Brendan Sorsby cleared to play, but college officials, teams confused and angered at decision

• Brendan Sorsby wins injunction against NCAA ban, clearing him to play for Texas Tech, but rival teams may end up refusing to take the field against his side
• The quarterback placed 9,000+ bets totaling $90,000, including 40 wagers on his own Indiana team, which he attributes to a gambling addiction he has since sought treatment for
• Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and multiple athletic directors have slammed the judge's ruling, with Kansas State's Gene Taylor calling it "f---ing bull----"

Brendan Sorsby has won apotential career-salvaging injunction against a previous decision by the NCAA to block the player from playing in the upcoming college football season. Sorsby will still miss the season's first two games as a penalty proposed by the player's legal team.

Sorsby reinstated - here's the context

The ruling of a Texas judge Ken Kurry, however, is temporarily blocking the application of the ban, allowing the Texas Tech University player to return to the field, with his new home team supporting him as he struggles with self-professed gambling addiction.

The implications of the decision are serious, and many teams have been speaking out against the judge’s ruling, arguing it was at odds with everything they have come to learn about the rules of conduct in college football.

Sorsby is accused of placing more than 9,000 bets, totaling wagers of $90,000, which he attributed to a spiraling gambling addiction. To his credit, Sorsby never tried to use insider knowledge to influence betting outcomes for his benefit, but this is beyond the point.

He explicitly wagered 40 bets on Indiana football while he was with the team, and even though the sum was fairly negligible in total - some $850- the issue remains. Sorsby has also been contrite about his behavior and repeatedly insisted that he used gambling as a gateway to connect with the sports, players, and teams, rather than attempting to gain an unfair advantage by tapping into private information.

This doesn’t change the fact that teams have started openly criticizing the decision and said that they would not be able to play against Texas Tech unless a prior authorization by the relevant athletic departments is given - the measure is reportedly adopted by the University of Nebraska and the University.

Commisioners and athletic directors ‘disheartened’ at the decision

Brett Yormark, the commissioner of the Big 12, blasted the outcome and warned that its ramifications were significant and could have a broad impact on college athletics.

"I’ve been consulting with our key stakeholders and have scheduled meetings with our Conference ADs and Executive Board this week."

Some have been more outspoken in their criticism of the situation, with Kansas State University Athletic Director Gene Taylor calling the decision "f---ing bull----."

University of Utah Athletic DirectorMark Harlan was similarly "disheartened" at the decision, joined by his colleague, Texas Christian University football coach Sonny Dykes.

In the meantime, Georgia University’s deputy athletic director for legal affairs said that games against Texas Tech cannot be held unless prior authorization has been given, ESPN reported, with the University of Nebraska doing the same.

However, Sorsby’s fate is not sealed, as the NCAA has not settled for the injunction and launched an expedited appeal with the Lubbock County, Texas.

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