A district court judge in Lubbock, Texas, is set to hear a case on Monday involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is seeking an injunction against the NCAA to allow him to play this season. Sorsby has admitted to placing approximately $90,000 in bets over the past four years, including wagers on his own team. His legal team is arguing for the injunction based on a doctor's diagnosis related to his gambling addiction.
Court documents reveal that Sorsby placed bets using multiple apps, including FanDuel and Underdog, and transferred at least $60,000 to friends to place bets on various sports. During the 2022 season, he reportedly placed at least 40 bets on his own team, which led to his ineligibility under NCAA rules.
Sorsby claims he only bet on his team to win and stopped betting before participating in games. However, NCAA regulations prohibit student-athletes from wagering on any sport with a championship at the collegiate level. His attorneys argue that the NCAA has not supported Sorsby's recovery from gambling addiction and has instead used his situation to enforce competitive integrity.
Despite his admission of ongoing gambling while at Texas Tech, the university has expressed support for Sorsby, suggesting that a two-game suspension would be an appropriate punishment rather than a career-ending sanction. The case is being closely watched as it could have significant implications for NCAA policies regarding gambling and student-athletes.
