Defector Funbag: Reader questions on Brendan Sorsby, gambling, and everyday etiquette
By
Drew Magary
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Summary
This is a weekly edition of the Defector Funbag, a reader mailbag/advice column. The article features a reader letter questioning the apparent double standard between the NCAA banning Brendan Sorsby for betting on his own team while the NFL seems ready to embrace him. The piece also covers various other topics including gambling, World Cup loyalties, griddles, and window seat etiquette, presented in a conversational, humorous Q&A format.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI don't understand what's going on with Brendan Sorsby. The NCAA has banned him because he bet on his own team. The NFL's response seems to be, 'Hey, we're holding a special draft, just sign up so one of our teams can make you the face of the franchise.' What? He bet on his own team! Am I out of touch or
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Today, we're talking gambling, World Cup loyalties, griddles, window seat etiquette, and more.
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