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BYU SECURES FIRST OVERALL NBA PICK IN AJ DYBANTSA!
Jun 24, 2026
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Texas Tech Can SUE Cincinnati Over Brendan Sorsby NOW.
Jun 23, 2026
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BYU's AJ Dybantsa WILL Be Drafted By the Utah Jazz... First Overall?
Jun 22, 2026
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BYU to West Virginia, Big 12 Schools FORCED Texas Tech to Cut Brendan Sorsby
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This is the REAL Reason Brendan Sorsby LEFT Texas Tech High and Dry
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() BYU SECURES FIRST OVERALL NBA PICK IN AJ DYBANTSA! | The 2026 NBA Draft reached its highly anticipated conclusion tonight at the Barclays Center, with BYU standout AJ Dybantsa officially cementing his status as a generational prospect by being selected No. 1 overall by the Washington Wizards. After months of speculation and a tight three-way race between Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, and Duke forward Cameron Boozer, the Wizards ultimately opted for the 6-foot-9 forward to anchor their long-term rebuild. Dybantsa’s selection marks a historic moment for both the player and the city of Boston, as he becomes the first Massachusetts-born prospect to be drafted first overall since Patrick Ewing in 1985. His rise to the top spot was fueled by a dominant freshman season at BYU, where he averaged a nation-leading 25.5 points per game. Throughout the pre-draft process, scouts lauded his unique blend of elite length, fluid athleticism, and perimeter shot-creation—traits that mirror his basketball idol, Kevin Durant. For the Washington Wizards, this selection represents a pivotal shift in franchise direction. After years of struggling to find a consistent identity, the front office is betting that Dybantsa can thrive alongside star point guard Trae Young and veteran big man Anthony Davis. The pressure will be immense, but the expectations are even higher; Washington is looking for a transformative cornerstone to help them climb the ranks of a competitive Eastern Conference. As Dybantsa slipped on his new Wizards hat and greeted Commissioner Adam Silver on stage, he spoke of the discipline and sacrifice that brought him to this point. While Peterson and Boozer followed closely behind at picks No. 2 and No. 3, the night belonged to Dybantsa. He now transitions from the college sensation who broke BYU’s freshman scoring record to the face of the Wizards' franchise, tasked with the challenge of revitalizing basketball in the nation’s capital. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() Texas Tech Can SUE Cincinnati Over Brendan Sorsby NOW. | The prospect of Texas Tech suing the University of Cincinnati over the Brendan Sorsby saga is largely a hypothetical exercise in legal brinkmanship, as there is no clear cause of action that would hold up in a standard court of law. While Texas Tech’s administration was understandably aggrieved by the collapse of a multi-million dollar NIL investment and the resulting reputational firestorm, shifting that blame onto a former institution is legally tenuous. To succeed in a civil suit, Texas Tech would need to prove that Cincinnati committed a tort—likely fraudulent misrepresentation or negligent disclosure—during the transfer process. Specifically, Tech would have to argue that Cincinnati knowingly withheld information regarding the scope of Sorsby’s gambling activities or his addiction issues while acting as a "bad faith" partner in the transfer portal exchange. The challenge here is that NCAA schools are generally bound by student privacy laws (FERPA) and have no affirmative duty to disclose the private medical or behavioral history of a student-athlete to a prospective transfer destination. Furthermore, the "buyer beware" nature of the modern transfer portal places the burden of due diligence squarely on the acquiring program. If Texas Tech’s vetting process—which presumably included interviews, background checks, and the oversight of a coaching staff—failed to uncover evidence that was potentially discoverable, courts would be unlikely to view Cincinnati as liable for that oversight. Ultimately, such a lawsuit would likely be viewed as a desperate PR move rather than a viable legal strategy. Any filing would force discovery, potentially exposing Texas Tech's own internal vetting failures and creating a "mutually assured destruction" scenario that neither university would want to pursue. With Sorsby now headed to the NFL and the parties having moved on, the window for litigating the "what-ifs" has effectively slammed shut, leaving the situation as a cautionary tale rather than a legal precedent. