Huskers Dodge Brendan Sorsby Bullet
- Thread starter Righteous Red
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Saw that Sorsby wants to sue the NFL over the supplemental draft...I hope he made lots of money in betting on games cause he aint going to get from football, well maybe ESPN
Another door closed for the gambler.
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...3/cfl-says-brendan-sorsby-allowed-join-league
https://www.espn.com/college-footba...3/cfl-says-brendan-sorsby-allowed-join-league
Judging by the fallout of his gambling, I'd be shocked if he played anywhere this year. I think some team, in some league somewhere, may give him a shot next year, but it also wouldn't surprise me either if his football playing days are over because of this.
And, I may be in the minority here, and I'm not saying players should be gambling on sports, especially their own, and double especially betting on their own team, but it does appear to be quite hypocritical that everyone else can gamble on sports but players can't. I swear, I've watched some college football games and have at times thought that some of the zebras are placing bets. I mean, it wouldn't take much, they throw one flag vs keep it in their pocket and that could be enough of a difference between a team covering the spread vs not. Not accusing anyone of that, just saying I've seen some really head scratching calls made by the refs in way too many games.
And, I may be in the minority here, and I'm not saying players should be gambling on sports, especially their own, and double especially betting on their own team, but it does appear to be quite hypocritical that everyone else can gamble on sports but players can't. I swear, I've watched some college football games and have at times thought that some of the zebras are placing bets. I mean, it wouldn't take much, they throw one flag vs keep it in their pocket and that could be enough of a difference between a team covering the spread vs not. Not accusing anyone of that, just saying I've seen some really head scratching calls made by the refs in way too many games.
The NFL can make that decision all on their own. I guess this is the 3rd year in a row they haven't had one. My understanding is they basically poll all the NFL teams to see if they are interested and the small pool of players eligible which might only be one. Also any team that does take a player in the supplemental draft has to give up the same round draft pick in the following year's draft.
The CFL even told Sorsby they aren't interested. Looks like he's SOL may e he should join flag football and prepare for the 2028 Olympic team.
Really, though, what did Sorsby expect? He broke the rules, plain and simple. Others that have done similar (arguably less than Sorsby) have been banned, kicked out, suspended, etc. I don't know what he was thinking doing it, but certainly don't know how he thought he would get to play.
True, although there are allegations out there that people within the University Of Cincinnati knew what Sorsby was doing and they said nothing.
Honestly he was expecting to play at TT and thought he beat the system with that joke of a judge but ultimately the lawsuit the Big 12 was going to bring against TT is what forced TT to tell Sorsby to take a hike. I'm glad the NFL and CFL followed suit. Although it's ironic the NFL said no when Draft Kings, etc, are major sponsors of the NFL.
A buddy of mine and I discussed this as well that what if he purposely threw that INT to Hartzog when they played against us last year? I kind of want to know.
Interesting. I actually went back and looked at the play in question. You can skip to the 1:30 point in the video if you want.
Nebraska's defense was in what appears to be a very soft Cover 2 and the Cincy WR was open between the gap of the CB and the S and I think that is what Sorsby saw. Fortunately ???? he floated the ball which gave Malcolm Hartzog time to get over and get the pick. Just looking at the play, and how it unfolded, I don't get the sense, in hindsight, it was a purposeful interception. I tend to believe Nebraska's defense gave him that look to bait him into throwing the ball, which he did. But who knows, it could have been a purposeful interception.
It is POSSIBLE that Indiana knew of the gambling and were happy he left or actively showed him the door. If they knew and covered it up, there should be consequences.
It is ALLEGED that Cincinnati knew of the gambling. It’s unclear if they knew before he was on the team or found out after he joined the team. Perhaps they too were fine with him leaving and didn’t want to get caught. If they knew and covered it up, there should be consequences.
It is PROBABLE that TT knew of the gambling before he joined the team. It is GUARANTEED that TT knew about the gambling AND that they fought like hell to get him eligible anyway. That is far worse than what IU or CU did, even though BS will never play a snap for them. Not sure what consequences there can be, but TT look like fools.
It is ALLEGED that Cincinnati knew of the gambling. It’s unclear if they knew before he was on the team or found out after he joined the team. Perhaps they too were fine with him leaving and didn’t want to get caught. If they knew and covered it up, there should be consequences.
It is PROBABLE that TT knew of the gambling before he joined the team. It is GUARANTEED that TT knew about the gambling AND that they fought like hell to get him eligible anyway. That is far worse than what IU or CU did, even though BS will never play a snap for them. Not sure what consequences there can be, but TT look like fools.
I don't think he threw the INT on purpose but just knowing he bet on his own team it leaves one wondering. Regardless I'm glad he did, but just curious.
It has been published he bet on his own team when he was at Indiana but I have not seen it stated he did so at Cincinnati
With Sorsby getting an UFL offer, apparently the takeaway is if you're at the top of society: rich, famous athlete, etc there are no more consequences for anything. Consequences are, apparently, exclusively reserved for us "little people" at the bottom. I am so GD ____ing sick of rich people getting away with everything.
