NCAA asks court for Sorsby ruling before season
Key takeaways
- Under Judge Ken Curry's ruling, Sorsby, who has admitted to betting on college football, could play for Texas Tech after sitting out the first two games of the season.
- The NCAA argued that Sorsby's eligibility is not a legal issue, but one that should be determined by the agreed-upon bylaws from NCAA members.
- "The injunction obliterates the status quo," attorneys for the NCAA wrote.
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Under Judge Ken Curry's ruling, Sorsby, who has admitted to betting on college football, could play for Texas Tech after sitting out the first two games of the season. Sorsby, who has been diagnosed with gambling and anxiety disorders, would be required to continue addiction treatment, according to Curry's ruling.
The NCAA argued that Sorsby's eligibility is not a legal issue, but one that should be determined by the agreed-upon bylaws from NCAA members.
"The injunction obliterates the status quo," attorneys for the NCAA wrote. "It destabilizes nationwide policies that protect competitive integrity. ... It invites others across the country to challenge NCAA decisions in court -- as shown by recent rulings that are already citing this case as precedent. And it teaches all athletes that when you break the rules and receive discipline, the solution is not to take responsibility, but to find a different umpire."