Oklahoma AG steps into brewing Big 12-Texas Tech war

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The college football world continues to unite against the baffling and inexcusable injunction granted to Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby. After Big 12 athletic directors met to discuss potential sanctions, Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General responded by threatening legal action against any penalties the conference might impose.

Following criticism from a U.S. Congressman aimed at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, another unexpected political figure entered the debate. Not only did he criticize Texas Tech’s approach, but he also expressed a willingness to support the Big 12 in any potential legal battle.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond released a letter condemning the actions of both Texas Tech and Paxton while offering a surprising helping hand.

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“My office stands ready to assist the Big 12 if Texas Tech’s leadership attempts to punish the Conference for doing the right thing.” Paxton said in a letter that has since gone viral.

If Texas Tech already appeared isolated in this controversy, that support base appears even smaller now.

Many critics maintain that Sorsby should not be playing college football. In their view, his college career should already be over. Sports have long established a clear precedent: athletes do not bet on their own sport. Especially when those wagers involve their own team.

Sorsby admitted to those actions when the allegations finally caught up to him. Rather than accepting responsibility, he pursued a legal challenge and found a judge willing to grant the injunction. His actions should have resulted in a permanent suspension, treatment for his gambling addiction, and a focus on life beyond football.

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The ruling opens a can of worms that many never believed possible. It raises serious questions about whether the NCAA can effectively enforce any of its rules. If not, eligibility disputes may become as simple as finding a judge willing to grant an injunction. Sorsby’s case appeared straightforward: he violated clearly established gambling bylaws.

Texas Tech’s support should have begun and ended with helping Sorsby seek treatment. Instead, the university has mounted an aggressive defense of his eligibility. School officials know the circumstances surrounding the ruling are highly questionable. Their refusal to prioritize accountability, integrity, and leadership has created a public relations disaster.

Drummond has also urged the Big 12 to bring this controversy to an end. In the eyes of many critics, there is only one solution: sanction Texas Tech until it takes what they believe is the appropriate course of action.

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