003 - Sorsby rejected by NCAA 052726
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🗓️ 27 May 2026
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Sorsby rejected by NCAA
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back inside the Inver Studios of the Big 1050 WTKA online at the Big 1050.com. |
| 0:04.3 | There was a lot said at SEC spring meetings, which started yesterday. |
| 0:08.0 | We heard from Commissioner Sanky on Monday before it started. |
| 0:12.3 | We heard from a bunch of coaches yesterday. |
| 0:14.0 | We'll get to that in a little bit. |
| 0:14.9 | But there's actually news from the Big 12 that I've got to get to first because we've talked a lot on this show about the Brendan Soresby |
| 0:21.1 | investigation and situation gambling, et cetera. |
| 0:24.8 | So the NCAA has denied Brendan Sorsby's request for reinstatement for eligibility. |
| 0:32.2 | And so I believe he has a, there is a court date coming up soon. |
| 0:37.4 | But I just can't imagine he's going to win. |
| 0:39.2 | But my biggest takeaway is the Texas Tech is apparently still going to fight this. |
| 0:44.7 | And there's a letter that, as a part of the fight, there's a letter from the president of Texas Tech, the school president, Lawrence Schovenecker, or however you pronounce his last name. |
| 0:55.0 | This is actually pretty comical, to be honest. |
| 0:58.7 | The NCAA bylaws governing Brendan's case have not adapted to the era of widespread |
| 1:03.3 | legalized sports betting that this generation of college athletes now has to navigate. |
| 1:09.0 | He is not the first college athlete to face gambling addiction, |
| 1:12.0 | and unfortunately, he will not be the last. Our responsibility as higher education leaders is to |
| 1:17.6 | create environments that support young people's growth, maturation, and success fit for the times |
| 1:22.7 | in which they live. Given that Brendan has taken accountability for his addiction and actions, |
| 1:28.1 | a brave act in any circumstance, but especially under the intense scrutiny of a national spotlight, |
| 1:33.0 | we believe that the best path forward for him is on campus among his teammates, embraced by the |
| 1:38.1 | strength of this community. Now, you believe that what is best for him is that he plays |
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