Miami’s Dealings with Al Golden Provide Lessons for Negotiating Coaching Contracts

By Daniel B. Fitzgerald   In the wake of Charles Robinson’s report for Yahoo! Sports alleging widespread violations of NCAA rules by the University of Miami (“Miami”), an interesting side note came to light regarding Miami’s lack of candor with new head football coach Al Golden. During the interview process with Golden, a rising star in the coaching ranks, Miami was reportedly aware of former booster Nevin Shapiro’s allegations that he provided millions of dollars in impermissible