Jameis Winston finds himself in the midst of controversy once again, but this time, the accuser actually may have less credibility in the public eye than Winston.
Incarcerated Bob and his IBN website are alleging that the Heisman winner shaved points during the first half of the Seminoles close contest against Louisville.
IBN Says Winston and a former high school teammate conspired to wager $5500 to win $5000 on a first half line of Louisville +1.
The Seminoles stunk it up against Louisville and actually trailed 21-7 at the half, reportedly winning Winston’s high school teammate his wager.
According to the IBN, that was the largest bet that Winston’s teammate had ever placed with the bookie.
“Bookie meets with Chris Rabb morning before Louisville / Fla St game and receives $5,500 from Mr Rabb with instructions to bet Louisville +1 (1st Half) -110 to win back $5,000. Bet was placed and Louisville won 1st Half vs Fla St (21-7). Mr Rabb is now suppose to receive $5,000 for winning bet + his $5,500 initial bet (square up day is Tuesday)
Bookie gets information late Sunday night that he’s been “Played for a fool” as Mr Rabb and Jameis Winston are former teammates and conspired together on the above mentioned first half wager. Bookie wants no part of paying the debt. (i think he should pay he took the bet he knows the risk… just my opinion)
Bookie is claiming he has betting screenshots of the bet and proof it’s Mr Rabb’s account (look below for all bets placed last week)
Now does this mean we have a scandal on our hands? Does this mean Jameis Winston is gambling (crazier things have happened)?
This certainly all could be a coincidence that a former HS teammate and close family friend (Chris Rabb) made his biggest bet ever ($5,500) on game where his friend (Jameis) had probably his worst half ever in college… it’s all just a coincidence right?”
If it was any other news organization making the accusation, it probably would carry some credence. Winston was actuallyawful in the first half of that game.
His play was not up to par whatsoever.
Winston’s 52.1 completion percentage was the lowest of his career, but he did rebound to throw for 401 yards and three touchdowns in rallying FSU from a 21-7 halftime deficit.
Winston reportedly suffered a sprained ankle early in that first quarter, likely impacting his play in that first half.
It’s a serious allegation, but one that has no merit because of the accuser.
h/t Fox Sports