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This is going on at a lot more schools in the state in order to compete for it all. Some just haven’t got caught and others have enough pull/hush money for it to never see the light of day. 

You can lead the horse to water but you can't make him drink. 

While it is true that the FHSAA ultimately holds principals responsible for enforcing FHSAA bylaws and policies in his/her school and to maintain institutional control of all phases of interscholastic athletic activities, it's clear that there is ample blame to go around.  In this case, the athletic director, notary, parents, and students all can be implicated in failure to abide by the bylaws and regulations.  But to use the "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" defense for the coach strains credulity.  Coaches in Florida are expected to be aware, and abide by, all the rules and regulations concerning recruiting, transfers, impermissible benefits, etc.  Since common sense would lead to the conclusion that the coach was at least partially responsible for "attracting" players from far-flung locations, how could he not at least inquire if the transfer policies and paperwork were being followed at his school?  At least double-check with the AD or whomever to make sure things are on the up-and-up, especially if your job and livelihood depend on adherence to the rules?  Or as they say in the legal community, "ignorance of the law excuses no one".   

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The Fhsaa is at fault for suspending the coach for no wrongdoing. Holding him responsible for something that he shouldn’t be responsible for.