Sorsby looks to NFL after legal fight with NCAA over his eligibility for gambling
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will enter the NFL supplemental draft after a legal battle over his college eligibility.Summary
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and will instead enter the NFL supplemental draft, ending a legal battle over his college eligibility. The decision was announced by billionaire booster Cody Campbell, who noted that while Sorsby and the university have a strong legal case, there is no practical way to resolve pending disputes before the June 22nd deadline for the supplemental draft. Sorsby had acknowledged making thousands of bets on college and pro sports, including at least 40 bets on Indiana while he was a freshman. The NCAA and Big 12 have filed motions to stay a temporary injunction that allowed Sorsby to play, arguing it undermines the integrity of college sports. The Big 12 has also filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and university leadership, warning that an athlete with a history of wagering on his own team presents a reputational risk. The NCAA has long banned players for gambling, and at least two schools, Nebraska and Georgia, have indicated they will not schedule Texas Tech this season.
(Source：Cable News Network)