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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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