NCAA sports betting rules need update after Virginia Tech suspension

Virginia Tech football player Alan Tisdale was suspended for placing bets on NBA games. He self-reported the violation in August. The NCAA didn't show leniency to him. Tiddale missed half of this season.

The current NCAA rules ban student-athletes from earning anything from wagers on any sport the NCAA sanctions. Sports betting is now legal in over 30 states. The priority should be to ensure athletes aren't betting on the sports they play. Limits could be placed on all college betting if necessary to uphold the integrity of contests.

Virginia Tech's Tisdale was suspended for betting on sports. He was caught and he was punished for it. The NCAA needs to change its rules to reward honesty.   “The NCAA desperately needs a change in its sports betting rules.” ‘The decision to suspend Tispe for so long only threatens to make collegiate gambling more underground than it needs.