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() BYU's AJ Dybantsa WILL Be Drafted By the Utah Jazz... First Overall? | As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches on June 23, the potential of AJ Dybantsa landing with the Utah Jazz has become a major narrative in draft circles. After a standout freshman season at BYU, where he averaged 25.5 points per game and solidified his status as an elite wing, Dybantsa has spent much of the cycle projected as the clear No. 1 overall pick. However, recent reports suggest the Washington Wizards—holding that top selection—are seriously considering Kansas guard Darryn Peterson. This development has injected significant intrigue into the Jazz’s draft night plans. Sitting at No. 2, Utah is in the perfect position to capitalize if Washington passes on the BYU star. For the Jazz, securing Dybantsa would be a dream scenario. His blend of elite length, athletic fluidity, and high-level scoring creation aligns perfectly with the franchise's desire for a primary, franchise-altering wing. Having spent the last two years in Utah—both at the prep level and at BYU—Dybantsa is already a familiar face to the local fanbase and front office. While other prospects like Cameron Boozer have been linked to the Jazz as high-ceiling alternatives, Dybantsa’s "modern NBA" prototype is widely viewed as the superior fit for Utah’s long-term rebuild. His ability to defend multiple positions and act as an engine for the offense makes him a cornerstone piece capable of elevating the team's entire identity. Whether this becomes a reality depends entirely on the chaos of the draft’s opening minutes. If the Wizards stay the course with their internal discussions and pivot to Peterson, Dybantsa slipping to the second spot would likely be an immediate, enthusiastic "yes" for Utah. It is a high-stakes waiting game, but for a fanbase and organization looking for a transformative talent, the possibility of keeping Dybantsa in Utah has never felt more tangible. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() BYU to West Virginia, Big 12 Schools FORCED Texas Tech to Cut Brendan Sorsby | The historic, short-lived legal battle surrounding quarterback Brendan Sorsby didn't just pit a single player against the NCAA—it ignited an unprecedented civil war within the Big 12. While Texas Tech administration fiercely stood by their high-profile transfer following a localized judicial injunction, the rest of the conference formed a swift, nearly unanimous wall of opposition against the Red Raiders. In an industry defined by cutthroat rivalries and constant disagreement, the league's remaining fifteen members found immediate, aggressive alignment on one foundational principle: a player who admitted to wagering on his own team has no place on a college football field. The backlash from peer institutions was immediate and severe. During emergency conference calls, Big 12 athletic directors didn't just voice ethical displeasure; they threatened structural revolt. Multiple athletic departments openly floated the idea of a scheduling boycott, suggesting their teams would willingly forfeit games rather than take the field against a Sorsby-led Texas Tech offense. This internal outrage quickly spilled into the legal arena when Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond publicly demanded the conference issue a manual suspension, explicitly stating that Lubbock's actions represented a "shameful chapter" that actively compromised the competitive integrity of the entire league. Ultimately, the friction culminated in the Big 12 taking the extraordinary step of filing a federal lawsuit against Texas Tech and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The conference’s 47-page complaint argued that its internal bylaws allowed a supermajority of member schools to sanction any university acting "materially adverse" to the league’s collective reputation. By aggressively pursuing a judgment to block Sorsby from playing, the Big 12 made it clear that Tech was entirely isolated. Facing a united front of hostile conference partners and a looming July draft deadline, the immense pressure from the league finally forced Sorsby to withdraw his lawsuit, effectively ending the standoff before the conference fractured entirely. