Texas A.G.'s office informs Big 12 that Texas Tech will sue, if sanctioned
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Key Points:
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has warned the Big 12 Conference that sanctioning Texas Tech for reinstating quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility would be unlawful and expose the conference to significant legal liability.
- The warning letter, authored by attorney Thomas D. York, argues that punishing Texas Tech would violate federal and state antitrust laws by unfairly disadvantaging a competitor.
- The Big 12 could also face claims of breach of contract and tortious interference if it attempts to sanction Texas Tech for complying with a court order.
- The letter emphasizes that Texas Tech will pursue all legal remedies to protect its interests and those of its student-athletes if the conference tries to penalize the school for following the judge’s ruling.
- Despite controversy over the court ruling restoring Sorsby’s eligibility, Texas Tech is legally entitled to play him, and any attempt to prevent or punish this action could lead to further legal challenges.