Texas Tech A.D. issues lengthy statement about Brendan Sorsby

Key Points:

• A Texas judge reinstated Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility despite multiple NCAA gambling violations linked to his gambling addiction, prompting mixed reactions in college athletics.
• Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt emphasized the university’s commitment to Sorsby’s recovery and well-being, noting he has not played yet and will miss the first two games of the 2026 season under the court ruling.
• Hocutt clarified that Texas Tech did not initiate or fund Sorsby’s lawsuit against the NCAA and highlighted the importance of balancing the integrity of sport with compassionate treatment of a student-athlete in recovery.
• The university has implemented a comprehensive clinical and compliance support system for Sorsby and prefers to keep him within their structured environment to aid his ongoing recovery rather than removing him from the team.
• Despite the NCAA’s decision to revoke Sorsby’s eligibility, Texas Tech appealed to have their starting quarterback available, though the judge’s brief ruling lacked detailed explanation on how the legal and regulatory factors justified the temporary reinstatement.