Brendan Sorsby broke NCAA gambling rules. Now, his Texas Tech fate is in the hands of a Lubbock judge
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces a court battle to overturn his NCAA ineligibility due to gambling violations.Summary
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby was not present in a Lubbock courtroom Monday as his attorneys attempted to overturn his ineligibility stemming from sports gambling violations. Attorney Jeffrey Kessler argued that Sorsby's gambling addiction and mental health struggles should have been considered in determining his eligibility and contended that his betting activity did not compromise the integrity of college football. Sorsby admitted to wagering nearly $90,000 during his college career, including bets on his own team while at Indiana. The NCAA argued that Sorsby did not come forward voluntarily and that his actions violated clear rules prohibiting athletes from betting on sports with championship implications. The case is now in the hands of a retired Lubbock judge after the previous judge recused himself due to ties to Texas Tech football.
(Source：Fox News)