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The Mirror Interviews Bryan Sullivan on the NCAA Probe into Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby
Bryan Sullivan recently spoke to The Mirror about the antitrust implications of the recent NCAA probe into Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who announced that he would be taking an “immediate indefinite leave of absence” and entering a residential treatment program for gambling after he was exposed for placing “thousands of online bets” across various sports.
The NCAA is currently investigating to determine whether he violated their regulations, which bar student athletes from betting on collegiate or professional sports. Bryan tells The Mirror that this rule is “relatively strong,” though “not immune from challenge.”
Bryan explains that Sorsby could make an antitrust claim, using Section 1 of the Sherman Act to argue against a permanent ban.
“[Sorsby] could argue that a permanent ban functions as an unreasonable restraint on his ability to participate in the Division I football labor market, particularly in a world where NIL compensation and revenue sharing reflect true market dynamics,” Bryan adds.
Bryan continues that should Sorsby be found guilty, his future earnings at Texas Tech could be in jeopardy, despite any promises in his contract.
“Already‑earned compensation is significantly harder to recover unless the agreement contains express clawback provisions or evidence of fraud, but unpaid future amounts are usually not protected once eligibility is lost,” he concludes.