Tag Archives: gambling

September 27, 2017

Cheating for more than just NCAA basketball recruits

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It would be easy to call a significant part of the NCAA basketball landscape a cesspool of cheating, money, and other sins. Indeed, an oft-alleged mariner on those dark waters was told to hit the showers just this morning and takes … Continue reading →

September 1, 2016

Throwbacklist Thursday: Money that’s ready to burn

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Gambling. Like all our beloved vices, it is an ancient habit, and probably a prehistoric one. The mighty UIP handicaps some scholarship on the wagering life to get you in the mood for pro football season and the purely friendly betting … Continue reading →