Holy Toledo!

I just read an article about the FBI investigating a points shaving scheme in college football and basketball. Apparently (allegedly) a running back for University of Toledo accepted upwards of 10,000 dollars to sit out a game...or several games. It is also assumed that the player intentionally kept his team from scoring in order for the game to remain within the points spread. However, the player did not cause his team to lose.
This just pisses me off beyond all belief. I think that this sort of scandal is worse than the steroids issue. I think this is worse than having a string of horrible off-field incidents like Pac-Man Jones. I think that this is worse than using a corked bat.
Yes, those things are bad...but they are intended to make you better and your team better. When you intentionally do something to harm your team and to break the integrity of the game you are being more selfish than can be put into words.
This guy should be given a minimum of 5 years in jail for conspiracy and should never be allowed to play college or professional sports again. It makes me gag.

OUT!