And you will note that much of what he reports regarding the way things worked with the BOT came via someone from UAB. Fairly or not, UAB has always felt the BOT was actively hostile to them in ways that extended far beyond football. There is nothing in the article to suggest any illegal activity. One might question the wisdom or morality of bending so many of an impoverished state's resources to the goal of creating an outstanding football team. But it is not illegal and has been wildly successful. And as Spencer points out, it extends beyond CNS.