Link: Texas Tech QB Sorsby Entering Treatment for Gambling Addiction

[CB4]

If I had a job that could earn me millions of at least hundreds of thousands of dollars and I had committed some unforgivable violation of an essential code of conduct, I would definitely announce, "Uh, I have a gambling addiction."

I have seen employees violate some serious conduct rules and when the hammer is about to fall, the announce, "I'm an alcoholic!" because you cannot remove an employee for having a disease. It may be entirely sincere, but even if it is not (and who can say?), it may keep the gravy train rolling.

Here’s another thing: due to privacy laws, if the NCAA or the Feds want to talk with him, the facility treating him cannot not disclose or confirm he is actually a patient at their facility. Unless Sorsby or his legal representative chose to disclose that information, they will have to wait until his discharged to do so. It was reported he was going to 30 day inpatient treatment. This could easily get extended to 45-60 days depending on recommendations.

It was often a ploy of those trying to “dodge” the law to get themselves admitted for substance abuse/addiction treatment, simply to buy some time. I’ve seen it more than a few times.

The number of inpatient treatment facilities in the US for gambling addiction is about 10 or less. If they go looking for him, it won’t be a long list to work through, assuming his being treated in the US. But getting confirmation of his actual admission is another thing.

 

[tideindc]

I do not believe he’s playing major college fb next yr….prob never.
As a former lawyer….most of my clients caught committing a crime or other serious act certain to destroy their lives, immediately headed “to counseling. “

 

[4Q Basket Case]

I feel bad for the kid. But combine life-changing money with a 20 year old male brain and an athlete’s macho ego, and what would you expect to happen?

There’s a lot more of this that just hasn’t come to light, and no program is immune.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

and now he has hired an attorney to get eligible again.

 

[CB4]

and now he has hired an attorney to get eligible again.

But of course he did. The position? “The poor boy has a disease. He isn’t responsible for his actions. The disease “caused” it.

While Sorsby may have been “out of control” in terms of his gambling, it does not absolve him of the consequences of his actions.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

But of course he did. The position? “The poor boy has a disease. He isn’t responsible for his actions. The disease “caused” it.

While Sorsby may have been “out of control” in terms of his gambling, it does not absolve him of the consequences of his actions.

Wonder which schools would take that risk? (I know there are some.)

If I were an AD, I would tell the HC that "there is no way that kid is stepping foot on THIS campus!"

 

[4Q Basket Case]

But of course he did. The position? “The poor boy has a disease. He isn’t responsible for his actions. The disease “caused” it.

While Sorsby may have been “out of control” in terms of his gambling, it does not absolve him of the consequences of his actions.

If only Art Schlicter (sp?) had been born 35-40 years later, he might still be playing….or at least collecting a disability check.

With which he could fund ongoing gambling, thus proving a continuing illness, which would justify continuing disability payments, funding continuing gambling. And the cycle continues ad infinitum.

What a wonderful world!

 

[Windsortide]

Sorsby trying to get away from the posse!

 

[Elefantman]

Just saw this on a Philadelphia Eagle fan site. File this under "how can we take advantage of someone's gambling problem". SMH

An early look at what positions are strong in the 2027 NFL Draft - PhillyVoice
One of those above players, Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby, has checked into a treatment program for a gambling addition, and his 2026 college football season is in doubt. There’s a chance that he could apply for the NFL’s Supplemental Draft. There is also a chance that if he is approved for the Supplemental Draft and gets selected that he could be suspended by the NFL thereafter. Informative primer here. Anyway, he’s a talented player. He’s big (listed at 6’3, 235), he has a good arm, and he can run a little bit. His 2025 highlights (when he went to Cincinnati). The Eagles don’t have room on their roster for another quarterback. They already have four. BUT… if they were confident that Sorsby will be suspended by the NFL, especially if it’s for the entire 2026 season, it would absolutely make sense for Howie Roseman to at least put in a Day 3 bid for this guy, since Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton are scheduled to be free agents next offseason. They did take a shot on another gambling case when they signed Isaiah Rodgers, and that worked out.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby files injunction, seeks eligibility

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has filed for an injunction against the NCAA on Monday, seeking his college eligibility for the 2026 college football season.

www.espn.com

Like clockwork

 

[CB4]

Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby files injunction, seeks eligibility

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has filed for an injunction against the NCAA on Monday, seeking his college eligibility for the 2026 college football season.

www.espn.com

Like clockwork

And the NCAA response:

Here's the NCAA's response to Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit: "The... - ESPN

Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Pete Thamel

www.espn.com

 

[CB4]

Got to love it…Sorsby is a “victim” of the NCAA according to his attorneys.

