Darryn Peterson
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When I put my cynical hat on, I can see a scenario where the prediction markets have bets on DP. Will he play? Over / Under on 18 minutes. Etc.
That's an additional revenue stream for the handlers who actually know how to manage the outcome.
All of this media attention is actually helpful for something like that.
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@bskeet You're saying that the handlers know how much he's going to play and use it to betting advantage? Kansas better be in the know about that 'cause that WOULD cause embarrassment and loss of victories.
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He certainly has a good chunk of college BB following his story right now
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Here’s my take:
DP situation, while frustrating, is a microcosm of the state of NIL right now. He got all his $ up front, basically, and he’s got 2 $10M lottery tickets to cash in if he can make it through the season un-injured. Can you really blame him for being overly cautious? We criticize him based on our wants, without having an inkling of the consequences that only he faces if he injures himself and can’t cash in. I think because of this season with DP, you’re going to see a major change in how NIL payments are handled. Schools and boosters will protect themselves going forward. Ironically, I think we’ll look back at this and secretly thank DP for pushing this glaring issue into the spotlight. Got to break some eggs to make an omelette… For anyone out there saying they wouldn’t take DP first in the draft: do so at your own peril. If you are the GM that passes on DP, you are potentially going to wear that f-up for the rest of your career. He’s too damn good not to take the risk on. Simple as that. -
I wonder what he actually wants.. I get a feeling his team has been handling him for so long, He has no idea what he himself may want.
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@JoJoAndMe said in Darryn Peterson:
@bskeet You're saying that the handlers know how much he's going to play and use it to betting advantage? Kansas better be in the know about that 'cause that WOULD cause embarrassment and loss of victories.
I'm suggesting that his playing time is highly irregular. And there's a lot of speculation about it.
I would not think that Kansas knows about it because it seems to be catching the team by surprise. But if this isn't just random injuries, then there is opportunity for someone to be using it.
Again, this is just where dark thoughts could lead someone. I don't think that's going on, but it would be bad for everyone if it was. And the sports world is awash in gambling now more than ever.
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Dick Vitale is on X calling for Kansas to end the drama and step away from DP.
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@kjayhawks2.0 Vitale is senile. I’m calling for him to step away from the public eye and grow some tomatoes or something.
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@approxinfinity So you're saying Vitale has become a diaper dandy?
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DP was billed as Superman but everything he touches, sees or thinks about is kryptonite.
