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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

Even if he did enter the Supplemental Draft, I would be surprised if a NFL

would forfeit a draft pick in the 2027 Draft to use on him. Especially since he lost his eligibility due to gambling. What are the odds he will eventually make the same mistake again and get banned in the NFL?
Posted: 06/08/2026 at 04:40 PM ET
(In response to this post by reestuart)

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Sorsby granted injunction. NCAA is crooked but this isn't on them
HokieRat • 06/08/26 10:33 AM ET
Another cut, fast approaching a thousand.**
Roanokie • 06/08/26 07:01 PM ET
Can the Big XII just say he can play, but all conference wins are forfeited
The_VT_Rock • 06/08/26 04:34 PM ET
Not knowing a thing about this Sorsby character, what gambling ...
Atlee Hokie • 06/08/26 03:48 PM ET
He gambled, on his own team @ Indiana. Irelevant GAMBLED. $90,000 worth.
HoakieBS • 06/08/26 04:24 PM ET
I just watched the 30 for 30 on BC b-ball point shaving. I'd seen it and
reestuart • 06/08/26 05:11 PM ET
Yeah, but the just banned like 39 mid-major player from CBB for life
HoakieBS • 06/08/26 05:16 PM ET
He bet on his own team. All sports betting is banned by NCAA anyway.**
reestuart • 06/08/26 04:02 PM ET
And what do the XFL, Blockbuster, and Pan Am think about it?
NOFX • 06/08/26 04:19 PM ET
That's a scum bag judge.
Atlee Hokie • 06/08/26 04:14 PM ET
Yep. it has always been cut and dried.**
reestuart • 06/08/26 05:12 PM ET
Straight to the bank. Don't pass go, or level the playing field. Next jail!**
BoozVT • 06/08/26 03:30 PM ET
Shows hypocrisy in college sports. All schools
Spider73 • 06/08/26 02:42 PM ET
What’s worse: a gambler who is allowed to play, or…
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/08/26 02:21 PM ET
I don't remember, did he bet on any games that he had an influence on?**
BoozVT • 06/08/26 03:33 PM ET
Pete Rose didn’t either…..until he did.**
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/08/26 03:55 PM ET
This is the most idiotic argument of all. Let’s say u get behind $24k, and
HoakieBS • 06/08/26 03:47 PM ET
Ok, cool. While I can be an idiot quite often, I appreciate you pointing
BoozVT • 06/08/26 04:36 PM ET
It wasnt aimed at you, it's aimed at everyone who claimes, if all the rest
HoakieBS • 06/08/26 05:11 PM ET
Of any player, the QB is the one who can alter an outcome, and there's a
reestuart • 06/08/26 05:15 PM ET
On the offense side of the ball, you might be able to include RB and WR
VTHokie2000 • 06/09/26 12:34 PM ET
Yup!**
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/08/26 04:03 PM ET
These ADs are hypocrites and just as culpable for the collapse
HokieRat • 06/08/26 02:49 PM ET
LOL. I could see a Draft Kings Lounge or something like that on a campus,
reestuart • 06/08/26 03:08 PM ET
***I am against gambling and online sports books.
MP4VT2004 • 06/08/26 07:17 PM ET
Sign up for a DraftKings account here and get aa FREE T-shirt!!!
HoakieBS • 06/08/26 03:34 PM ET
I remember that. They were still doing the CCs into the 80s and maybe 90s.
reestuart • 06/08/26 03:55 PM ET
They were still doing CCs into the late 90s because I got a VT CC before I
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 04:07 PM ET
The courts have done more damage to the sport than even the NCAA.
Maroon Baboon • 06/08/26 12:11 PM ET
The NCAA caused it with their favoritism and inconsistent decisions**
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 12:15 PM ET
gambling has never had any wiggle room, though. It's been very clear
reestuart • 06/08/26 12:51 PM ET
Given that every network has a business deal with a gambling site/app, it
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 01:04 PM ET
Oh, I think it stinks of hypocrisy. **
reestuart • 06/08/26 01:45 PM ET
It does stink of hypocrisy on so many different levels. Given how easy
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 02:53 PM ET
Regular students don’t have direct control over outcome of a game though.**
HoakieBS • 06/08/26 09:59 PM ET
I don't disagree with that statement. However, my point was by creating
VTHokie2000 • 06/09/26 09:13 AM ET
I think it's a really large %. He wasn't making any large bets.
reestuart • 06/08/26 03:05 PM ET
