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Texas Tech says it will not try to recover NIL payments made to Brendan Sorsby after he dropped his suit against the NCAA and pursues NFL eligibility via the supplemental draft; a statement from Cody Campbell frames the decision as legally sound and practical, while underscoring broader calls for NCAA reform and arbitration in eligibility disputes, noting Sorsby never played a game for Tech.
Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt issued a lengthy statement after a judge restored Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, noting he has not played a single down for the Red Raiders and will miss the first two games while he continues recovery from a gambling addiction. Tech says it supports Sorsby's ongoing treatment with a comprehensive clinical and compliance framework, remains transparent, and appealed the NCAA ruling, while acknowledging there are two sides to the issue and prioritizing the student’s well-being.
Seven current or former players from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University football teams, along with a Hawkeyes graduate assistant, have been charged in connection with an investigation into illegal sports wagering. The charges include tampering with records and underage betting. The number of individuals charged in the investigation now stands at 15, including athletes who may face a loss of eligibility for violating NCAA gambling rules. The investigation is ongoing, and experts predict that college sports may continue to see gambling scandals as betting becomes more accepted.