Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby has not yet been dismissed

Key Points:

• The Big 12 conference has not dropped its federal lawsuit against Texas Tech, which led to Texas Tech ending quarterback Brendan Sorsby's college football career and encouraging him to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
• Some Big 12 officials believe Texas Tech should bear the legal costs incurred from pursuing a player who had lost NCAA eligibility but won a court order restoring it, raising questions about whether all conference schools should share these expenses.
• The Big 12 initially rejected the court ruling allowing Sorsby to play during his lawsuit, pressuring Texas Tech not to field him, a move seen by some as hypocritical since other schools would likely have acted similarly.
• There are concerns about potential Big 12 liability if the NFL blocks or suspends Sorsby in the supplemental draft, as he might pursue legal claims against the conference for tortious interference or antitrust violations.
• The ongoing legal conflict may continue, with the Big 12 possibly seeking further action against Texas Tech and Sorsby potentially suing those involved in undermining the court injunction permitting his play.