Thursday, August 6, 2009

NCAA Tells State of Delaware "Don't Bet on it."

Earlier today, all three divisions of the NCAA made it clear that any state that allows gambling on college games will not be allowed to host any title games. I say it's a good idea. The NCAA is trying to protect the integrity of its amature athletics. The state of Delaware wants to have sports betting, including betting on college sporting events.

I know the economy is rough. Delaware could use the money made from betting. However, I applaud the NCAA for taking a stand. The want to keep their sports clean. It is well documented the many, many abuses by student-athletes, coaches and boosters that have stained the college game. The NCAA wants less and less of it, and sending such a message as was sent today will help to keep college sports what they were intended to be: played by armature student-athletes. The NCAA has a right to do what ever it wants to keep it that way. If the state of Delaware ever hopes to host an NCAA national championship game, then they "shouldn't bet on it." Your comments please!

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