The Big 12 Conference has taken a significant step in its dispute with Texas Tech, filing a lawsuit against the school in the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit centers around Texas Tech’s intention to play Brendan Sorsby, a student-athlete who has admitted to betting on his own team’s games.

Background of the Dispute

The controversy began when Sorsby, who has a history of betting on his own team’s games, was granted an injunction by a local judge, restoring his eligibility to compete. The Big 12 Conference has expressed concerns about the integrity of the game and the potential consequences of allowing Sorsby to play.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt have been involved in the legal battle, with Paxton threatening to sue the Big 12 Conference if it imposes any sanctions on Texas Tech. The Big 12 Conference has made it clear that it is exploring options to sanction Texas Tech if the school allows Sorsby to compete.

Potential Sanctions

The Big 12 Conference has discussed potential sanctions against Texas Tech, including prohibiting the school from participating in postseason events or televised games, and restricting revenue distributions. The conference has also considered ruling Sorsby ineligible, which would result in every game he plays being considered a forfeit.

Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec has argued that the NCAA rules are outdated and that many students have access to apps that allow them to place bets. However, this argument has not swayed the Big 12 Conference, which believes that allowing Sorsby to compete would undermine the integrity of the game.

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