Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby plans to apply to enter the NFL supplemental draft, ending a legal tug-of-war over his eligibility that threatened to spill into the college football season.<\/p>\n
The decision ends a bizarre saga that began in April when Sorsby was declared ineligible by the NCAA in the wake of his admission he wagered at least $90,000\u00a0\u2014 including some bets on his own team when he was a freshman at Indiana.<\/p>\n
Before Sorsby finally took a knee, Texas Tech\u2019s decision to play the fifth-year senior set the stage for a showdown that, according to the Big 12’s court filing, could have led to sanctions that included a postseason ban or withholding of revenue distribution.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen Brendan\u2019s lawsuit resulted in the granting of a temporary injunction, we found ourselves in a difficult situation,\u201d Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec and athletic director Kirby Hocutt said in a joint statement. \u2018With his health and wellness as our top priority, we supported him in spite of very different perspectives and opinions. Our position was challenged by many but our support for him never changed. We will continue to extend all available resources that Brendan had as a student and athlete to ensure his transition is as successful as possible.\u2019<\/p>\n
Sorsby issued a separate statement late Monday: \u201cI am grateful for the support from my family, my Tech coaching staff, teammates, the community, and so many others who have encouraged me to address and learn more about this important issue. As my journey continues, I remain fully committed to and focused on being the best I can be, both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n