The Weekender: Brendan Sorsby's NFL Hopes Appear On Ice At Least for 2026, Chaz Coleman Leaves Tennessee, And Dusty May Leaves Michigan for the NBA
Key Points:
- The NFL announced it will not hold a supplemental draft in 2026 for quarterback Brendan Sorsby, citing concerns about his past and its impact on the league's integrity, effectively putting his NFL hopes on hold; the CFL also barred him from signing with any teams.
- Sorsby had won an injunction against the NCAA after being deemed ineligible, but legal battles involving Texas Tech, the Big 12, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have complicated his path, with Sorsby now potentially challenging the NFL's decision through the players' union.
- Tennessee Volunteers medically disqualified edge rusher Chaz Coleman, a highly-touted recruit facing issues including vertigo and personal struggles, removing him from the roster though he remains on scholarship; his playing future this season looks uncertain.
- Michigan basketball coach Dusty May resigned after leading the Wolverines to a national championship to take the head coaching job with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, leaving Michigan in the hands of interim coach Mike Boynton Jr.; May was considered a top candidate for Ohio State's coaching vacancy.
- Ohio State plans a $125 million renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to upgrade facilities, and basketball star Bruce Thornton was drafted 31st overall by the Houston Rockets, marking a significant step for Ohio State athletics.