While compulsive gambling IS a mental health disorder, it DOES NOT absolve you of the responsibility of your actions. Treatment and recovery are NOT a “get out of jail free” card.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

Hopefully the kid loses whatever lawsuit he does file...

College Football is continuing to become more and more uninteresting with each dumb development.

 

[Tidewater]

It could well be that this guy genuinely has a gambling disorder and it is definitely true that he received treatment for that mental disorder. It is also true that this behavior is self-serving: "You work at the Gravy Train (NCAA Football). You have committed the one catastrophic nonrecoverable offense (gambling) and have been banished." Requesting reinstatement so you can get back on the Gravy Train so you can continue to earn that Gravy Train money might not be a great idea. Lucrative but risky.

If I was an alcoholic and did something really bad while drunk. Once I got dried out, it would not be a great idea for me to petition to get my job as a bartender back, even if that job was really lucrative. If I was a recovering alcoholic, I would want to avoid an environment that is likely to lead me to a relapse. I would probably seek a job far away from any alcohol simply out of self-preservation.

 

[Padreruf]

It could well be that this guy genuinely has a gambling disorder and it is definitely true that he received treatment for that mental disorder. It is also true that this behavior is self-serving: "You work at the Gravy Train (NCAA Football). You have committed the one catastrophic nonrecoverable offense (gambling) and have been banished." Requesting reinstatement so you can get back on the Gravy Train so you can continue to earn that Gravy Train money might not be a great idea. Lucrative but risky.

If I was an alcoholic and did something really bad while drunk. Once I got dried out, it would not be a great idea for me to petition to get my job as a bartender back, even if that job was really lucrative. If I was a recovering alcoholic, I would want to avoid an environment that is likely to lead me to a relapse. I would probably seek a job far away from any alcohol simply out of self-preservation.

All quite true...except for the fact that his identity maybe/is probably completely wrapped up in being a QB. He cannot imagine himself doing anything else. The more I think about this young man, the more I see him as a product of our societal (out of whack) emphasis on sports.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

All quite true...except for the fact that his identity maybe/is probably completely wrapped up in being a QB. He cannot imagine himself doing anything else. The more I think about this young man, the more I see him as a product of our societal (out of whack) emphasis on sports.

Gee, maybe he should go to college and get a degree in a field that has earning potential like a lot of other people do...

 

[davefrat]

Art Schlichter says hello.​

 

[Joefus]

The filing by Sorsby's legal team says the quarterback suffers from a "clinically diagnosed" gambling disorder, which is "a mental health condition."

This is a wild claim for reinstatement. I mean you could use this for anything moving forward. I beat my gf bc I have childhood trauma let me play. I pop positive for narcotics bc of past injuries/mental illness. I steal bc I’m a clepto let me play after I post bail. I only shave points bc I’m scared of the mob I’ll be good from now on. I mean come on. If he’s scores an injunction I’d bet it gets thrown out several games into the season like bediako. His lawyers really must have brain damage or something

I will enjoy watching textech miss the playoffs after spending all that money

 

[CB4]

If I was an alcoholic and did something really bad while drunk. Once I got dried out, it would not be a great idea for me to petition to get my job as a bartender back, even if that job was really lucrative. If I was a recovering alcoholic, I would want to avoid an environment that is likely to lead me to a relapse. I would probably seek a job far away from any alcohol simply out of self-preservation.

One of the things I emphasized as sponsor in GA was this very thing. Money is the substance you abuse. The compulsive gambler working through recovery should, for their own good, turnover all access to finances to a highly trusted family member. Basically “give them the keys to the liquor cabinet”.

In the show “Cheers”, Sam Malone was a washed out alcoholic baseball player that opened a bar, drank coffee all day while his patrons swilled booze. This is like a recovering compulsive gambler getting a job dealing blackjack at the local casino.

Nice premise for a tv show but not for success in real life.

 

[davefrat]

I wonder who told him to enter rehab, because that might have been catastrophic advice in the long-term.

How many NFL teams are going to take a shot on an admitted gambling addict?

Maybe if he falls into the latest of late rounds or is an UFA?