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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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Explore the notable scandals involving college sports gambling from the 1990s to 2011. This quiz covers key events such as player suspensions, coaching controversies, and institutional impacts. Test your knowledge of these significant issues affecting college athletics.
