{"id":328451,"date":"2026-06-09T01:57:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/328451\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T01:57:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:57:18","slug":"k-state-ad-rebukes-judges-ruling-in-favor-of-texas-tech-qb-in-gambling-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/328451\/","title":{"rendered":"K-State AD rebukes judge\u2019s ruling in favor of Texas Tech QB in gambling case"},"content":{"rendered":"

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KCTV) – Kansas State Athletic Director Gene Taylor made public his disdain for a decision levied by a Texas judge on Monday.<\/p>\n

Early Monday morning, judge Ken Curry ruled in Lubbock County Court that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby would be granted a preliminary injunction that prevents the NCAA from punishing him for violating its rules on sports gambling.<\/p>\n

Court documents alleged that Sorsby bet approximately $90,000 on professional and college sports, including games in 2022 for the Indiana Hoosiers while he was a backup quarterback for the team. <\/p>\n

Taylor, in an exclusive interview with Yahoo! Sports, did not hold back in his disapproval of the judge\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s f****** bulls***,\u201d Taylor told Yahoo!\u2019s Ross Dellenger.<\/a> \u201cI know the kid has a (gambling) problem. Well, get well and focus on your problem. It is absolutely devastating for him to be able to play when every other sport, no matter the level, deems an athlete ineligible or they are punished severely for betting on their team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sorsby was one of the most highly-coveted players in the transfer portal this past offseason and reportedly agreed to a $5 million NIL deal with Texas Tech following multiple seasons at Cincinnati. <\/p>\n

\"CincinnatiCincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) walks off the field after a NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo\/Tanner Pearson)(Tanner Pearson | AP)<\/p>\n

Dellenger reported that Taylor and several other college athletic directors have considered whether they should participate in games with Texas Tech moving forward. The Red Raiders\u2019 athletic department released a statement supporting Sorsby\u2019s eligibility reinstatement on Monday.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we have said before, we do not believe that the circumstances of Brendan\u2019s case warranted permanent ineligibility,\u201d Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt said in a statement shared Monday. \u201cAs he returns to our football program, we remain committed to supporting Brendan\u2019s recovery and ensuring his compliance with the court\u2019s order.<\/p>\n

\"CincinnatiCincinnati transfer and future Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby attends an NCAA college basketball game between Texas Tech and Houston, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo\/Annie Rice)(Annie Rice | AP)<\/p>\n

\u201cA comprehensive support structure, including clinical care, monitoring and compliance checks, will remain fully in place for the duration of Brendan\u2019s time as a student at Texas Tech.\u201d<\/p>\n

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