So much going on in the world of sports, and sports betting, right now that I don't have time to fully dive into all of it. So here's a mish-mash of stuff that's caught my eye. (Some will have news links, some won't)
A. There are no good college football teams out there today except for Alabama. Every team is capable of losing week-in and week out. For those who say "Alabama hasn't played anyone yet" that's bull. Texas A&M is a good team, Alabama made them look bad. When Bama plays good competition they're so far above them that they make them look poor. I'm not suggesting that we gift wrap the CFP to Alabama, but right now they're clearly that much better than everyone else.
B. There's something ironic about Boston fans and media getting fired up over someone recording their team. Nevermind that, according to the letter of the law, the Astros did nothing wrong. It's enough for Boston that someone else might have been caught doing something that might, possibly be sort-of, wrong. They are the worst fan base in North America and it's not close.
C. The NBA is back. Adjust your television watching accordingly. (And your betting)
D. William Hill is lobbying for the power to not have their mistakes count against them. The worst sports book operator in Las Vegas is now trying to take their fan-unfriendly policies that they enjoy in Europe and move them over to the US. The field is already tilted in their favor, now they want to not have to pay any penalty for their own incompetence. You should never lay action with William Hill. Ever.
E. UNLV Football is struggling, again. Yes, there have been injuries, but every team has those. The fact is the team has not progressed much since Sanchez took over. As hard as it would be for the program it's time for a change at the top.
F. The Fraud Trial in College Basketball is a sham. It will lead to no meaningful change, and will possibly result in the NCAA further restricting athlete's ability to do well. If anything it's allowing the NCAA to profit more from the athlete's than they already are.
G. The UFC is a dysfunctional mess right now. No longer a draw for their actual fights, they're having to rely on WWE style theatrics to juice numbers. Their days as a major player are closer to being finished than they are starting.
H. HUGE WEEK for Michigan. Beat Sparty.
I. The Raiders last years in Oakland could be BRUTAL Especially if rumors Gruden is going to blow the team up are true.
J. The Las Vegas Golden Knights won last night 4-1 at the Fortress. The team finally looked something like the fast skating, goal-scoring machine we saw last year. If you're a Knights fan (and as you know this blog is) then this was a welcome sight. Up next: A win streak? Let's hope.
the FIVE coming tomorrow.....
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