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Right, there were a number of (potentially) criminal acts committed if you follow the money.
Underage betting in Indiana and Ohio, but those are likely minor charges-- a DA may or may not care to take time to investigate.
Although the volume of bets could possibly increase the severity of the offense, but I don't know nearly enough about Ohio or Indiana laws and statutes to do more than speculate.
Honestly the place where he would have the most Jeopardy for serious charges is likely Texas as online gambling is illegal there. Because it is known he was still betting while at Texas Tech and was sending money to proxies (presumptively in other states) in order to place bets for him. This could potentially be a serious charge.
Although, given the recent comments by the Texas Attorney General I would highly doubt he has any intent to pursue.
There actually would but it would probably be minor in results, such as diversion program and community service.
In Indiana and Ohio he was not yet 21 placing bets so considered Gambling as a minor, although he could be charged for every bet.
In Texas gambling is still illegal so he would potentially be charged for every bet placed at Texas Tech.
Be annoying to everyone by claiming repeatedly that the USMNT is actually a Hokies team. At least that's my plan.
Yes - the crime isn't gambling; it's fraud. If he had placed all the same bets himself, there wouldn't be a crime.
He conducted interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities by moving money across state lines to place bets for him. This is similar to what they convicted Vick for.
While its hard to show intent, he bet on his own games while using some one else's account. Had he bet on other games and not his own would not make me think there was zero intent, but when you bet on games you play in. At least McPherson at FSU always bet on FSU winning.
Not sure if this has been posted in other threads, but Antonio Freeman's kid is our locked-in starting RCB despite only being 21. Had one or two giveaways that were great, but a very good game otherwise and doesn't look out of place on the world stage.
Absolutely meteoric rise for him over the past 18 months.
Not sure where to put this so, here it is regarding the QB observations at Elite 11.
at 11:28 they start to talk about the QBs individually. They don't get too much into the detail on guys too much but pretty interesting.
Pretty much the absolute best half of COMPLETE USMNT futbol Ive seen. Said last night to my boys that it reminded me of Spain w the ball control, passing around the umbrella, keeping possession, having patience, but striking w power and numbers. Yeah, the second half had less energy, but I get it. W the buildup to the home soil hosting, everything w it, the pundits questioning, new manager, etc.......let's not expend all of our capital right away. We proved to ourselves and the world we CAN and will do it, right now. Save some for down the road. Poch has big time experience understanding the ebb and flow of energy during stretches. Now let's drop a 4-1 spot on everyone.
yeah for sure. but I would think a little lobbying from the upper ups across NCAA could find a friendly FBI office willing to take it on. almost as easily as finding a local judge who has no qualms about blatantly destroying college football.
(We aren't gonna be in 3rd place....)
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As I understand it, for it to be a crime, there has to be intent to manipulate a result:
- Sports Bribery (18 U.S.C. § 224): It is a federal felony to offer or accept a bribe to influence a sporting contest, carrying penalties of fines and up to five years in prison.
- Wire and Honest Services Fraud (18 U.S.C. §§ 1343, 1346): Athletes who use confidential team information to manipulate games or intentionally alter their in-game performance to profit off of "prop bets" (e.g., under/over stats) can face up to 20 years per count.
- Money Laundering Conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 1956): Participating in illegal gambling rings to conceal illicit winnings or transfer proceeds is a federal crime that carries steep prison sentences.
The act of simply placing a bet is not enough for a federal crime (I am not a lawyer, I just listen to too many CFB podcast).
The more time goes by the more it becomes clear that Penn St fans are just collectively batshit insane to the point where you have to question any and all narratives about what comes out of Happy Valley.
That program needed the death penalty after Paterno. Because that toxic fanbase is downright unhealthy.
Ehh its not like Penn State was stellar against Top 10 teams prior to Franklin.
23-45-1.
Michigan also hadn't made significant investments in football until about 2004. Once they did it was full tilt in terms of results.
Franklin was an awful 4-21. That said, he only lost as a favored team three times during that.
1. Against Oregon in CFP semifinals
2. Against Notre Dame #5 vs #7 in 2025 at the Orange Bowl.
3. At Minnesota in 2024 #4 vs #10 on yhe road
Lost to Ohio State in 2016 as higher ranked team but it was at Ohio St and Buckeyes were favored #2 vs #6
Lost to USC in the Rose Bowl in 2016 but again wasnt favored due to heavy USC crowd. #5 vs #9
Penn State was unranked in first three seasons for 5 of the 21 losses.
Penn State was at least 5 spots lower in polls in 9 of the 21 losses so 14 of 21 losses they were at least 5 spots lower when unranked added in.
He was 3-7 in games within 5 spots in the polls, being on the lower side in 6 of 10 games.
15 of the 22 games involved Michigan and Ohio State, who still to this day significantly outspend Penn State.
Franklin was 1-14 in those games and was never favored to win in any of them. They were only higher ranked in one game 2016 at Ohio State. They were only within 5 spots in poll in two others. He was 0-3 in those games.
Really bad record but not as surprising when you consider the above.
More important for the US was getting it waived off our guy especially with the third place differential rules this cup that can be determined by card accumulation to separate the 8 third places that get in and then 4 that dont.
They need the FBI to arrest and charge him before they can argue that unfortunately. He has admitted to it but no law enforcement action has been taken by any state or the FBI at this time.
My friend put a bunch of free bets from one of the apps on USA over 3.5 total goals, made the last one even sweeter
I realize states can act but unless I am mistaken illegal sports betting by active players is also a federal crime. NCAA, big12 or whoever has vested interest should bypass the Texas AG altogether.
I thought that was a really good card. You're four games into the tournament, send a message about diving to deter it from happening the rest of the World Cup.
"Everyone is better than Gio Reyna until it's time to be Gio Reyna"
Overly cautious with a minor calf injury. Should be good to go next game
Felt like the team just kept hucking it forward and didn't seem to try to play through him. The old "Fuck it, he's up there somewhere"
Precaution after getting clipped on the back of his leg. Not an issue.
Technically a 3*for now, but I bet his rating increases to fit the meme.
Fanatics is doing a 100% bonus on various bets each day. Put it on the USMNT straight up last night.