Sorsby

[Memento]

I never "got" this (and neither did Pete Rose). It doesn't matter who you bet on, it was betting period. Though I don't see the problem with betting now that Draft Kings has PARTNERED with the NFL. The fear leagues had with betting is getting in deep with the bookies and having Carmine, Angelo or Vinny the Gooch make you an offer you can't refuse. But betting on you own team with draft kings? Why not? You can't control if your team wins as much as you can control them losing. So betting against them is taboo. If these athletes get in too deep with draft kings, DK is not going to send Kurt Warner or some other celeb out to collect or make you an offer you can't refuse.

Having said all that, fuck Sorsby. I'll lay 9 to 5 odds he's out of football in 2 - 3 years because of gambling.

I think they still can, albeit to a lesser extent. Guarantee that Cosa Nostra, as well as other organized crime factions, have their hands in sports gambling (and with a similar scheme - and more - that the coach of the Pistons, Billups, got nailed with); it's easy to get hooked, it's easy to lose money, and it's easy to take advantage of.

I think it's an utterly horrible thing that gambling sites like DraftKings now have their fingers in every sport in America to the point where it's normalized (which disgusts me to no end; I have an old friend who's lost a lot of money with sports gambling on DraftKings, so it's definitely not just players/coaches/GMs who are badly affected), but that's a topic I'm not willing to elaborate more with, for fear of breaking forum rules.

 

[PhillyRam]

I think they still can, albeit to a lesser extent. Guarantee that Cosa Nostra, as well as other organized crime factions, have their hands in sports gambling (and with a similar scheme - and more - that the coach of the Pistons, Billups, got nailed with); it's easy to get hooked, it's easy to lose money, and it's easy to take advantage of.

I think it's an utterly horrible thing that gambling sites like DraftKings now have their fingers in every sport in America to the point where it's normalized (which disgusts me to no end; I have an old friend who's lost a lot of money with sports gambling on DraftKings, so it's definitely not just players/coaches/GMs who are badly affected), but that's a topic I'm not willing to elaborate more with, for fear of breaking forum rules.

Yeah, we are headed for an epic gambling scandal that will determine a champion in one of these sports. Bound to happen.

 

[So Ram]

I think they still can, albeit to a lesser extent. Guarantee that Cosa Nostra, as well as other organized crime factions, have their hands in sports gambling (and with a similar scheme - and more - that the coach of the Pistons, Billups, got nailed with); it's easy to get hooked, it's easy to lose money, and it's easy to take advantage of.

I think it's an utterly horrible thing that gambling sites like DraftKings now have their fingers in every sport in America to the point where it's normalized (which disgusts me to no end; I have an old friend who's lost a lot of money with sports gambling on DraftKings, so it's definitely not just players/coaches/GMs who are badly affected), but that's a topic I'm not willing to elaborate more with, for fear of breaking forum rules.

It’s an addiction that isn’t talked about.What a disgrace they’ve allowed it to get to this level.

I’ll say I use to referee sports.I feel Inalways held myself to a certain standard.Politics play a big part.Sort of funny full circle moments.

Just to say keeping it in the Sports helm is PETE ROSE needs to go into MLB Hall of Fame !! RIGHT NOW !!
He has totally earned it.There was a standard that he created on THE YOUTH to any KID who step on the baseball field.

His nickname said it ALL.His play displayed it,and his passion showed up every time he played the game.He was a WINNER

 

[Juice]

I really hope the guy gets the help he needs. Everyone knew that NIL money could feed any kind of addiction that a college athlete might have or develop. That being said, I would not put a draft pick in the supplemental on this kid. The media will be all over this guy causing distractions. They will be at every practice introducing all kind of made-up narratives and asking the same asinine questions over and over. What message would you be sending to the locker room. The press will be asking them aggravating questions as well. So, it's ok for this guy to bet on his own team and then get drafted? Just the distractions alone would not be worth it unless you just shelf him for the whole year and pick it up next year. Jerry Jones, maybe, but not for me.

I'm all for rehabilitation, and I want this guy to succeed. I don't like the message. I don't like the distractions. I'm not taking a flyer on this guy.

Take it to the CFL, Sorsby. Prove to me that your better and that you can play at another level.