Sorsby Eligible

[mc140]

You can officially bet on your own games now thanks to the Texas Tech booster judge.

 

[Bowfreak.]

This reminds me of a Big Daddy Kane lyric....anything goes when it comes to.....

 

[TheResistance]

 

[JonathanW2]

Is this just some TT alum judge trying to help out his alma mater, and will be overturned?

 

[The Ganner]

Insanity. This is pretty much universal across all sports and all leagues that you can't bet on your own team.

 

[true-blue1]

Absolutely Ridiculous!

 

[FitchandMurray29]

I think I saw where he has to serve a 2 game suspension…Hope you’re sitting down when I tell you their first two games are cupcakes lol

 

[Drogon]

Defensive coordinators this season: Sweep the leg

 

[Global Havok]

TT should not get a friendly call all year long. College sports has gone to **** in less than a decade, really sad.

 

[FilsonCat]

They should be excluded from postseason play. The judge can't force the NCAA to play Tech in the postseason.

 

[exo6desmo]

They should be excluded from postseason play. The judge can't force the NCAA to play Tech in the postseason.

The playoffs aren't governed by the NCAA. From what I understand.
But I do agree with your sentiment.

 

[Drogon]

If this was a 3rd string QB named Srendan Borsby would he have been given this same injunction?

 

[kenjiwing]

This is EVERYTHING that is wrong with college sports these days. Its hard to enjoy because its such a TRAINWRECK.

 

[ORCAT]

Just when you thought college sports couldn't get much worse or have even more problems. This ruling also takes even more power/administration away from the NCAA. That organization might as well shut down.

 

[Smeegs]

The “find a friendly judge” approach to seeking eligibility has gone a long way toward helping expose just how corrupt our judicial system has become.

If the courts won’t even allow the NCAA to enforce rules against betting on your own games …the one cardinal sports sin every athlete knows you can NEVER EVER do …then there’s no point in the NCAA having any enforcement powers at all.

 

[K_TIME]

This consistent behavior of the overstepping nature of judicial courts is why I don't bash the NCAA anymore.

NCAA rules a kid that broke black/white rules that undermines the integrity of the sports.....a judge just gets to override it regardless of an organization's best interest.

 

[FilsonCat]

The playoffs aren't governed by the NCAA. From what I understand.
But I do agree with your sentiment.

The CFP committee does seeding and selection for the playoff process. Eligibility determination is still an NCAA enforcement issue. With the type of money involved, dial-a-friendly-judge shouldn't be a get out of jail free card.

 

[BBNinSCar]

Texas Tech needs to do the right thing and tell Sorsby to go to the NFL.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

You can officially bet on your own games now thanks to the Texas Tech booster judge.

What a joke, they need to challenge this. BS ruling.

 

[JakeKx]

At this point just completely throw away all rules.

Without rules and an even playing field, what’s the point of watching? Will a Kentucky judge let us pay Tom Brady to come next year? What’s stopping them?

 

[ThroughBlue]

Is this just some TT alum judge trying to help out his alma mater, and will be overturned?

if it is he should absolutely lose his job

 

[Glenn's Take]

Hey lawyers and basically anyone that has anything to do with the justice system. This is why we hate you.

 

[Blue Jesus]

I think I saw where he has to serve a 2 game suspension…Hope you’re sitting down when I tell you their first two games are cupcakes lol

Only a fool would be so dismissive of the mighty Abilene Christian Wildcats!

 

[sefleming]

Im beginning to think the only legitimate sports are pro rastling and roller derby lol. Like the wild wild west anything goes

 

[exo6desmo]

The CFP committee does seeding and selection for the playoff process. Eligibility determination is still an NCAA enforcement issue. With the type of money involved, dial-a-friendly-judge shouldn't be a get out of jail free card.

Technically you are correct. Like I said, I've seen it stated the CFP is independent. I wasn't sure what role they played in it. Obviously not much of one

 

[Wayne Dougan]

Not lost on me is this bullshlt, "oh, this little bi-otch Sorsby has anxiety problems and is addicted to gambling. He went to a 35-day facility and now he has control of it". And the NCAA commended him on "admitting his problem".

Sorsby is a flipping low life. I'm so tired of society allowing this poor mental health crap to be an excuse for everything.

 

[KyWilson239]

They should be excluded from postseason play. The judge can't force the NCAA to play Tech in the postseason.

This. If he plays, the NCAA should rule them ineligible for the playoffs. They should also mandate that any game he plays in is an auto win for their opponent.

 

[KyWilson239]

This consistent behavior of the overstepping nature of judicial courts is why I don't bash the NCAA anymore.

NCAA rules a kid that broke black/white rules that undermines the integrity of the sports.....a judge just gets to override it regardless of an organization's best interest.

The judge should lose his seat for this as well.

 

[loublue22_rivals308424]

Another win for Jay Bilas.

 

[Cole World]

Gambling is ruining organized sports all around and needs to be heavily drawn back, ads should be illegal, etc

 

[JDHoss]

I've always thought the line "and justice for all" is one of the biggest loads of dung ever penned. In America, the justice you receive is dependent on your net worth and/or connections. NO judge at ANY level should be allowed to preside and make a ruling on anything where they have any connections whatsoever to the plaintiff or defendant.

 

[Snarks]

Complete BS. Hope the NCAA appeals this. No room for betting for college athletes especially on own team.

 

[Runt#1969]

This is insane. It's like allowing poker players to have a side bet for each hand they draw.

 

[Cats192]

The judge said something to the effect of he would suffer "irreparable harm" if not allowed to play. That's...the point?

Murders suffer irreparable harm when they go to prison.

Pro athletes suffer irreparable harm when they get banned for gambling. But they do.

But a college athlete can bet on his own team and you can't punish them? Where do we draw the line? May as well say you can't punish anyone because god forbid people have consequences.

 

[TheResistance]

Rumblings that if Sorsby plays, some team may forfeit games against him, or they say they are not wanting to play. I don't see any coach forfeiting, but this could get ugly.

 

[bigblueinsanity (the real)]

They should be excluded from postseason play. The judge can't force the NCAA to play Tech in the postseason.

Apparently there are no bounds on what they can order. These are all extremely poor decisions but decisions nonetheless.

Its insane and the wild west. The only positive is the more insanity, the more it drives reform.

 

[Starrcade]

 

[rick64]

So it's acceptable to gamble on the college sport you participate in??!!

 

[Smeegs]

Not lost on me is this bullshlt, "oh, this little bi-otch Sorsby has anxiety problems and is addicted to gambling. He went to a 35-day facility and now he has control of it". And the NCAA commended him on "admitting his problem".

Sorsby is a flipping low life. I'm so tired of society allowing this poor mental health crap to be an excuse for everything.

What’s funny is that the “normally” conservative Texas courts in the past have taken a harsh view of folks trying to use mental health excuses for committing crimes.

UNLESS it’s the starting quarterback for a big Texas football team making the claim …then their judges suddenly become bleeding heart liberals. LOL

 

[AllBall]

One thing college sports has done is highlight the devious and underhanded nature of judges. Good night!!! Does anyone have scruples anymore?