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() This is the REAL Reason Brendan Sorsby LEFT Texas Tech High and Dry | The decision for Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby to part ways on June 15, 2026, marks the end of a tumultuous six-week legal and public relations saga. Ultimately, the move was a strategic retreat by the university, as the costs of defending Sorsby’s eligibility—both financial and reputational—became unsustainable. For weeks, Texas Tech had mounted an aggressive defense, with school leadership and high-profile boosters rallying behind Sorsby after a Lubbock County judge granted him an injunction against the NCAA. However, that legal victory triggered a massive backlash. The Big 12 Conference, facing pressure from member institutions and rival athletic departments, responded by filing a federal lawsuit asserting its authority to govern its own competitions. The conference threatened significant sanctions against Texas Tech, including potential fines and disqualification from the Big 12 Championship, should they field an ineligible player. Furthermore, the environment surrounding the program grew toxic. Rival schools publicly signaled that they might boycott games against Texas Tech, and attorneys general from other states joined the fray, opposing the university's reliance on state-level legal intervention to circumvent NCAA bylaws. As these pressures mounted, Texas Tech leadership faced a "juice is no longer worth the squeeze" scenario. The prospect of a drawn-out, expensive, and divisive legal battle—coupled with the threat of being sidelined from conference play—forced the university to choose between the program’s stability and a single player. For Sorsby, who had acknowledged placing thousands of wagers totaling at least $90,000, the path forward in college football was effectively closed by the conference's unified stance. By mutually parting ways with the university, Sorsby has opted to apply for the NFL supplemental draft. This decision allows him to pivot toward a professional career while removing Texas Tech from the center of a crisis that threatened to consume their entire 2026 season. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Speechless. Brendan Sorsby Officially QUITTING at Texas Tech. He's DONE With College Football. | Violation of the "Cardinal Sin": The most fundamental argument is that Sorsby wagered on his own team while at Indiana. Under long-standing NCAA Bylaw 10.3, betting on one's own institution is a "cardinal sin" of sports integrity, traditionally carrying a penalty of permanent ineligibility to prevent potential match-fixing and maintain the legitimacy of the sport. Destabilization of Governing Authority: Critics argue that allowing a court injunction to override clear, established NCAA rules undermines the entire framework of collegiate sports. They contend that if student-athletes can use local courts to bypass national governing body sanctions, the NCAA—and by extension, conferences—effectively lose their ability to enforce any uniform standards of conduct. Integrity and Competitive Balance: Fellow athletic directors and conference officials have expressed concern that allowing Sorsby to play creates an "unlevel playing field." The argument is that the sport’s foundation relies on the public believing that games are untainted by gambling, and that maintaining Sorsby's eligibility sends a message that integrity can be negotiated or legally circumvented. The Scale and Scope of Wagers: Beyond just betting on his own team, reports indicate Sorsby placed thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000 over four years. Opponents of his return argue that the sheer volume and duration of his gambling activity demonstrate a pattern of behavior that goes beyond a "mistake" or isolated incident, warranting the maximum possible professional sanction. Setting a Dangerous Precedent: There is a widespread fear that permitting a player to continue competing after such significant violations establishes a "new normal" where teams might prioritize talent over rules. Skeptics argue that this precedent invites future legal challenges from other athletes, potentially leading to a total breakdown in the ability of leagues to police their own competitions. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() The Big 12 Conference is Now SUING Texas Tech Over Brendan Sorsby | The Big 12 Conference has escalated the ongoing controversy surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby by filing a federal lawsuit in Dallas on June 14, 2026. The action targets Texas Tech University, its leadership, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking a declaratory judgment that the conference maintains independent authority to enforce its own bylaws regarding athletic integrity. The legal battle stems from Sorsby’s admitted gambling violations, which included placing over $90,000 in wagers—some on his own team while at Indiana. Although a Lubbock County judge recently granted Sorsby a temporary injunction against the NCAA, allowing him to play after a two-game suspension, the Big 12 argues that this ruling does not supersede the conference's internal governance. The conference maintains that playing an ineligible athlete threatens the integrity of its competitions and risks significant reputational and financial harm. The situation turned adversarial when Attorney General Paxton sent a letter to the Big 12 threatening