Why do so many NFL players go bankrupt?

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

It never ceases to amaze me how poorly these guys mismanage their money:
Why do so many NFL players go bankrupt? - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Study: 60% Of NBA Players ARE BROKE After 5 Years Of Retirement - MediaTakeOut.com™ 2010

25 Rich Athletes Who Went Broke | Business Pundit

Hey man, i'm gonna be in town can i crash at your place for a couple days?
(Meaning 2-3 weeks while i eat your food, drive your car etc...)

Hey, its cousin Paulie can i borrow around 2,000 bucks?

Dad: Your uncle Steve can't get to work cuz he crashed his car and his insiurance isn't covering it could you help out?

Agent/Fixer: I need 50,000 so the girl you banged in City X will fianlly stop calling you (black mailing you)

Sister: Can you help me out with a downpayment? (On a house we can't afford where you'll later have to take over the payments?)

Girlfriend: Just get me a charge card already! (A Black Card)

Friend/Cousin/Sister/Stranger: I've got a great business deal for you.....

Then there the houses, cars, parties, jets, call girls, strippers, hotels etc.