The Judicial Intervention Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt issued a formal statement on Tuesday, acknowledging the growing public outcry surrounding a recent judicial ruling that allows quarterback Brendan Sorsby to remain eligible for the 2026 season. The decision, handed down by a district judge, effectively overrides an NCAA-mandated gambling suspension that would have otherwise…
Texas Tech University has formally notified the Big 12 Conference and several external athletic programs of its intent to pursue legal action if future scheduling opportunities are revoked due to the ongoing eligibility controversy surrounding quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Following a contentious Texas court ruling that allowed Sorsby to maintain his eligibility despite investigations into gambling…
Banned Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby gets a temporary court injunction, allowing him to play despite betting on his own team.
Legal Precedent Shifts for Collegiate Athletes In a landmark decision issued this week, a Texas district court granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction that effectively nullifies his lifetime NCAA gambling ban. The ruling, which follows a two-game suspension, permits Sorsby to return to active practice and competition for the 2026 season. This legal…
