Texas Tech QB Sorsby enters treatment program for gambling
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Key Points:
- Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence to enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, with no timeline given for his return.
- Sorsby, who transferred from Cincinnati for a reported $5 million deal, is under NCAA investigation for allegedly placing thousands of online bets on sports, including Indiana football games in 2022.
- NCAA rules prohibit athletes from betting on their own games, and while regulations were eased in 2023, violations could impact Sorsby’s eligibility.
- Texas Tech and head coach Joey McGuire expressed support for Sorsby’s recovery, emphasizing the program’s commitment to mental health and well-being.
- Cincinnati has filed a lawsuit against Sorsby for allegedly breaching a name, image, and likeness contract related to his transfer to Texas Tech.
