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Column: Why Texas Tech Should Walk Away From the Brendan Sorsby Drama
Even if Brendan Sorsby wins his lawsuit against the NCAA, Texas Tech still faces a difficult question: Is any quarterback worth the controversy, distraction and locker room risk that follows?
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s lawsuit against the NCAA, which seeks an emergency injunction restoring his eligibility for the 2026 season, will be heard June 1 at 9 a.m. in Lubbock County’s 99th District Court. Judge Ken Curry was appointed to the case after Texas Tech graduate Judge Phillip Hays recused himself. The NCAA deemed Sorsby permanetly ineligible on Tuesday. Texas Tech president Dr. Lawrence Schovanec sent out a letter stating the school's intent to appeal the recent NCAA decision to make him permanently ineligible.
But are the Red Raiders better off if a local court allows Sorsby to play?
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