Brendan Sorsby Fallout Continues, and a Sizing up of the Big 12

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Brendan Sorsby ruling on college football, particularly focusing on the Big 12 conference and Texas Tech's future.

The fallout from the Brendan Sorsby ruling continues to send shockwaves across college football. On this episode of The Audible, Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo discuss the growing backlash to the Texas Tech quarterback's injunction, why Big 12 administrators are furious, and what it could mean for the future of NCAA eligibility, conference governance, and the College Football Playoff. Is this simply a Texas Tech issue, or a defining moment for college sports? The crew dives into reporting from Big 12 athletic directors and administrators following the ruling, including questions about Texas Tech's relationship with the conference, potential responses from the Big 12, and whether Commissioner Brett Yormark faces the biggest challenge of his tenure. Then it's time for Big 12 win totals. With Texas Tech viewed by many as the conference favorite, how much does the uncertainty surrounding Brendan Sorsby impact the Red Raiders' outlook? The guys debate whether Texas Tech can still win the Big 12, whether the controversy becomes a distraction, and if the program's loaded roster is enough to overcome the noise surrounding the quarterback situation. Stew, Bruce and Ralph…

People in this episode

Hosts: Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, Ralph Russo

Topics covered

• Brendan Sorsby ruling
• Big 12 conference
• NCAA eligibility
• Texas Tech football
• College Football Playoff
• win totals
• listener questions

Keywords

• Brendan Sorsby
• Texas Tech
• Big 12
• NCAA
• college football
• eligibility
• win totals
• Brett Yormark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Tech, Big 12, NCAA

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