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Big 12 Withdraws Lawsuit Against Texas Tech in Sorsby Case
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In Short: The Big 12 has withdrawn its lawsuit against Texas Tech, resolving the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal internally.
The Big 12 has dropped its lawsuit against Texas Tech, ending the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal.
The Big 12 has withdrawn its lawsuit against Texas Tech, resolving the Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal internally. According to a spokesperson, 'The Big 12 Conference and Texas Tech have resolved this matter internally. We are moving ahead together as a Conference, 16 strong.' The drama surrounding Sorsby, who was deemed ineligible for betting on his own team, has been a significant chapter in college football. Sorsby's relationship with gambling dates back to his high school days, and he attempted to retain eligibility after the scandal was uncovered. Despite the legal pushback, Sorsby ultimately stepped away from the team to focus on his future in the NFL. The Big 12 also voted to adopt a new bylaw requiring member schools to bear legal costs in similar situations.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire told the team that Sorsby would step away from the team to check into gambling rehab. McGuire said, 'You know, I expected some pushback.' The team meeting captured in a new documentary shows the impact of Sorsby's actions on the team and the coaching staff. Sorsby's return to campus after the injunction was met with relief, and he expressed his gratitude for the support he received.
The Big 12's decision to withdraw the lawsuit comes after Texas Tech and Sorsby reached an internal agreement. Sorsby, who was a lightning rod for controversy, ultimately stepped away from the team to focus on his future in the NFL. The situation has been a significant challenge for both the school and the conference. Texas Tech started the season strong, defeating Abilene Christian 33-10, and quarterback Sorsby attempted to retain eligibility after the scandal was uncovered. The resolution of the case marks a turning point in the Sorsby saga.
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- Sorsby went through extensive legal drama over the offseason after it was revealed that he placed thousands of bets while a college athlete, including betting on his own team during his first season at Indiana.
- However, Sorsby became a lightning rod when he successfully sued the NCAA for eligibility.
- Sorsby told the documentary crew that his relationship with gambling dated back to his senior year of high school, when friends would cross the Texas-Oklahoma border to visit Winstar World Casino and gamble.
- "Looking back on it, I know that Texas Tech and I handled everything with integrity and we did things the right way," Campbell said.