Bettor who triggered firing of Alabama coach is parent of UC baseball player

Multiple sources have confirmed the identity of the parent involved in gambling that resulted in the firing of two University of Cincinnati baseball coaches last week.

The sources confirmed to The Enquirer what was first reported by Sports Illustrated - that Bert Neff of Mooresville, Indiana, was in communication with Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon on April 28 prior to a Crimson Tide game with LSU.

Bohannon was fired May 4, after an investigation revealed that Bohannon placed large wagers on Alabama to lose to LSU on April 28 through Neff, who was using the Great American Ballpark sportsbook.

UC's internal investigation began May 8 and Director of Baseball Operations Andy Nagle and hitting coach Kyle Sprague were let go May 17 for "potential NCAA infractions" as they had knowledge of the situation but didn't report it.

Neff has a son on the Bearcat baseball team, Andrew. He's also well-known in amateur baseball circles with players and managers. The Ohio Casino Control Commission halted betting on games involving Alabama as did Indiana's.

This breaking news story will be updated.

The Tuscaloosa News contributed to this report.