Why do so many NFL players go bankrupt?

[irish]

I think any 20 yr old that becomes an overnight millionaire would have trouble controlling their spending habits especially when it seems like the gravy train will roll on forever (even though it wont).

I dont think hip hop has anything to do with it but I do think that when someone comes from a poor background and they suddenly have a lot of $ it seems like they could be more prone to start over-enjoying a lifestyle they never dreamed they'd have.