Big 12’s legal threat puts Brendan Sorsby in a dilemma: continue on this path, possibly subjecting Tech to a sanction (protected by federal injunction) -OR- apply for the NFL supplemental draft (deadline is next Monday).
However, a twist: Sorsby may not have access to the draft.
NEWS: The Big 12 has filed a legal complaint in federal court against Texas Tech & the Texas AG, seeking declaratory judgement and a preliminary injunction to enforce its bylaws and potentially sanction the school for its plans to play Brendan Sorsby.
https://t.co/cjFs4SSoQn
"It's sickening that if you don't hear what you like, you can just go to your local judge and find the answer that you want. I just don't know where this ends."
– @KirkHerbstreit on the Brendan Sorsby situation
NEWS: The Oklahoma Attorney General's office issued a rebuttal letter to the Texas AG's office's letter to the Big 12. Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond says that the idea that Big 12 may not sanction its members is “facially absurd” and says Texas Tech’s actions have “constituted a shameful chapter in the story of college football.” Per me and @max_olson.
“Mr. Sorsby will hold the Big 12 and its members fully accountable for their actions."
How about holding Mr. Sorsby fully accountable for his actions???
BREAKING: Big 12 ADs have reportedly had “serious talks” about not playing Texas Tech following the ruling that Brendan Sorsby will be eligible despite the gambling scandal, according to @RossDellenger.
This is the correct approach. You can’t allow the sport to continue with a school willing to field players who are placing wagers on their own team.
Texas Tech must face consequences, or whatever is left of the sport is truly dead.
NEW: NCAA President Charlie Baker on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's ruling:
"There is no better example of why targeted intervention from Congress is necessary. When you have schools and deep-pocketed supporters willing to look the other way on the glaring integrity threat of betting on your own team - and judges whose rulings effectively strip away our ability to stop them - only Congress can equip the NCAA to apply this common sense rule to everyone fairly and consistently. The Protect College Sports Act would empower the NCAA to enforce rules including the gambling restrictions - it's needed now more than ever."
https://t.co/kUfeuSZA7N
Big 12 ADs tell @YahooSports they’ve had “serious” talks on not playing Texas Tech. One SEC AD says there should be conversations about not playing Tech “in any sports.”
The Brendan Sorsby ruling has left an industry jarred.
“It’s total f***** bullshit.”
https://t.co/OjjQl7AlhW
There really aren’t any rules. You just go to court. If it fails, go to court again until a judge says you’re all set.
Want a 7th year?
Sure
Broke rules?
Ahhhh, it’s fine.
There AREN’T any rules.