Unless you are naive while living under a rock, it is pretty commonly known that some star players at big time programs are going to be handed cash from boosters on the side from time to time. This has been happening for years and likely has no end in sight, because there really is nothing the NCAA can do to prevent it from happening. Former Texas quarterback Chris Simms is the latest to come out and say he was on the receiving end of a few $100 handshakes during his time with the Longhorns.
“They didn’t pay me, but there may have been cash going around to some other players,” Simms said yesterday on CBS Sports Radio. “I’m not going to deny that. I may have gotten a few $100 handshakes every now and then to sign some autographs for alumni.
“I don’t care how rich your upbringing was. Yes, I grew up with a silver spoon, but if you give me a few extra $100 as a college kid, that’s great.”
Sims is the son of former NFL quarterback and current NFL analyst Phil Simms, which is why the younger Simms acknowledged he grew up with a silver spoon. Simms was never hurting for money in his upbringing, but as he said, if somebody hands you a $100 you are not just going to say no. Especially college kids.