over $200 million in liability if the conference attempted to sanction Texas Tech. In response, the Big 12’s 47-page complaint argues that Texas Tech previously affirmed the conference’s power to discipline members during the 2017 Baylor University scandal. The suit seeks an injunction to prevent Paxton and Texas Tech officials from interfering with the Big 12’s right to sanction the school, which could include fines or a ban from the Big 12 Championship. As other institutions and even non-conference opponents express outrage, the Big 12 is attempting to bypass state-level political pressure by utilizing federal courts. The conference has not yet formally voted on sanctions, noting that the "legal uncertainty" created by Paxton's threats has necessitated this preemptive strike to ensure they can uphold their standards before the season begins in September. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Texas Tech LEAVING the Big 12 After Brendan Sorsby Conflict is Possibility | The toxic fallout from the Brendan Sorsby ruling has officially broken the relationship between Texas Tech and the Big 12, leaving Red Raider fans universally echoing a new sentiment: it’s time to leave the conference. What started as a local legal battle to protect a player’s mental health has devolved into an ugly, unprecedented smear campaign from league rivals. For a fan base that has historically prided itself on being the passionate, chip-on-the-shoulder heartbeat of the Big 12, the absolute vilification from their own peers has made the conference feel less like a home and more like an active hostile territory. Lubbock is completely fed up with the staggering hypocrisy coming from opposing athletic departments. Red Raider fans are watching rival athletic directors—many of whom have spent the last three years aggressively weaponizing unregulated NIL payrolls and tampering with rosters—suddenly lecture Texas Tech on "competitive integrity." The coordinated threat of a scheduling boycott by other Big 12 schools hasn't intimidated the fan base; it has insulted them. To Texas Tech faithful, the league's frantic, pearl-clutching reaction proves that the Big 12 is a conference governed by reactionary panic rather than actual structural stability. With the SEC and Big Ten continuing to separate themselves as the undisputed super-conferences of collegiate athletics, Tech fans are realizing that the Big 12's current culture is fundamentally small-minded. If the rest of the league wants to spend the 2026 season staging childish forfeits and demanding cross-sport boycotts over a localized judicial ruling, Lubbock has no interest in dragging down its own multi-million dollar athletic brand to play nice. The Sorsby drama has made one thing abundantly clear: Texas Tech has officially outgrown the administrative circus of the Big 12, and the fan base is ready to look toward a horizon that doesn't involve their own conference partners actively praying for their downfall. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Big 12 Hosts Go NUCLEAR on Texas Tech for Saving Brendan Sorsby✨ | Texas Techcollege football+5 | — | Texas Tech | LubbockIndiana+2 | Texas TechBrendan Sorsby+6 | — | 33m 10s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Dear Texas Tech Fans: I was WRONG About Brendan Sorsby Being Ruled Eligible✨ | college footballNCAA+4 | — | NCAA | TexasLubbock County | Brendan SorsbyNCAA+5 | — | 36m 59s | |
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| 6/9/26 | ![]() All 15 Big 12 ADs Have Now Proposed BOYCOTTING Texas Tech Football if Brendan Sorsby Plays✨ | college footballTexas Tech+5 | — | Texas TechNCAA+4 | Lubbock County | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+8 | — | 27m 43s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Brendan Sorsby Playing at Texas Tech Despite Gambling on Own Team✨ | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+5 | — | Texas TechNCAA+2 | Lubbock CountyKansas State+1 | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+6 | — | 24m 14s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() The Wild LOOPHOLE That Can Allow Brendan Sorsby to PLAY at Texas Tech✨ | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+5 | — | NCAATexas Tech+1 | — | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+7 | — | 28m 01s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Audit Reveals Utah Football Is Running Out of Money Due to Private Equity Disaster...✨ | college athleticsfinancial crisis+4 | — | University of UtahOtro Capital+2 | — | Utah footballprivate equity+7 | — | 28m 16s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Brett Yormark Just Changed His Mind About BYU...