EDIT: *Poker pro* Phil Hellmuth headed to Signing of the Stars
Per his Twitter: "Finished 3 days of filming @PokerNightTV at @TVPokerRoom: won $13,700 total. Next stop is Ann Arbor, Mich to support my boy Jim Harbaugh"
Edited to clarify that Hellmuth is a poker pro since, admittedly, he's a pretty random celebrity.
February 1st, 2016 at 8:37 AM ^
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February 1st, 2016 at 8:43 AM ^
Google worked when I searched.
February 1st, 2016 at 8:55 AM ^
Lol I googled and still posted this, to point out that even amongst poker pros he is a weak addition.
Give me Moneymaker or gtfo.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:00 AM ^
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February 1st, 2016 at 9:03 AM ^
Helmuth one of the biggest names in poker if not the biggest. Moneymaker is an amatuer who just happened to win the World Series when it was at it's peak.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:22 AM ^
A man from Tennessee named Moneymaker won the professional cards playing day.
Moneymaker or gtfo.
February 1st, 2016 at 11:58 AM ^
February 1st, 2016 at 1:30 PM ^
You also get a giant iron penis when you win an event...
...what's your point?
/finds out it's not actually a giant penis
February 1st, 2016 at 9:09 AM ^
Has the most World Series of Poker bracelets, meaning he's won the most World Series of Poker events. He's easily a top 3 professional...even though his persona is a bit annoying and he's probably more of a "heel" in the fans eyes. And really? Chris Moneymaker? Out of all the poker players in the world after Helmuth, you pick Chris Moneymaker?
February 1st, 2016 at 10:12 AM ^
I'd have went for Mike McDermott.
February 1st, 2016 at 10:18 AM ^
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February 1st, 2016 at 12:35 PM ^
Insta+1
February 1st, 2016 at 1:31 PM ^
Gambling and college sports...
hey, what could go wrong?!
February 1st, 2016 at 10:14 AM ^
February 1st, 2016 at 9:04 AM ^
when referencing relatively obscure people, places, or events. A post isn't supposed to be a homework assignment.
Now excuse me while I think of an obscure Simpsons reference I can drop here.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:21 AM ^
February 1st, 2016 at 9:39 AM ^
is it really a good idea to have a professional gambler at a collegiate event?
Not exactly sending the best message....
February 1st, 2016 at 9:55 AM ^
"Why do you think the same five guys make it to the final table of the World Series of Poker EVERY YEAR? What, are they the luckiest guys in Las Vegas?"
February 1st, 2016 at 10:45 AM ^
his money!
February 1st, 2016 at 10:39 AM ^
What "message" do you think this is sending?
February 1st, 2016 at 11:12 AM ^
Last time I looked, CFB players are not allowed to gamble. Fantasy sports for money would be an NCAA violation. Having a professional gambler at this signing event could be misconstrued by some NCAA official as something nefarious (as they tend to go after nonsense instead of going after programs that regularly break rules). I doubt it's the type of attention we would want.
I fully believe he's just a celebrity who supports Harbaugh, and there's nothing more to it, but IF his presence was misconstrued as the coach, or the team, or the University condoning gambling by players it could be a huge mess. Discretion is the better part of valor, and all that.
February 1st, 2016 at 12:38 PM ^
I believe the NCAA rule says you can't bet on sports (I could be wrong). Phil Hellmuth is a poker player. If casino games were an issue, they'd be camped out on CMU's campus 365 days a year monitoring the Soaring Eagle.
If seeing Hellmuth there means the football team is playing poker (which I'm not even sure is a violation), then by that same rationale, seeing Holland, Leyland & Jeter there means they are all playing pro baseball, right? Seeing Gracin, Hawthorne and Migos there must mean the program is also recording an album.
You want to talk about degenerate sports betting? Look no further than the well-documented gambling history of Michael Jordan, who's iconic sillouette will adorn every player's uniform for the next decade.
February 1st, 2016 at 3:24 PM ^
Taking endorsement money is a huge NCAA violation, better drop Brady and Jeter too. Just to be extra careful, you know.
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February 1st, 2016 at 9:46 AM ^
February 1st, 2016 at 8:44 AM ^
I remember him from when Texas Hold'em on ESPN was an actual semi-popular thing about a decade ago. Kind of an annoying guy if I remember correctly
February 1st, 2016 at 8:50 AM ^
but definitely one of the biggest and most successful poker personalities.
February 1st, 2016 at 8:56 AM ^
You don't have to say professional poker player AND major douche, getting redundant here.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:19 AM ^
Says the guy who didn't know who the world's most famous poker player was.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:35 AM ^
I also don't know the world's most famous widdler, hiker, or monopoly player and somehow I do okay.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:38 AM ^
And do you hold opinions on those groups of people as well? Also, it's whittler.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:43 AM ^
I hold opinions on everything. Ask me how I feel about 1970's Indonesian Architecture.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:48 AM ^
February 1st, 2016 at 8:59 AM ^
Actually, the final table ratings for the World Series of Poker were up pretty dramatically this year.
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2013/11/08/Media/Final-Ratings.aspx
They screwed themselves in 2011 when they went to the "virtual live" format, instead of taping it. But they had to since everyone knew the results before the telecast. Personally, I just like watching the hands. Don't really give a crap who wins.
On a side note, Phil Hellmuth blow-ups are some seriously entertaining television.
February 1st, 2016 at 11:29 AM ^
Even if you don't pay attention to poker, a sports fan would almost have to know about Phil Hellmuth via osmosis. He wins tournaments and has a rather large personality. Like a certain coach we know, he's not afraid to ruffle a few feathers once in awhile, either.
February 1st, 2016 at 8:41 AM ^
a Badger?
February 1st, 2016 at 9:11 AM ^
You ask that like it matters.
Lou Holtz - Kent State
Ric Flair - Minnesota
Mike Shanahan - Eastern Illinois
Josh Gracin - Western Michigan
Todd McShay - Richmond
I haven't yet found where Quavo, Offset or Takeoff attended. But it's likely the Migos members enrolled near Atlanta.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:38 AM ^
The shocker here is that Ric Flair went to college!
Also, Fun Fact: Quavo is Takeoff's uncle.
February 1st, 2016 at 9:47 AM ^
Most WWE guys wrestled or played other sports in college. The Rock played for Da U..
February 1st, 2016 at 9:55 AM ^
I feel obliged to give you a "no shit" for the rock. His injury is the only reason anyone knows who Warren Sapp is. But to be truthful I didn't know MOST pro wrestlers were college athletes. It just seemed like a man who made his living off yelling "WOO!" and taking steroids wouldn't have pursued a higher education.
February 1st, 2016 at 8:41 AM ^
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February 1st, 2016 at 9:57 AM ^
but thanks for posting.
February 1st, 2016 at 8:41 AM ^
Just no Justin Bieber... please!
February 1st, 2016 at 8:43 AM ^
I will quit my job if that happens.
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February 1st, 2016 at 8:42 AM ^
I had to Google that name.
February 1st, 2016 at 8:42 AM ^
Such a weird combination of people.
All-world athletes, rappers.....retired pro wrestlers, now professional poker players?