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Bill "Corky" Frost (born January 7, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama) was a prominent businessman and Auburn University athletics booster. His legacy is deeply intertwined with the controversy surrounding Auburn’s football program in the early 1990s, which ultimately led to significant sanctions by the NCAA.

Early Life and Auburn Involvement

A former Auburn track star, Frost remained closely involved with the university’s athletics as a dedicated booster. Over the years, he was known for his generous financial support of the program, and his influence extended beyond the track and field arena to Auburn’s football team.

Role in the 1991 Auburn Scandal

Frost’s name became nationally recognized during the NCAA scandal that rocked Auburn’s football program in 1991. The scandal was primarily brought to light by former Auburn defensive back Eric Ramsey, who accused Frost and other boosters of providing improper financial benefits to players, in violation of NCAA rules. Ramsey alleged that Frost had made car payments for him, provided steaks to help him gain weight, and established a performance-based payment system. Ramsey claimed he received $100 for interceptions and $500 for touchdowns .

These allegations were part of a broader investigation into Auburn’s football program, which involved not only Frost but also implicated head coach Pat Dye. According to an in-depth report from Sports Illustrated, the program was marred by multiple accusations of improper payments to players, and the investigation led to substantial penalties against Auburn, including a bowl ban, a television ban, and scholarship reductions .

The Sports Illustrated article further outlined the growing pressure on Pat Dye as allegations mounted. It portrayed a deteriorating situation for Auburn’s football team both on and off the field, as losses piled up and the NCAA probe intensified

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Aftermath and Legacy

The scandal resulted in severe consequences for Auburn. The NCAA imposed some of the harshest penalties at the time, and Dye eventually resigned under the weight of the controversy. While Frost’s involvement was just one part of a broader pattern of booster influence, his name has become synonymous with the scandal that altered the course of Auburn football during the 1990s.

Despite his controversial involvement, Frost remained an influential figure in Auburn’s sports community. His role in the scandal serves as a cautionary tale about the excesses of booster involvement in collegiate athletics.

References

Thomas, Robert MCG, Jr. (August 19, 1993).
https://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/19/sports/football-tapes-bring-auburn-penalties.html.

Brown, Scott and Collier, Will. "The Uncivil War: The Iron Bowl, 1981-1994".

https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Eric_Ramsey

"The End May Be Nigh," Sports Illustrated, November 11, 1991, Sports Illustrated Article.