Online Public Relations Thoughts

The National Football League has suspended a player for a year for betting on games even though he wasn't playing at the time.  The NFL is trying as hard as possible to protect the game from perceptions of gamblers' influence on results.  Now that sports betting is available to nearly everyone, the temptation to finagle is ever present, and there will be more players who will bet their careers by taking chances.  In that regard, the NFL might be fighting a losing battle, especially when professional gamblers get involved.  It's a serious problem for the integrity of the game and the punishment of the player reflects the league's concern.