Brendan Sorsby Confesses to Deep-Rooted Gambling Addiction Even Worse Than Feared In Texas Tech Documentary
In a documentary, former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby admits his gambling addiction began in high school and was more severe than publicly known.Summary
In the documentary series "The Program," former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby provides a candid account of a severe, long-standing gambling addiction that began in high school. He describes frequenting a casino with friends at 18 and developing a compulsion where he felt the need to have a wager on any sport he watched. The addiction persisted despite his transfer to Texas Tech and increased NIL earnings, as he chased "a dopamine hit." The fallout was severe: the NCAA ruled him permanently ineligible after uncovering over $90,000 in bets across three schools, including 40 on his former team, Indiana. While his legal team framed it as a mental health crisis, resulting in a temporary injunction, conference backlash and legal pressure led to his departure. Currently training for the 2027 NFL Draft, Sorsby's case highlights the broader issue of online sports betting fueling addictions among young athletes.
(Source：Essentially Sports)