Reasons Why The NFL Is Fixed For Profit

Locutus

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First off, I'm going to begin this blog by stating that I don't have any intentions on changing anyone's mind about the NFL. Nor am I trying to start an argument about who is right and who is wrong.

I already know everyone's argument of "It takes too many people to rig a game", and the all time classic with no viable facts, "They make too much money, why would they jeopardize it?" Arguing about the nature of such things is like arguing about religion and politics. There is no point.

I'm just going to point out several observations I have made over the last few years about the NFL and state my case for why I think the NFL fixes their own games for profit. So if you are already on the defensive ready to discredit all of the evidence I am about display without actually bringing up facts that go against my arguments (like a normal discussion should be) then move on.

So if you have any documented facts, I would like to hear them. If you agree with me afterwards great, if you don't that's cool too, follow me on Twitter @shark702 and we can continue the discussion there. But again, let's talk, not insult each other. If you are the type of person who hates being lied to, was upset to find out as a kid that Santa wasn't real and that WWE is fake than please read on and I would love to hear your opinions.

OK, so if you are ready to take the Red Pill, let's see how deep the rabbit hole goes...

I've been handicapping the NFL for about 10 years now using mathematical analysis of teams, point spreads, specific outcomes and algebra, specifically relating to the calculation of probability where P(X=K)=(n/k)P^k(q)(n-k) and (n/k) = n!/k!(n-k)!, accounting for injuries, and incorporating Power Ratings which I developed from a simple Grade Scale A-F with the best NFL team receiving an A and the worst receiving an F. I was able to amass several consistent 60% ATS betting seasons. This process I found to be long and arduous and caused me great mental stress after a certain period of time.

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Reasons Why The NFL Is Fixed For Profit 03-03-2012-11:41 Covers Blog
 

Kreskin

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Me neither. In all walks in life there will be people doing one-off stuff but on a league led collusionary scale I don't buy it at all.
 

damngrumpy

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Incompetent refs yes actually fixing games no. This past Sunday prime example
an interceptions on replay visible and yet the ref missed it and may well have
decided the game.
As for fixing this isn't soccer or figure skating those sports have seen tampering
but I don't buy the NFL anymore than I would believe the CFL or NHL would be
actively fixing games
 

IdRatherBeSkiing

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Incompetent refs yes actually fixing games no. This past Sunday prime example
an interceptions on replay visible and yet the ref missed it and may well have
decided the game.
As for fixing this isn't soccer or figure skating those sports have seen tampering
but I don't buy the NFL anymore than I would believe the CFL or NHL would be
actively fixing games

It was a missed call but did not decide the game as the Seahawks fumbled again the next play. But there have been many botched calls this year. In Cincy/Indy regular season they gave Cincy a TD incorrectly due to ref incompetence. Ed Hockley I believe was the ref and he has had 4 or 5 bad calls this year.