NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement due to his acknowledgment of wagering on sports, including his own team. Texas Tech's president, Lawrence Schovanec, announced plans to appeal the decision and emphasized the need for support for athletes facing gambling addiction. Sorsby is also scheduled for a court hearing regarding a temporary injunction to allow him to play this season.
- ▪Brendan Sorsby admitted to wagering on sports, including his own team, during his freshman year.
- ▪Texas Tech plans to appeal the NCAA's ruling on Sorsby's eligibility.
- ▪Sorsby recently completed an inpatient gambling addiction treatment program.
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