Nando Bartolotta's son is the kicker for the Kansas Jayhawks.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article39303462.html

Nando is a known made guy, who was sponsored by John Vitale when he got made in ~1981 (same ceremony as Trupiano). Nando has served a couple of prison sentences for bank robbery and bookmaking if my memory is correct. He is on the Missouri Gaming Commission exclusion list (https://www.mgc.dps.mo.gov/CasinoExclusionsweb/details.aspx?id=83).

Now, I am NOT saying, suggesting or implying that Nando is still active, that any point fixing or other illegal activities are taking place. I don't think it is the case at all. But the kid missed a field goal when Kansas played Texas. Final score: Texas 59 Kansas 20. The spread was Kansas plus 28. If the kid hits the 26 yard FG, Kansas covers. Again, for the record and for clariity, I am not saying the kid missed it on purpose or the fix was in. I think the kid just shanked it.

I wonder if any other made guys have had their own flesh and blood play Div 1 NCAA sports or pro sports. Does anyone know of similar instances?


Best way to catch the smart ones? Get an idiot working for them.