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Former South Carolina QB Saw Players Get Cash ‘Every Day’

Former University of South Carolina starting quarterback Stephen Garcia, who last played for the program in 2011, opened up during a radio interview on WFNZ in Charlotte about players benefiting financially while still suiting up for the college (h/t CBS Sports). 

I saw it all day, every day to be honest with you. I wish they came to me, but they thought of me as some rich white kid so I didn’t really get benefits from that. I’m just being honest with you. I saw it firsthand with a lot of players and talking with other guys. You know I’m friends with a lot of players from around the SEC, and talking with them, it makes the Todd Gurley thing seem insignificant by a long shot.

Garcia later indicated that he received $160,000 in one season for autographs and the like.

It is, however, important to note that Garcia may have somewhat of a motive to come out publicly. He was suspended from the South Carolina football program leading up to the 2011 season. And after suiting up for five games, Garcia was outright dismissed from the team.

By no means is this an indication that he’s not telling the truth. Rather, it’s just to give you some context about the former college quarterback.

These allegations cannot be considered a surprise to those of us who have followed the business side of college football. The side that they don’t cover on ESPN or during broadcasts on CBS.

And they may very well shed some light on the current scandals going on at Georgia and Florida State.

Photo: CBS Sports

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