Oklahoma's AG Wants Brendan Sorsby Banned, Even After A Court Said NO

Seattle, you are NOT going to believe this. A court restores a player's eligibility, only for political grandstanding to blow it up again. We're talking Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby. The NCAA declared him permanently ineligible for extensive wagering on college sports, even his own team's games. A huge deal, but a court order then says, 'He's eligible.' End of story? You'd think so!

Nope! Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond just urged the Big 12 to suspend Sorsby anyway! He's calling for suspension despite a valid court order saying Sorsby CAN play. This feels like a slap in the face to anyone who believes in the rule of law and game integrity.

The Court Stepped In, But Drummond Won't Back Down

Drummond is not holding back, calling Texas Tech’s actions to get Sorsby eligible a “shameful chapter in the story of college football.” He wrote, “Texas Tech has acted in a manner adverse to the Big 12 and the integrity of college football as a whole.” Woof! He accuses Texas Tech of "prioritizing winning over sport, over honor and over integrity."

His argument? This court order only applies to the NCAA, not the Big 12. Drummond claims Texas Tech "has shirked responsibility by running with a bogus claim to a friendly court.” He thinks if Texas Tech won't "do the right thing," the Big 12 "should" sanction them. But the report makes it clear: a valid court order exists. Until reversed, Sorsby is eligible. Period. The report even says it would be "absurd" for the Big 12 to try what the NCAA can't.

What's Really Going On Here?

As fans in the Emerald City, we expect fair play. This Sorsby situation feels less about justice, more about a power play. The report points out legitimate ways to challenge a court order: Big 12 could intervene, Drummond could file an amicus curiae brief. They didn't do any of that.

Instead, we're seeing what the report calls "performative grandstanding," suggesting it's "less about the law and more about pandering to voters and/or building political momentum to deliver the federal antitrust exemption that would ultimately limit player rights under the guise of restoring order to the sport.” Whoa. This could impact player rights across the board. That's a big deal for everyone watching college sports, from our 12s in Seattle to fans nationwide.

Whether you like the ruling or not, it's been issued. The report is clear: everyone "should respect it." We're keeping our eyes peeled to see if the Big 12 respects the court order, or if this political drama continues to muddy college football integrity. What a wild ride!

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