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How rigged is the NFL?

Discussion in 'Football: NFL, College, High School' started by eddiewinslow, Oct 18, 2012.

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  1. eddiewinslow

    eddiewinslow Member

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    Line was niners -8...sf gets a safety with 40 seconds to go and coach declines so he can kneel and run out the clock and hawks cover...wtf
     
    #1 eddiewinslow, Oct 18, 2012
  2. Mr. Brightside

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    You should sue.
     
    #2 Mr. Brightside, Oct 18, 2012
  3. 713

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    Vegas runs everything. sports betting is a multi billion dollar empire ;)
     
    #3 713, Oct 18, 2012
  4. Mr. Clutch

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    Or maybe it's NOT rigged.
     
    #4 Mr. Clutch, Oct 18, 2012
  5. Jontro

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    I'd say pretty rigged. The Texans should still have a perfect record.
     
    #5 Jontro, Oct 18, 2012
  6. david_rocket

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    maybe the coach didnt want to risk a onside kick or a fumble during the kick.
    it was just better to kneel down, if the seahawks would have made the 1st down, the 49ers would have accepted the safety. or if it was a 3rd down instead of a 4th down.
     
    #6 david_rocket, Oct 18, 2012
  7. Mr. Clutch

    Mr. Clutch Member

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    Maybe the casinos lost a lot of money.

    You don't know.
     
    #7 Mr. Clutch, Oct 18, 2012
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    if you decline the penalty, the game is over without risking running another play where a player could be injured or something crazy happening. there would be absolutely no reason to accept the penalty
     
    #8 nabeel623, Oct 18, 2012
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    I got 7 so it pushed, but if its a safety then you have to punt and you cant do a onside kick so harbaugh explanation makes no sense.
     
    #9 ktbballplaya, Oct 19, 2012
  10. Major

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    Why worry about a punt when you can just kneel and end the game?
     
    #10 Major, Oct 19, 2012
  11. vinsensual

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    There'll still be about 7-8 unnecessary player collisions in that punt. Strength of victory means nothing, get the W and start recuperating your stud RB. That was a physical game from two teams who pride themselves on violent play and one less chance of injury matters more than 2 points.
     
    #11 vinsensual, Oct 19, 2012
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    On onside punt after a safety is legal. Harbaugh chose to just end it quickly.
     
    #12 moestavern19, Oct 19, 2012
  13. Harrisment

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    I had the same thought initially. Makes for a good conspiracy theory considering what the line was.
     
    #13 Harrisment, Oct 19, 2012
  14. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    The casino's adjust the line to have equal bets on both sides. That is why the line varies from bookie to bookie They make money on the vig. They could care less who wins unless a few people bet BIG for one team and throws off the balance.
     
    #14 rockbox, Oct 19, 2012
  15. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Harbaugh hates Vegas with a passion, hates gambling, it runs in his family. The 49ers have been covering all year so last week he made an effort not to cover and has continued to do so this week and will continue to do so all year. He wants to watch all of your worlds burn.
     
    #15 Ziggy, Oct 19, 2012
  16. Orange

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    No one has covered all year.
     
    #16 Orange, Oct 19, 2012
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    More reasons on why you shouldnt gamble on sports...:)

    but in all seriousness..Coach Harbaugh made the best decision for his team...
     
    #17 sugrlndkid, Oct 19, 2012
  18. David Stern

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    Harbaugh hates Pete Carrol more than he hates gambling. he made the wrong call last night and it cost me $$
     
    #18 David Stern, Oct 19, 2012
  19. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Actually it was the right call. And that whole Harbaugh spiel was made up - obviously.
     
    #19 Ziggy, Oct 19, 2012
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