Alex Root

So before you answer, let’s think it through: if the #TexasTech / Sorsby situation was happening at Georgia, K-State or Nebraska, those schools would ignore the court order and dump their star QB? C’mon, folks.

Love this. Some things are bigger than sports.

More people will view this tweet than you could ever dream to have in your stadium.

One reason I am not convinced the Big 12 does anything to Tech: it’s going to need Tech badly to elevate the league as it goes to take its TV deal to the open market. Tech is the only Big 12 team bringing in talent at that top level.

@GamblinGauchos I HATE PETE THAMEL

Yesterday Pete was eager to incorrectly editorialize Kirby Hocutt’s statement to the extent that he lied about its contents. Yet when Texas Tech officials — five of them — say it’s not clear when/if Sorsby will play, we get no editorializing. Bang up job by the entire industry.

texas fans all up in arms about a team they are scared to play in a conference they ran away from shows exactly what team in texas runs the state #wreckem

#TexasTech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt says he and Joey McGuire saw Dakota Allen at the Houston Touchdown Club during their appearance this week. "Dakota said it made him so proud when he saw how Texas Tech University was standing behind Brendan Sorsby because Texas Tech stood by Dakota Allen when he was a student-athlete here and he made some bad decisions. We welcomed him back. We helped him."

@ChrisVannini @timmydwestside @LaurMichThom Maybe do a better job. Or stop being intentionally obtuse.

@timmydwestside @LaurMichThom We have reached out with questions all week.

I watched the whole thing. Texas Tech officials repeat the same points about supporting their players. They say Sorsby has new software on his phone to monitor him and prevent him visiting certain sites. No explanation as to why he has to play in games.

Will Hammond tearing his ACL is the most consequential injury in college football since??

Disgusting. This is THE number one rule you can’t break in sports. Completely compromises the integrity of the sport.

@Vern_Funquist First time I can remember people from the SEC caring this much about the rules.

Texas Tech declared Brendan Sorsby immediately ineligible & got him into rehab when notified of his gambling. What did Cincinnati do when they became aware of Brendan Sorsby’s gambling activity? Cincinnati played Brendan Sorsby for two full seasons. espn.com/college-footba…

The Big 12 should trade the Big Ten Texas Tech in exchange for Nebraska and a PTBNL.

I disagree. Cincinnati played Sorsby all last year knowing he had this problem (according to USA Today), and clearly wanted to stick it to TT and Sorsby for the transfer. Lost in all of this is the player who is a human being with a problem. @dannykanell , you and others who have never suffered through an addiction will never understand it so I don’t expect you to see the kid’s side of it. TT told him they’d have his back and they’re keeping their commitment even though it would be easier not to. I’ve followed this from the start and TT has done exactly what they’ve said publicly they would do. You may not agree with them, but they’ve been very transparent.

Finally got UT fans advocating for their alma mater.

Attorney Jeffrey Kessler has sent to the Big 12 a letter detailing potential legal action if the league sanctions Brendan Sorsby or Texas Tech and requests the conference preserve all documents for possible discovery.

From @ralphDrussoATH Big Ten won’t prohibit members from scheduling Texas Tech amid Brendan Sorsby gambling fallout nytimes.com/athletic/73513…