Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd weighed in on the Brendan Sorsby controversy and didn’t mince words when discussing Georgia athletic director Josh Brooks’ decision to ban the Red Raiders.
On “The Herd” on Tuesday, Cowherd pushed back strongly against what he views as an overreaction from the college football world.
Georgia AD Josh Brooks responded by directing all Georgia programs to avoid scheduling future games against Texas Tech.
“I think there needs to be serious conversations about not playing Texas Tech in any sports, this is not about Texas Tech. It’s about protecting our own locker room. We cannot in good conscience put our student-athletes on a field where the competitive integrity of the contest is compromised and overridden… if a state court wants to dictate eligibility rules, they can play themselves.” – Brooks said.
Cowherd, however, wasn’t buying the moral high ground.
“When Georgia goes high moral ground, watch out, that’s a football program that should have its own Autobahn. Give me a break.” Cowherd said.
He was referencing Georgia’s off-field driving incidents that have generated headlines in recent years.
While Cowherd acknowledged that Sorsby made a mistake, he argued that people are over reacting to the situation.
“We overreact to everything fans. I get it. You’re emotional media do a better job. So a college football player did something really stupid that he shouldn’t have done with a phone in his pocket. He bet on college football games. He did not break the law. He broke an NCAA rule.” he said.
According to Cowherd, Sorsby broke an NCAA rule rather than a criminal law, and the punishment should reflect that.
“This is a kid that did something idiotic, which is what kids do. He’s not in a management position. He’s not a coach, he’s not an executive, he’s not an athletic director, he’s not a CEO, and he should be punished absolutely, more strongly and stringently than he was. We could agree on that.” he followed.
What Does This Mean Going Forward
Despite Cowherd’s comments, opposition to the ruling remains widespread.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark recently acknowledged concerns from conference athletic directors regarding the broader implications of the case.
Kansas State AD Gene Taylor was among those who openly criticized the ruling, while reports have suggested some schools are discussing potential scheduling restrictions involving Texas Tech.
For now, Sorsby remains eligible to play during the 2026 season while the legal process continues.
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