re: The NCAA sucks - Memphis F/C James Wiseman ruled ineligible

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So, once you donate money, you are always and forever considered a booster?

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Yes.

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Once an individual is identified as a “representative of the institution’s athletics interests,” the person retains that identity forever.

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Boosters, referred to by the NCAA as “representatives of the institution’s athletic interests,” include anyone who has:

Made financial contributions to the athletic department or to a university booster organization.

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It’s pretty cut and dry (NCAA.org)

ETA: The definition of a booster has been around long, long before Penny even played at Memphis much less was donating money. He can’t plead ignorance in that.