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We now have state attorneys general sparring over the Texas Tech and Brendan Sorsby saga.
Oklahoma's AG penned a letter to the Big 12 in response to the Texas AG, and offering support if the conference sanctions Texas Tech.
Free to read via @TheAthletic.
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Here's the letter from Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond in support of the Big 12 pursuing action against Texas Tech.
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Justin Williams retweeted
Jun 12
Utah and Otro have finalized the first deal (as far as we know) between a college athletic department and a private equity group.
Gift story: nytimes.com/athletic/7354432…
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Jun 12
Formal announcement of the markup
Jun 12
Senate Commerce Committee is announcing a “markup” of the Protect College Sports Act for next Thursday - the next step in the legislative approval process, where lawmakers suggest amendments and vote on the bill, paving the way for a floor vote.
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Big 12 exec board met today to discuss possible league action regarding Brendan Sorsby & Texas Tech.
Texas AG Ken Paxton & Sorsby lawyer Jeffrey Kessler sent letters to the Big 12 threatening legal action against potential sanctions.
Via @TheAthletic.
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The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the Big 12 on behalf of Texas Tech and obtained by @TheAthletic.
It states that any sanctions against Texas Tech over the Brendan Sorsby situation would be treated as "unlawful" and would lead to legal action.
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Attorney Jeffrey Kessler, who represented Brendan Sorsby in his lawsuit vs the NCAA, has also sent a letter to the Big 12, obtained by @TheAthletic. It warns of potential legal action against the Big 12 if the league levies sanctions or punishments against Texas Tech or Sorsby.
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Big 12 statement on today’s executive board meeting and the Texas AG letter regarding potential sanctions for Texas Tech.
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Jun 11
From @ralphDrussoATH
Big Ten won’t prohibit members from scheduling Texas Tech amid Brendan Sorsby gambling fallout
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Free to read via @TheAthletic.
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The office of Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to the Big 12 on behalf of Texas Tech, warning the conference that any sanctions over Brendan Sorsby would be treated as "unlawful" and met with legal action by TTU.
Details, free to read via @TheAthletic.
nytimes.com/athletic/7351517…
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The letter states that any sanction against Texas Tech for following Sorsby's court order "would be a per se violation of federal and state antitrust laws" that would expose the Big 12 conference and its members to treble damages totaling "substantially more than $200 million."
The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the Big 12 on behalf of Texas Tech and obtained by @TheAthletic.
It states that any sanctions against Texas Tech over the Brendan Sorsby situation would be treated as "unlawful" and would lead to legal action.
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Jun 10
"That he can be ready Week 3 against Houston is still a stretch, because guess what, he’s still recovering.”
Texas Tech's coach, AD and booster all had a lot to say about the Brendan Sorsby situation today.
From @skhanjr on the ground in Houston: nytimes.com/athletic/7347890…
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Jun 10
News: Cody Campbell says Texas Tech would take legal action if schools or conferences decide not to play the Red Raiders.
"Guess what? That’s collusion. That’s an antitrust violation. So have fun with that one, guys" he told @DanDakich.
More: nytimes.com/athletic/7349097…
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Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt.
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University of Cincinnati announces former men's basketball coach Bob Huggins will be inducted into the Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony will be held Oct. 23, the day before football Homecoming vs Texas Tech — and, potentially, former QB Brendan Sorsby.
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- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer
- UC’s all-time wins leader
- 10 regular-season conference titles
- Eight conference tournament titles
- 14 NCAA Tournament trips
Legendary coach Bob Huggins is heading to the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame❗️
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Jun 9
✍️ Today's Big 12 AD call on Sorsby lasted ~30 minutes.
The conference is still figuring it out if it can do anything, but it's obvious where its schools stand.
“There’s one person who has a different feeling than anyone else in the room."
Free story: nytimes.com/athletic/7344931…
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Jun 9
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark on today's AD meeting:
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The trial date for Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction has been set for the week of Feb. 8, 2027, in Lubbock County district court.
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby had his temporary injunction granted by a Lubbock County court. Sorsby is currently eligible to play college football for the 2026 season. He will miss the first two games.
The NCAA can appeal the decision. Story coming soon to @TheAthletic.
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As reported earlier, the NCAA has already filed an appeal to the temporary injunction ruling.
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The NCAA has officially filed a Notice of Appeal in the Brendan Sorsby case.
It’s described as an “accelerated appeal” made to the Court of Appeals for the Seventh District of Texas.
More detailed briefs are expected to follow.
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