Texas Tech asked NCAA to update rules on gambling, president says
Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec said the university asked the NCAA to update gambling rules due to the investigation into player Brendan Sorsby's addiction.Summary
Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec stated that the university recently requested the NCAA to update its gambling rules to reflect the current environment. This request was made while the university was dealing with an investigation into Texas Tech football player Brendan Sorsby's wagering addiction. Schovanec explained that his perspective on gambling has evolved from an abstract concept to a real issue after seeing the circumstances of Sorsby's case. He noted that the current rules were established long before the widespread availability of legal gambling, and the university's consideration must account for medically diagnosed conditions and the modern context. Sorsby admitted to wagering at least $90,000 over four years, including $5,000 after transferring to Texas Tech. The NCAA declared him permanently ineligible, but a judge granted a temporary injunction allowing him to play in the 2026 season after a two-game suspension. Schovanec emphasized that the university's decision to welcome Sorsby back was based on providing him with the best support structure, regardless of whether he would play.
(Source：Lubbock Avalanche-Journal)