The team should focus on fundamentals and recruiting future talent. Truth is, this is a rebuilding year, no more no less. It’s a hard truth for everyone around the program to accept, but facts are facts.
College programs will bring in less money for athletic departments, costing other sports money. For that matter, other contact sports are in the same trouble as the NFL.
It was modeled after games from overseas where entire towns participated, and protective gear like helmets didn’t exist. As a result, players faced serious injuries and fatalities, with deaths occurring regularly.
While there’s no evidence that Donaghy did anything improper during the game, the situation underscores broader concerns about the potential risks tied to sports betting.