Colin McCarthy ignores Miami rumors

Titans rookie linebacker Colin McCarthy, a fourth-round pick from Miami, is one of dozens of former Hurricanes named in the Yahoo! Sports report on booster Nevin Shapiro and impermissible benefits he said he gave to a number of UM players.

Shapiro alleges he provided extra benefits to McCarthy including food, drinks and entertainment at Shapiro’s mansion on multiple occasions, as well as VIP access and drinks at nightclubs on at least one occasion. Shapiro also alleged that McCarthy played in pool tournaments for cash at Shapiro’s home.

Here is what McCarthy — wearing a green University of Miami football shirt and putting his clothes in a UM backpack — had to say about the report after Titans practice Tuesday.

On his relationship with Nevin Shapiro. “I really don’t have any comment to make about it. I understand whatever’s out there, whatever, but really I’m just focusing on the season, focusing on practicing and understanding what I need to do and preparing for St. Louis. I’m focused on football. …”

On if the NCAA had contacted him. “I’ve really got nothing to say. No comment.”

On if he’s angry about the report. “Not really, it is what it is. But I’m here. I’m here to get better and to work. I’ve got a great opportunity here in Tennessee and that’s my focus.”



(tennessean.com)