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What was the primary consequence faced by players involved in the Boston College football betting scandal?
What was the primary consequence faced by players involved in the Boston College football betting scandal?
- Dismissal from the team
- No consequences
- Suspension (correct)
- Scholarship revocation
What major action did Washington football coach Rick Neuheisel take after being fired?
What major action did Washington football coach Rick Neuheisel take after being fired?
- He immediately resigned from all coaching positions
- He sued the University of Washington and NCAA (correct)
- He returned to coaching at Washington the following year
- He took a coaching position in a professional league
In the University of San Diego basketball scandal, what was the amount former assistant coach Thaddeus Brown convinced the point guard to shave?
In the University of San Diego basketball scandal, what was the amount former assistant coach Thaddeus Brown convinced the point guard to shave?
- $15,000 per game
- $5,000 per game
- $10,000 per game (correct)
- $20,000 per game
What was a common reason cited for the gambling scandals involving college athletes?
What was a common reason cited for the gambling scandals involving college athletes?
What was the result of the Toledo football and men's basketball scandal?
What was the result of the Toledo football and men's basketball scandal?
How did the NCAA initially respond to Rick Neuheisel's participation in a bracket pool?
How did the NCAA initially respond to Rick Neuheisel's participation in a bracket pool?
What was one of the outcomes for players involved in the Maryland gambling scandal?
What was one of the outcomes for players involved in the Maryland gambling scandal?
What kind of bets led to the suspension of the Boston College football players?
What kind of bets led to the suspension of the Boston College football players?
Flashcards
Sports Betting Scandal
Sports Betting Scandal
A situation where multiple players on a team bet on sporting events, including games they are participating in.
Team Gambling Scandal
Team Gambling Scandal
A situation where players on the same team participate in gambling on sporting events, including games they are participating in.
Coach/Staff Betting Scandal
Coach/Staff Betting Scandal
A situation where a coach or staff member participates in betting on sporting events, including games their team is playing in.
Point Shaving Scandal
Point Shaving Scandal
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Tournament Pool/Bracket Scandal
Tournament Pool/Bracket Scandal
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Gambling on Sports
Gambling on Sports
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Rationalisations for Gambling
Rationalisations for Gambling
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Consequences of Sports Betting
Consequences of Sports Betting
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Study Notes
College Sports Gambling Scandals
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1995: Maryland: A handful of Maryland football and basketball players bet on games, including quarterback Scott Milanovich. Five players were suspended.
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1996: Boston College: At least 25-30 players bet on games through a student bookie. Thirteen players were suspended; consequences varied in later seasons
- Scholarships, degrees and injuries resulted.
- Coach Henning and AD Gladchuk left the college.
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2003: Washington: Coach Rick Neuheisel was fired for participating in a bracket pool. Despite violations of gambling rules being found, he wasn't penalized initially because of an inaccurate university memo.
- He sued and settled for $4.5 million.
- He returned to college coaching.
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2004-2006: Toledo: Two businessmen paid Toledo football and basketball players to affect game outcomes. Seven players were charged, but no jail time for any.
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2011: University of San Diego: Assistant coach Thaddeus Brown solicited point guard Brandon Johnson to manipulate games. Johnson was sentenced to six months in prison, Brown to one year.
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