Former University of Toledo running back Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to working with a gambler accused of placing bets on football and basketball games.
Former Toledo Player Pleads Guilty In Point-Shaving Probe
McDougle is the third ex-Rocket to be convicted in a point-shaving probe.
Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. of Cleveland said he accepted more than $5,000 from Ghazi “Gary” Manni in exchange for information about the Rockets in 2004-05. McDougle pleaded guilty to conspiracy to influence sports through bribery.
McDougle is not alleged to have altered the way he played, however he did play a key role in recruiting basketball players to consider shaving points on behalf of the gamblers.
McDougle is likely to face up to six months in custody when he is sentenced on Sept. 22.
Charges are also pending against three former basketball players Anton Currie, Kashif Payne and Keith Triplett. All have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy.
For more on the Toledo point-shaving scandal keep an eye on MAC blog The Hustle Belt.
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