miasma \my-AZ-muh; mee-\, noun:
1. A vaporous exhalation (as of marshes or putrid matter) formerly thought to cause disease; broadly, a thick vaporous atmosphere or emanation.
2. A harmful or corrupting atmosphere or influence; also, an atmosphere that obscures; a fog.
   
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| Contrary to popular belief, Alabama isn't the only program that has suffered through NCAA probation due to a miasma of booster meddling and corrupt dealings. |
[editor's note, by Nico]
I've been looking for any excuse to use this new toy...err...flash player to see how y'all like it (it's streaming for your protection!) I'm loosely making this song apply to this post via the old guard mentality" "If you ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin'." Anyway, as the song says, "In the old times it was not a crime..."
Gogol Bordello - "Not A Crime"