What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation
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Key Points:
- Brian Santiago, BYU's athletic director, expressed confidence in Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark's leadership following a conference call about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after a Texas judge reinstated him despite NCAA rules violations.
- The Big 12 athletic directors held a "healthy conversation" addressing the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding Sorsby's case, with the conference's executive committee, including university presidents, expected to meet soon to discuss further actions.
- Yormark emphasized ongoing open dialogue within the conference, while some athletic directors, such as Kansas State's Gene Taylor and Utah's Mark Harlan, publicly criticized the judge's ruling and expressed frustration over the perceived inconsistency in enforcing betting-related punishments.
- Texas Tech's athletic director Kirby Hocutt, who is more supportive of Sorsby's situation, released a detailed statement to clarify his university's position amid the controversy and differing opinions within the Big 12.