Brendan Sorsby's lawyer warns Big 12 to not circumvent court order
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Brendan Sorsby's attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, has sent a letter to the Big 12 asserting the conference must honor a court order restoring Sorsby's eligibility to play football at Texas Tech.
- The court ruled that the NCAA failed to properly apply its own rules in denying Sorsby's reinstatement, and the Big 12, being closely linked to the NCAA, is legally bound by the order.
- Kessler warns that any attempt by the Big 12 to penalize Texas Tech or block Sorsby from playing would violate the court order and expose the conference to legal liability for interfering with Sorsby's contracts and rights.
- The letter challenges the Big 12's integrity, emphasizing that defying a lawful court order would send a negative message to student-athletes and damage the conference's reputation.
- Despite the Big 12's resistance, Sorsby is eligible to play, and any punitive actions against Texas Tech for complying with the court ruling would be legally and financially risky for the conference.