Iowa CFB players gambing

[bamacpa]

Gambling sting at Iowa and Iowa St. results in charges against 7 current and former athletes so far

Gambling investigations at Iowa and Iowa State have resulted in criminal charges filed against seven current or former athletes.

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This seems pretty ominous to me. I suspect gambling is widespread among athletes, perhaps moreso than the general population and technology only enables it. I hope this doesn't crater the competitive integrity but it's chilling to think about that kicker missing a game tying FG while gambling.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Gambling sting at Iowa and Iowa St. results in charges against 7 current and former athletes so far

Gambling investigations at Iowa and Iowa State have resulted in criminal charges filed against seven current or former athletes.

apnews.com

This seems pretty ominous to me. I suspect gambling is widespread among athletes, perhaps moreso than the general population and technology only enables it. I hope this doesn't crater the competitive integrity but it's chilling to think about that kicker missing a game tying FG while gambling.

sadly it probably goes deeper than just the Iowa schools. then again there isn't much to do in Iowa other than look at corn

 

[Padreruf]

sadly it probably goes deeper than just the Iowa schools. then again there isn't much to do in Iowa other than look at corn

Yes, I am quite sure that betting is prolific among college athletes -- they are the type who "seek the thrill.." In our day when betting is promoted and legal, the restraints are off.

 

[teamplayer]

It makes it even more difficult to dedicate my time and energy to a game that may not be legit. I hope they set an example with these guys so others aren't quite as tempted.

 

[BamaInCummingGA]

Well, color me shocked when 18 to twenty something yr old guys come into money without any kind of previous or current good guidance in handling money. Another by-product of the NCAA opening the wild, wild west in not getting out in front of the nil crap.

 

[CB4]

Yes, I am quite sure that betting is prolific among college athletes -- they are the type who "seek the thrill.." In our day when betting is promoted and legal, the restraints are off.

For a gambler, the worst thing you can be is “competitive”. And for the athlete who has spent an extensive of amount of time “in competition”, gambling allows them to be “in the game” even when they are not.

I think about all those many years ago when you had to “dig around” to find lines on games. Today, it is openly talked about as lead ups to the events. College sports can no more separate itself from gambling than someone can separate “the wind from the breeze”.

 

[crimsonaudio]

This seems pretty ominous to me. I suspect gambling is widespread among athletes, perhaps moreso than the general population and technology only enables it. I hope this doesn't crater the competitive integrity but it's chilling to think about that kicker missing a game tying FG while gambling.

It will - IF it hasn't already...

 

[CB4]

It makes it even more difficult to dedicate my time and energy to a game that may not be legit. I hope they set an example with these guys so others aren't quite as tempted.

NIL and open transfer crap had already jaded my view. Stuff like this may be the final nail in the coffin in terms of my college sports fandom.

 

[crimsonaudio]

NIL and open transfer crap had already jaded my view. Stuff like this may be the final nail in the coffin in terms of my college sports fandom.

Josh Pate asked the other night (paraphrasing): If you could have football revert to 2007 or live with however it will be in 2027, which would you prefer?

I said 2007, and if things continue the way they have - and as rapidly as they have in recent years - there's a solid chance I'll be a casual fan (at best) in 2027.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

This stuff was bound to happen as gambling becomes legalized. Will be interesting if they can get it under control before it really blows up

 

[CB4]

Josh Pate asked the other night (paraphrasing): If you could have football revert to 2007 or live with however it will be in 2027, which would you prefer?

I said 2007, and if things continue the way they have - and as rapidly as they have in recent years - there's a solid chance I'll be a casual fan (at best) in 2027.

I’m there with you. I see myself reaching the point where CFB is something similar to how I treat the NFL. It won’t be “destination viewing”. It is something I can take or leave.

 

[CB4]

This stuff was bound to happen as gambling becomes legalized. Will be interesting if they can get it under control before it really blows up

Well if they are going to clean up the players, they best be holding coaches and others around the programs accountable as well. Because rest assured, if college players are “up to their eyeballs”, there is a certain percentage of coaches involved as well.

 

[Padreruf]

For a gambler, the worst thing you can be is “competitive”. And for the athlete who has spent an extensive of amount of time “in competition”, gambling allows them to be “in the game” even when they are not.

I think about all those many years ago when you had to “dig around” to find lines on games. Today, it is openly talked about as lead ups to the events. College sports can no more separate itself from gambling than someone can separate “the wind from the breeze”.

I have said this before, but more than one ex-athlete -- college and pro -- has told me that they could never get the "adrenalin rush" of competition after retirement anywhere else but gambling. Sad...

 

[Bama_N_Va]

I've got $50 bucks says Freeze don't make it three years! Whose taking that bet????

 

[uafan4life]

Well, color me shocked when 18 to twenty something yr old guys come into money without any kind of previous or current good guidance in handling money. Another by-product of the NCAA opening the wild, wild west in not getting out in front of the nil crap.

Actually, the West was quite tame when it came to criminal activity when compared to the civilized, urban cities of the time.

The entire concept of the "Wild, Wild West" was effectively a myth created by Hollywood to sell movies...

 

[CajunCrimson]

I've got $50 bucks says Freeze don't make it three years! Whose taking that bet????

The game has come to him. He will do amazing. A cheater playing a new game with with no rules and an unlimited yella bankroll?

why won’t he make it?

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Nobody is immune from players gambling. Realistically, I’d be surprised if any team is clean on this.

And it’s not new. In Tuscaloosa in the late 70s, I had a friend whose roommate was a player you would recognize. The player gambled a lot, and not just on football. Don’t know if he bet on Alabama games, but it wouldn’t surprise me.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I've got $50 bucks says Freeze don't make it three years! Whose taking that bet????

Were I a betting man I'd offer you $1k that Freeze is still HC at Auburn in the fall of 2026.

He's a very good football coach, just an absolute dirtbag of a human. They're going to LOVE him at abruun, he'll fit right in.

 

[CB4]

Nobody is immune from players gambling. Realistically, I’d be surprised if any team is clean on this.

And it’s not new. In Tuscaloosa in the late 70s, I had a friend whose roommate was a player you would recognize. The player gambled a lot, and not just on football. Don’t know if he bet on Alabama games, but it wouldn’t surprise me.

Reason I mentioned coaches earlier. As you stated, no one is immune. I’m aware of several former coaches involved heavily in a variety of gambling activities, from sports to high stakes poker. And I was told at least a couple “weren’t very good at it, and one in particular had lost millions”. And the person relaying this to me would know as he is very well connected in the gaming industry.

Like these student athletes in Iowa, the activity is being funneled through third party accounts. But word gets out eventually.

Were these coaches gambling (to this extent) while actively in coaching? I can’t say. I’ll just say I’m extremely skeptical that they suddenly “jumped in both feet” after leaving the game.

I use to be one of those that believed that gambling influencing the outcomes of games was mostly built on conspiracy. But as it has more pervasive and common place, I can see the door of opportunity opening.