I didn't want to bring that up because I couldn't imagine anyone betting on Lacross, BUT, that is whay my husband and I truly believe was behind our son's unfortunate situation. It hit the day before the big game which is the only game broadcast locally in St. Louis. It also hit the day after he received his official visit notice from Notre Dame. Our house had been stalked for weeks (cars of adult black males sitting at the foot of our driveway). I white guy with a camera, dressed like he was directly out of central casting for a Los Vegas gambler trespassing all over our yard (front and fenced back) taking pictures.
Then, one of our son's "acquaintances" was roughed up by some very unsavory gentlemen from the black community when he got over a $1,000 in debt with the local bookies on line. We were pretty sure, after all the stalking, burglaries of our vehicles, etc., that we were targeted.
I was stunned to see the post about gambling, so forgive the typ-os. "whay" should be "what", "I white guy," should be "A white guy".
Will wonders never cease ~ you keep pushing an idea on FR and you will get an eyewitness.