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Yep. As @Gerry Hamilton, and @Hank South have reported over the last few weeks, Texas is the leader. A&M is fading hard. Alabama is the next dog in the race with Texas.

I get where you are coming from, especially as I myself have dealt with addiction issues of my own, so I fully understand your concern. However, my own recovery has shown me that placing blame elsewhere for my own behaviors and choices is just another way to justify my choices and enable myself more. I would challenge that saying that OTF or other podcasts who are sponsored by a bookie business is no different than being sponsored by an alcohol company, car company, etc. Alcoholics could try and say that the podcasts or the sports they watch should not advertise alcohol even though millions of people enjoy alcohol responsibly. People that have been constantly in trouble with the law for speeding, reckless driving (hello UGA football players) could try and blame advertisements for sport cars. Again, I do feel where you are coming from. However, each person has to take and accept responsibility for their own choices and behaviors. No podcast pushed Sorsby to make 10,000 bets over the last couple years. If he wants to be healthy, he has to take his treatment seriously and put it above all else. I wish him luck and hope that he and everyone else can refrain from placing blame on anyone besides themselves for their own choices.

Random question on this situation—if it plays out where the NCAA rules Sorsby ineligible, you’d assume he and Tech would challenge it… unless he’s worried more details could come out and hurt his draft stock even further. Where would he even file for an injunction? I know players fighting for an extra year usually file in the state they play in—would he have to file where the NCAA is headquartered instead?

I believe your “ can’t fix it is not correct “ of course Bobby’s not to blame. I totally respect Bobby as well as his entire crew. I would think a disclaimer would insulate the potential lawsuits which will probably be coming sooner rather than later. Lawyers are searching for class action lawsuits. This one looks more probable everyday . Bobby is a leader in his field & a very moral person. I can see him potentially putting a disclaimer talking of the addictions of college gambling . Once these Bookies get you hooked. Your family will pay the price. I’ve shared my thoughts & prefer to end this discussion. forewarned is forearmed ! “Hookem “

Agree completely, as an alcoholic in recovery it is my responsibility to ensure that I’m taking care of myself and not burying my head in the sand hiding from alcohol nor is it anyone’s responsibility to change their behavior on my behalf. Gambling has become so widespread and available that it’s going to be really hard to keep these guys for not doing it. Betting on their own games is a big no-no akin to insider trading. But the solution isn’t to act as if this isn’t everywhere and these guys have the disposable income to play and try and increase their profits. It’s always been lurking under the surface in sports and I would hope that the regulating bodies will create education and harsh enough penalties that will help to manage the temptation to gamble. I hope the young man gets treatment and relief in recovery.

Sounds like a certain coach and his benefactor didn't do their due diligence.

I get where you’re coming from, but this feels like putting the blame in the wrong place and honestly, it seems a bit dramatic. Podcasts like On Texas Football aren’t the ones causing gambling problems—people making irresponsible decisions are. Sports betting exists whether a podcast takes ads or not, and acting like removing sponsorships is going to protect “thousands of families” is a stretch. Also, there’s a big difference between promotion and personal responsibility. We don’t expect broadcasters to stop airing alcohol ads because some people abuse drinking, and the same logic applies here. A quick disclaimer is fine, but asking platforms to completely cut off a legal revenue stream just because it can be misused doesn’t really hold up. And honestly, if anything, transparency is better than pretending it doesn’t exist. Fans are already exposed to betting everywhere—from TV broadcasts to social media—so singling out one podcast to “just say no” feels more symbolic than effective.

Thank you ! I have urged OTF for months talking about Gambling & the damage it causes to the athletes & coaches as well as entire 40 acres I have most recently suggested OTF quit advertising bookie businesss .. OTF is by far in my opinion the most reputable podcast covering all aspects of Texas athletics. But basically covering our Football program. Bobby Burton knows this business better than, The other podcasts owners in my opinion . OTF could be a pioneer in my opinion. Others would follow Bobby’s lead . A disclaimer stating Gambling is illegal in some instances & is highly addictive. College podcasts are being bombarded by Bookie business’s easy money for the podcast but it’s hurting thousands of subscribers families. Time for podcasts to just simply “ Just say no “ a phrase i borrowed from the late Nancy Reagan.

Listened to a Tech podcast in which they tried to argue that Cincinnati and Indiana rather than Sorsby should be punished. Crazy hypocrisy. Sorby is the one who gambled, not the institutions.

He’s done

With Indiana & Cincinnati in bc all likelihood knowing this & Tech as well; is lack of institutional control an issue here?

@Bobby Burton my guess is the new facility will ready for training camp in August with the “ Grand Opening “ public celebration just before the 1st game.

https://x.com/Direct_Cupdates/status/2049456363336589434 UCLA, Florida have chances to add significant points in Tennis this weekend if they can advance. Stanford could too but the gain would be limited as they have sports already expected to score around 60 points. Texas needs to see both Tennis teams advance, either not advancing would lead to a significant score drop. 1 seed Stanford, 2 seed Texas, 3 seed UCLA in beach volleyball this weekend as well. Any change better or worse this weekend would adjust predicted score as well.

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There probably is not much news from sources. All we can do is speculate. He has a great roster, but two more players with experience would make a difference.

Indoor track and soccer field?

#PopTheBubble

Thank you Bobby!

This thread has more views and posts than any other thread on this site so we appreciate you taking the time to come and say something. Knowing that @Bobby Burtonhas the BEST sources in the program, and not hearing ANYTHING, makes this situation look like it could really be bad. Bobby and the rest of the staff normally don't ignore requests for info and it's been crickets in the biggest thread on the site.

Manning and Williams would be a pretty splashy first round for the Jets.

I'll speak for myself and not the rest of the staff, but I can tell you that if I had information to share, I'd share. The best I can describe the flow of information coming from the women's program right now (again, this is my personal opinion) is that a lot of intel is being kept close to the vest.

What is the plan for the Denius practice fields and the current indoor bubble? Will it be redeveloped?