✨ | College Football PlayoffBYU Cougars+4 | — | Big 12BYU Cougars+1 | — | Brett YormarkBYU+5 | — | 29m 31s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Everything You NEED to Know About Brendan Sorsby's Court Case, Return to Texas Tech Odds✨ | Brendan SorsbyNCAA+5 | — | NCAATexas Tech | Lubbock CountyIndiana+1 | Brendan SorsbyNCAA+8 | — | 32m 06s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() WEST VIRGINIA SLAMS KENTUCKY IN EXTRA INNINGS! HOSTING SUPER REGIONALS IN COLLEGE BASEBALL!✨ | NCAA baseballWest Virginia Mountaineers+5 | — | West Virginia UniversityKentucky Wildcats+1 | Morgantown | West VirginiaKentucky+8 | — | 9m 04s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() Brendan Sorsby JUST Left Court, Is His Texas Tech Career Saved?✨ | legal battlecollege football+4 | — | NCAATexas Tech | Lubbock CountyIndiana+1 | Brendan SorsbyTexas Tech+6 | — | 22m 57s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() You MUST HEAR Idiot Steve Sarkisian's Response to Texas Tech Saying SPOT THE FOOTBALL | The brewing Lone Star State standoff between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders has completely taken over the college football offseason news cycle. After Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian fired a blatant shot at the Red Raiders’ 2026 schedule—boasting that his second- and third-string players could go undefeated playing it—Texas Tech aggressively issued a Week 1 ultimatum. Backed by oil tycoon and mega-booster Cody Campbell, Tech offered to cut a check to buy out both teams’ scheduled opponents (Abilene Christian and Texas State) to make a September 5th showdown happen. Despite the intense public pressure, Texas has absolutely no intention of accepting the challenge. For the Longhorns, ducking this game isn't about fear; it’s a matter of cold, calculated business and football strategy. From a scheduling perspective, Texas has everything to lose and nothing to gain. Hosting Texas State is a highly lucrative, guaranteed home-revenue date at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium that the athletic department will not willingly forfeit. Furthermore, the Longhorns face a brutal, legacy-defining matchup against Ohio State in Week 2. Playing a hyper-motivated, reigning Big 12 champion Texas Tech squad in Week 1—a team desperate to punish UT for abandoning the conference for the SEC—is the ultimate trap. Texas wants a predictable, low-stakes tune-up game to iron out kinks before welcoming the Buckeyes to Austin. Conceding the verbal battle allows Texas to focus on its singular goals: navigating a fierce SEC schedule and making the College Football Playoff, leaving the Red Raiders firmly in their rearview mirror. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Expert Just PROVED Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby Will Play College Football Again | The legal showdown between Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the NCAA has officially shifted from campus compliance offices to a Texas courtroom. Following the NCAA’s decision to formally deny his petition for eligibility reinstatement, Sorsby’s legal team—headquartered by high-profile antitrust attorney Jeffrey Kessler—is moving forward with a lawsuit filed in Lubbock County District Court, aggressively seeking a temporary injunction for the 2026 season. Sorsby’s lawsuit serves as a direct challenge to the NCAA’s rigid anti-gambling bylaws, arguing that his actions were the direct byproduct of a clinically diagnosed behavioral disorder. The 22-year-old quarterback recently completed a 35-day intensive inpatient rehabilitation program for sports gambling addiction and anxiety. His legal counsel argues that enforcing a lifetime collegiate ban on a student-athlete suffering from a documented mental health crisis represents a "wholesale abandonment" of the NCAA’s baseline duty to promote player well-being. Furthermore, the suit exposes systemic hypocrisy, highlighting how the governing body aggressively capitalizes on lucrative data-feed partnerships with commercial sportsbooks while severely punishing the athletes caught in the wake of the sports betting boom. The clock is ticking loudly for all parties involved. A pivotal court hearing is scheduled for June 1, where a judge will rule on the temporary injunction. If the injunction is denied, Sorsby faces a hard June 22 deadline to declare for the NFL Supplemental Draft. With a multi-million dollar NIL contract at stake and Texas Tech’s Big 12 title defense hanging in the balance, this case is primed to set a massive legal precedent for the future of athlete mental health and administrative discipline in the sports betting era. