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Paul Finebaum: NCAA brought Brendan Sorsby trouble onto themselves
TL;DR
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has entered a gambling addiction treatment program, prompting ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum to criticize the NCAA for enabling such issues. Finebaum suggests that the NCAA's previous legislation allowing college athletes to bet on professional sports contributed to Sorsby's situation.
Key points
- Brendan Sorsby is a Texas Tech quarterback.
- He has taken a leave of absence for gambling addiction treatment.
- Paul Finebaum criticized the NCAA for enabling gambling issues.
- The NCAA previously allowed college athletes to bet on professional sports.
- Finebaum believes Sorsby's situation is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken a leave of absence to enter a gambling addiction treatment program, but the attention surrounding the Red Raiders passer continues to march down the field.
ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum had some strong words for the NCAA on Tuesday, intimating that Sorsby's situation could be the direct result of a previous decision they made.
"The NCAA has been asking for this," Finebaum said on Get Up. "About a year ago the NCAA agreed on legislation that allowed college athletes to bet on professional sports. A number of people, including SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, intervened. They went to the president Charlie Baker, saying we have to rescind this. They did, but they opened the door for all of this..."
Finebaum also spoke to the prevalence of sports gambling amongst male college students, and believes that the scandal Sorsby finds himself embroiled in is just the "tip of the iceberg."
Sorsby's spring transfer transition to Texas Tech has been disrupted by allegations that he wagered on his own team's games when he was with the Indiana football program.
The rising senior spent two seasons with the Hoosiers before spending two seasons with the Cincinnati Bearcats.
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Q&A
What led Brendan Sorsby to enter a gambling addiction treatment program?
Brendan Sorsby entered a gambling addiction treatment program due to issues related to sports gambling, which have garnered significant attention.
How did the NCAA's legislation impact college athletes like Sorsby?
The NCAA's legislation allowing college athletes to bet on professional sports is believed to have contributed to the gambling issues faced by athletes, including Brendan Sorsby.
What are Paul Finebaum's views on the NCAA's role in sports gambling issues?
Paul Finebaum criticized the NCAA for creating an environment that has led to gambling problems among college athletes, suggesting that Sorsby's situation is just the beginning of a larger issue.
