Texas Tech Red Raiders Avoid Punishment for Playing Sorsby, Warns Big 12

Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility status remains uncertain as the Big 12 Conference considers invoking Bylaw 3.6 to sanction the team for playing him. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns the Big 12 of potential legal action if they take action against the Red Raiders. The Big 12 Conference's presidents met on Thursday to discuss whether the league can invoke Bylaw 3.6 to sanction the Red Raiders if they decide to play Sorsby, who was declared ineligible by the NCAA for wagering on college sports. Texas Judge Ken Curry granted Sorsby a temporary injunction to play for the Red Raiders on Monday. The NCAA plans to appeal the ruling. Big 12 athletic directors also held a conference call with Yormark on Tuesday, in which the league's other 15 universities unanimously opposed the Red Raiders playing Sorsby this season. TCU athletic director Mike Buddie and Kansas State AD Gene Taylor have suggested that the league's other teams might not play Texas Tech this season if Sorsby plays. The Big 12 Conference received a letter from the Texas Attorney General's office notifying the Conference of potential legal action from Texas Tech if the Conference pursues certain actions under its Bylaws. The Conference is taking time with their legal counsel to understand the concerns of the state and will meet again with the full Board next week. The Red Raiders are scheduled to play their next game on Saturday, and it remains to be seen whether Sorsby will be allowed to play. The situation is uncertain, and the Red Raiders are facing a difficult decision. The team's coaching staff and players are likely to be affected by the decision, and it will be interesting to see how they respond. The Big 12 Conference's decision will have a significant impact on the Red Raiders' season, and it will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.