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Purdue's hire of Drew Brees leads to New Jersey voiding Citrus Bowl bets

Purdue brought in Drew Brees to help handle its Citrus Bowl preparation amid a coaching transition, but not everyone is happy about it.

New Jersey gaming regulators ordered sportsbooks to halt all betting on the Citrus Bowl and void all bets since Dec. 15 because "an individual associated with Purdue Football team" is in violation of state regulations, according to ESPN. That person is reportedly Brees.

Brees was hired by his alma mater as an assistant coach on Dec. 15, a role that allows him to have direct contact with players during practice and also participate in recruiting.