Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt: 'We did not fund' Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit against NCAA
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby received a temporary injunction preventing the NCAA from suspending him for violating sports gambling rules, despite his admitted bets on his own team while at Indiana.
- The NCAA plans to appeal the court's decision, but the process could take up to a year, during which Sorsby cannot be punished under current NCAA rules.
- Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt clarified that the university is not involved in Sorsby's lawsuit and emphasized the need for ongoing industry dialogue on handling such complex issues.
- Some Big 12 athletic directors have expressed opposition to Texas Tech and Sorsby, with Kansas State considering not playing the Red Raiders, leading Texas Tech to signal readiness to sue the conference and opposing schools.
- NCAA president Charlie Baker has called for Congressional action in response to the situation, highlighting broader concerns about sports gambling and collegiate sports integrity.