The Big 12 Conference Board of Directors issued a statement Monday, June 15, asserting that universities should not field players who have bet on their own team's games in college athletics.
Details on Brendan Sorsby case
The board, which consists of university presidents and chancellors from member institutions, met Monday to discuss options regarding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby is eligible to play following a Texas judge's injunction issued last week, despite having gambled on his own team's games while at the University of Indiana in 2022, according to KSL Sports.
Legal complaint against Texas Tech
While no formal vote or decision was made regarding Sorsby during Monday's meeting, the board acknowledged a 47-page legal complaint filed in Texas District Court. The complaint targets Texas Tech, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech chancellor Lawrence Schovanec, and athletic director Kirby Hocutt. The Big 12 is seeking an injunction to allow the conference to enforce its bylaws against the university.
State Attorneys General respond to dispute
The legal dispute follows a warning sent last week by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which cautioned the Big 12 against imposing sanctions on Texas Tech University. In response to the ongoing litigation, Attorneys General from both Utah and Kansas publicly expressed support for the Big 12's authority to enforce its bylaws.
Conference seeks timely resolution
The Big 12 Board stated that the situation remains evolving due to pending legal matters and the start of the football season. The conference noted it is keeping all options on the table while seeking a timely resolution.
