Rogge Dunn provided insight to The New York Times and The Athletic on the Brendan Sorsby case. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby made headlines after a Texas judge granted him a temporary injunction allowing him to return to the field, despite an NCAA permanent eligibility ban stemming from gambling violations. The case raises significant legal questions about the NCAA’s authority, the appellate process in Texas, and whether conference-level consequences could follow.
Dallas attorney Rogge Dunn spoke to the complexity of what comes next, noting that the appeals process typically takes six to twelve months, though the high-profile nature of the case could prompt an expedited review. Dunn also noted that the court’s ruling restricts the NCAA but does not bind the Big 12, which could independently take action against Sorsby or Texas Tech under its own rules.
Read the full article to learn more about the legal landscape surrounding this case and what precedent from similar NCAA disputes could mean for Sorsby’s season.