentleman's, access to Shapiro's game suite, and etc. Oliver Vernon received more than $1,200 in benefits and must miss 6 games. Aravious Armstrong must repay $788 and Dyron Dye $738, which led them to miss 4 games. While the other five players must miss 1 game for receiving benefits, which includes each player to repay (Marcus Forston- more than $400, Sean Ryan Spence- $275, Adewale Ojomo- $240, Travis Benjamin- $150, and Jacory Harris- $140.

Fort Lauderdale Gold Coast Roller Rink Closing Down

Its a sad day for skating lovers. After more than 60 years in business in its Fort Lauderdale location, The Gold Coast Roller Rink is closing down for good. The rink, which is located on federal highway, south of state road 84 is known for hosting events such as Intoxiskate Tuesdays, the Gold Coast Derby girls along with birthday celebrations. 

Miles Miron, the manager of the rink confirmed the closing to The New Times, saying "The rink will be closing August 14 after the last session on that Sunday night. 
Members of the Gold Coast Roller Rink facebook page were sadden when the news surfaced about the rink's closing. Members expressed their feelings on the popular facebook page. The last major event will be held tonight for "The Final Gay Skate," which has been held every Tuesday since 1968. The historic rink will be demolished after closing.Miles Miron did an exclusive interview with the County Grind, where he spoke on the closing and the new business that will replace the rink. 

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