Brendan Sorsby Is Gone From Texas Tech, But The Big 12's Legal Bill Is Staring Them Down

Alright, you guys, you're not gonna believe this mess. Remember all that drama with quarterback Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech? Well, he's out, right? Done, gone. But get this, the Big 12 conference ain't letting go of their lawsuit against Texas Tech, not yet! It’s still active. Seriously, you'd think once the player leaves, the whole thing just goes away, but nope, this legal battle is digging its heels in, and it sounds like Texas Tech is about to get hit with a massive bill.

The QB Saga That Just Won't Quit

So, let's rewind a sec. The Big 12 dropped a federal complaint against Texas Tech on Monday, June 15. And what happened? Later that very same day, Texas Tech finally pulled the plug on the whole Sorsby situation. They didn't just *ask* him to leave, either. The report says they gave Sorsby "more than a nudge" to jump into the NFL supplemental draft. It's like, okay, problem solved, right? Sorsby's gone, so the lawsuit should be dismissed. Except, it hasn't been. This whole thing kicked off because Sorsby had actually lost his NCAA eligibility permanently, but then somehow got a court order to restore it. Wild, right? It's a whole mess for the league and now it’s just dragging on.

Who's Footing The Bill For This Legal Nightm

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are? The big question now, the one that’s keeping this lawsuit alive, revolves around money. The case is still going strong because the conference is worried about potential liability for themselves. But more than that, there's a serious belief buzzing around some Big 12 circles that Texas Tech should totally pay for all the legal fees that have piled up. Why? Because Texas Tech was apparently so insistent on moving forward with a player who had already permanently lost his eligibility! An unnamed Big 12 athletic director didn't mince words, saying, "There may need to be consequences for Texas Tech, even if it works out this way." They added, "It was pointed out there’s been legal fees involved in this action. Is it right for all 16 schools to share in those legal fees when we didn’t have anything to do with starting it? Those are some of the things that are going to have to be worked out and they will be.” Preach. Why should everyone else pay for Tech's stubbornness? So, while Sorsby is off doing whatever comes next, this whole legal drama is far from over. What's next for the Big 12 and Texas Tech? It looks like we're gonna be watching to see how these "consequences" play out, and exactly who gets stuck with the tab for all these legal fees. Something tells me Texas Tech is gonna be reaching for their wallet sooner rather than later.

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