I have a feeling it is a large percentage too. If college students are
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 03:22 PM ET
it's ok- he's a statistics major**
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 01:46 PM ET
He should be winning a lot!**
reestuart • 06/08/26 01:48 PM ET
I agree- but the NCAA invited the courts through selective enforcement
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 01:02 PM ET
The end is near.... it's time to make the Athletic Depts FOr Profit arms
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 12:03 PM ET
Agree...this is not on the NCAA. This is an injunction, not a final ruling.
BleedinOandM • 06/08/26 11:41 AM ET
Im well aware and s why I'm appalled at the injunction. By the time
HokieRat • 06/08/26 11:55 AM ET
Irreparable harm is laughable. He can enter the NFL supplemental draft.**
reestuart • 06/08/26 01:47 PM ET
I don't believe he can now that he has 2026 eligibility again. If what I
BoozVT • 06/08/26 04:01 PM ET
Looks like he still has until June 22 to apply. I don't think the NFL
reestuart • 06/08/26 04:05 PM ET
Even if he did enter the Supplemental Draft, I would be surprised if a NFL ◄
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 04:40 PM ET
Yep, NFL might not draft him anyway because of the risk exposure. **
RJHokie • 06/08/26 04:47 PM ET
I think someone would take a shot in the supplemental draft. It would
reestuart • 06/09/26 02:30 PM ET
Maybe.
RJHokie • 06/09/26 04:11 PM ET
No doubt, but the NFL has suspended and reinstated players for online
reestuart • 06/09/26 04:33 PM ET
Going to be awesome when he's a turnover machine for TT **
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 03:01 PM ET
I would love to spit some Beech-Nut in that judges eyes and ...... because**
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 06/08/26 01:59 PM ET
Im kidding of course. Crazy to think a judge is that stupid
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 06/08/26 03:17 PM ET
Accountability has been dead for years. If you're surprised by this
NOFX • 06/08/26 11:29 AM ET
But he has to sit the Abeline Christian & Oregan State games!!!
Hokiefied • 06/08/26 10:58 AM ET
All but guarantees no future enforcement
GCHokieof91 • 06/08/26 10:47 AM ET
This is messed up. Pro Leagues ban players all the time for match fixing or
HokieBrazil • 06/08/26 10:38 AM ET
Pro leagues have collective bargaining/unions**
BleedinOandM • 06/08/26 11:39 AM ET
Pro leagues have commissioners and actual governance
NOFX • 06/08/26 11:28 AM ET
As of right now, college athletics still had an education element tied to
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 10:58 AM ET
Colleges paying for athletes schooling- (that they don't attend anyway now)
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 12:06 PM ET
Even though that is absorbed through the various fees, there is still a
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 12:50 PM ET
The truth is many never attend in person classes. my kid played an olympic
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 01:04 PM ET
I can't speak for other instructors at other institutions, but
Pride_and_Joy • 06/08/26 01:31 PM ET
That sounds Vandy Specific to me- and I'm sure many others
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 01:35 PM ET
I imagine you're right! **
Pride_and_Joy • 06/08/26 01:39 PM ET
I wonder if that is true for all division levels or only certain ones.
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 01:09 PM ET
I think it's more prevalent than people would think-
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 01:22 PM ET
You are probably correct and it wouldn't shock me that much if that ever
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 03:01 PM ET
Most coaches of any sport encourage the easier major... that is not ALL
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 03:13 PM ET
Given that DIII does not offer athletic scholarships, I would assume any
VTHokie2000 • 06/08/26 03:27 PM ET
The judge is probably a TTU donor.**
solareye • 06/08/26 10:39 AM ET
The previous one was but recused after pics of him at a donor event dropped**
HokieRat • 06/08/26 10:43 AM ET
but he helped choose his replacement ?**
bigbadbird • 06/08/26 12:07 PM ET