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Jason Williams OWNED Florida Softball After They ASSAULTED Mia, Texas Tech to College World Series | The Florida Gators softball program hit a humiliating rock bottom in the decisive Game 3 of the 2026 Gainesville Super Regional, proving they are completely unraveling under pressure. In a pathetic display on their own home field, the No. 6 seed Gators were absolutely obliterated by 11th-seeded Texas Tech in a 16-7 five-inning mercy rule disaster—marking the highest-scoring Game 3 in NCAA Super Regional history. Florida's pitching staff looked completely terrible, giving up ten hits and five massive home runs as they totally folded under the Red Raiders' offensive onslaught. Instead of playing with class, Florida resorted to a hostile, aggressive strategy by repeatedly attacking Texas Tech star Mia Williams. In a disgusting trend, Florida ace Keagan Rothrock hit Williams—a former Gator—a staggering five times with pitches over the three-game series. This included plunking her on the very first pitch of both Game 1 and Game 3. The Red Raiders refused to be intimidated by Florida's bush-league tactics. After Williams was hit in the first inning of Game 3, the Tech dugout fiercely defended their star, sparking heated verbal exchanges. Williams herself delivered the ultimate revenge by launching a towering two-run homer in the second, while Jackie Lis and Taylor Pannell blasted two home runs each to bury the Gators. As Florida's composure entirely disintegrated, head coach Tim Walton was ejected in the fifth inning. To top off their miserable, classless exit, the defeated Gators skipped the postgame handshake line entirely, retreating to their locker room in shame. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() CBS Sports Moves BYU ABOVE Texas Tech In New Football Power Rankings | CBS Sports dropping its post-spring Big 12 power rankings and installing the BYU Cougars at number one is the definitive "respect earned" moment of the offseason. Kalani Sitake's squad has officially overtaken the defending league champion Texas Tech Red Raiders for the top spot, signaling a major shift in how the national media views the hierarchy in Arlington. Three core factors justify BYU’s newly minted status as the conference standard-bearer: First and foremost is unrivaled roster stability. While the rest of the expanded, 16-team Big 12 spent the spring windows frantically patching up depth charts or navigating massive coaching overhauls (like Matt Campbell leaving Iowa State for Penn State or Kyle Whittingham departing Utah), BYU enters the summer boasting one of the highest returning production metrics in the entire FBS. Second, CBS Sports is heavily banking on the natural evolution of the quarterback position. The Cougars put together a stellar 12-2 campaign while breaking in true freshman signal-caller Bear Bachmeier, who threw for 2,708 yards and 14 touchdowns. With a full offseason under his belt alongside star running back LJ Martin and an elite, veteran defense anchored by Isaiah Glasker and Faletau Satuala, the ceiling for this offense is massively elevated. Finally, the ranking is directly tied to vulnerabilities elsewhere. Texas Tech's continuous hold on the number-one spot took a massive hit following the recent, sudden injunction filed by transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby over his NCAA eligibility. With Tech’s immediate quarterback future up in the air, the sheer continuity of a BYU program that has gone a spectacular 23-4 over the past two seasons makes them the safest, most logical bet to capture the Big 12 crown. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | ![]() SEC, Big 10 Plan to Leave NCAA, Texas Tech Softball PUNKS Idiot Florida Fans | The structural collapse of the NCAA is no longer a slow burn; it is entering the end game. As frustrations boil over during the 2026 spring meetings, a full-scale breakaway by the SEC and Big Ten from the traditional NCAA framework has transformed from a worst-case hypothetical into an active blueprint. The Catalyst: An Unsustainable System The primary driver of the split is the complete breakdown of roster management and the newly established College Sports Commission (CSC). The historical House settlement was supposed to bring stability via a $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap. Instead, it triggered a massive, multi-million-dollar enforcement backlog. With more than $125 million in player deals currently gridlocked or rejected by the CSC, the "Power Two" are losing patience. Powerhouse executives like Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork have openly questioned if the Big Ten should simply bypass the system entirely, while the Big Ten explores establishing its own self-governed, legally insulated revenue-sharing framework. The Power Two vs. The Field The financial disparity makes a breakaway entirely viable. The Big Ten and SEC both cleared the historic $1 billion revenue mark this past fiscal year, leaving the Big 12 and ACC lagging tens of millions of dollars behind per school. Furthermore, the SEC and Big Ten account for over 75% of the total value of all third-party athlete deals nationally. Administrators outside the power core are sounding the alarm. Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard recently challenged the Big Ten and SEC to follow through with the threat, warning that if they take their football ball and go home, they must leave the NCAA in every sport. The logistical nightmare of a 40-team super-league trying to schedule independent, standalone seasons for baseball, softball, and track without the NCAA umbrella is the last remaining tether holding the system together. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Brendan Sorsby Just TRICKED NCAA Into Allowing Him to Play at Texas Tech | The battle over Brendan Sorsby’s football career has rapidly shifted from the gridiron to a high-stakes Lubbock County courtroom. After Texas Tech officially ruled its prized $5 million transfer quarterback ineligible following an NCAA investigation into sports wagering, Sorsby’s legal team launched an aggressive counter-offensive. Led by prominent antitrust attorney Jeffrey Kessler, Sorsby filed a lawsuit and an emergency injunction against the NCAA on May 18, 2026, aimed at restoring his eligibility for the upcoming fall season. The Legal Argument: Addiction vs. Integrity The crux of Sorsby's lawsuit challenges the core of the NCAA’s enforcement model. Sorsby, who voluntarily entered a residential rehab facility in late April, has been clinically diagnosed with a gambling disorder. His legal team argues that the NCAA is violating its duty of student-athlete well-being by weaponizing a recognized mental health condition, especially while the association actively profits from sports betting partnerships. The NCAA has dug in, stating that betting on one's own team directly threatens the integrity of the game. According to a sworn affidavit, Sorsby admitted to placing small bets between $5 and $50 on Indiana football in 2022 while on the Hoosiers' scouting roster. However, his lawyers emphasize that he only ever bet for Indiana to win, never used inside information, and never manipulated a game. Beyond those early wagers, Sorsby’s voluminous betting history—reportedly totaling over 10,000 wagers across multiple states—did not involve his own teams. The Clock is Ticking The trajectory of the case took a sudden turn on Wednesday when Texas Tech alumnus Judge Phillip Hays recused himself without giving a reason, momentarily halting the home-court advantage Sorsby enjoyed by filing in Lubbock. Sorsby is demanding a preliminary injunction hearing by June 15. The mid-June timeline is critical; if the courts don't grant him immediate relief to rejoin the Red Raiders, Sorsby faces a June 22 deadline to declare for the NFL Supplemental Draft. He is currently stuck in an impossible bind: forfeit his college career or risk missing a full year of competitive football entirely while the NCAA drags its feet. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() NCAA Now Forced to Allow Brendan Sorsby's Return to Texas Tech, Retain Eligibility | Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is executing a masterclass in modern sports litigation, flipping the script on the NCAA by winning the early narrative and legal positioning in his eligibility battle. First, Sorsby secured elite legal firepower. His team is led by Jeffrey Kessler, the antitrust heavyweight who spearheaded the landmark House v. NCAA case. By framing Sorsby’s wagering as a "clinically diagnosed gambling disorder" recognized by the DSM-5, Kessler has cleverly shifted the battlefield from an athletic rules violation to an issue of mental health advocacy and medical discrimination. Second, Sorsby’s camp took the initiative by filing for an expedited injunction in Lubbock County District Court before the NCAA could even hand down a formal punishment. This forces the governing body to defend its sweeping anti-gambling regulations in a local Texas court, where an elected judge may naturally lean toward protecting the star quarterback of the hometown Red Raiders. Finally, the lawsuit brilliantly exposes the NCAA’s financial hypocrisy, highlighting that the association aggressively polices student-athlete betting while simultaneously profiting from data-distribution partnerships with the sports gambling ecosystem. Sorsby's transparent approach—admitting to small, non-manipulative, pro-Indiana wagers while immediately checking into a residential rehab facility—presents him as an accountable individual seeking treatment rather than a rule-breaker trying to evade detection. By forcing a hard judicial deadline of June 15 to preserve his path to the NFL Supplemental Draft, Sorsby has successfully backed a historically slow NCAA bureaucracy completely into a corner. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
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