Texas Tech continues to show support for quarterback Brendan Sorsby, and not everyone is happy about the whole situation.
After school officials released a 21-minute video addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding Sorsby’s eligibility, college football analyst Aaron Torres delivered a blunt response that resonated with fans.
The Red Raiders have faced intense scrutiny ever since a Texas judge granted Sorsby a temporary injunction allowing him to play during the 2026 season despite the NCAA’s permanent ban due to sports gambling violations.
While Texas Tech framed the video as an explanation from their POV, Torres viewed it differently, ripping into it.
“When you have to release a 22-minute video explaining why you need to keep someone on your team… it probably means that player shouldn’t actually be allowed to be on your team,” Torres wrote on social media.
The comment quickly resonated with many fans who have questioned Texas Tech’s continued defense of Sorsby.
Texas Tech Details Its Support For Brendan Sorsby
The lengthy video featured several big figures from the university, including athletic director Kirby Hocutt, head coach Joey McGuire, president Lawrence Schovanec, and associate athletic director Grant Stovall.
In the video, Texas Tech officials emphasized that Sorsby is battling a clinically diagnosed gambling addiction and highlighted the recovery measures that are currently in place.
“I think everybody should realize first and foremost that our decisions in this matter are guided by a conviction that we have at Texas Tech, and that is that we stand by our students,” Schovanec said.
“Now, Brendan made a mistake, and acknowledged that. Mistakes have consequences. At the same time, here’s a young man with a dream and a vision to pursue a career, and we felt not to have the opportunity to pursue that career given the circumstances and the evolving changes in this world that these athletes face was unfair and unjust,” he added.
According to the university, Sorsby remains in therapy while also being subject to extensive compliance monitoring. Texas Tech has reportedly installed software on his devices that blocks gambling websites and monitors internet activity. The school has also placed oversight measures on his personal finances, including NIL earnings.
Hocutt repeatedly stressed that there is no evidence he compromised the integrity of any game despite admitting to placing wagers while at Indiana.
“This is a young man who made mistakes,” Hocutt said, while emphasizing the university’s commitment to supporting athletes during difficult situations.
Texas Tech stated that Sorsby’s recovery and personal growth remain its priority. Joey McGuire even suggested that having Sorsby around teammates and inside the facility would be beneficial for his rehabilitation process.
Still, the legal battle is far from over.
The NCAA has already appealed the injunction, seeking an accelerated ruling that could overturn the decision before the season begins. Meanwhile, a full trial regarding Sorsby’s eligibility is scheduled for February 2027.
Until then, Texas Tech appears committed to defending both its quarterback and its actions.
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