EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe reverberations from a judge's decision to allow Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play in the wake of his sports gambling admissions continued to ripple through college sports on Tuesday.The Big 12 athletic directors held a spirited call around midday Tuesday with commissioner Brett Yormark. The call made it clear that the league's athletic directors -- all except Tech's Kirby Hocutt -- are united around the notion that Sorsby should not be eligible for next season.The unsurprising conversation came in the wake of a hailstorm of reaction from league executives, who utilized unusual on-the-record candor criticizing judge Ken Curry's decision to grant Sorsby a temporary injunction that is expected to protect his eligibility for the 2026 season. The timeline of legal proceedings makes it unlikely the NCAA's appeal will matter, as Sorsby exhausts his eligibility after the 2026 season.The tenor of Tuesday's call lined up strongly against Texas Tech and Hocutt. It was an obvious result, considering athletic directors in the league said they were "disgusted," "disheartened" and "sad" over the judge's decision.But the question remains whether the rhetoric will yield any results.Sources told ESPN on Tuesday that the call was the first step in three expected steps by the Big 12 to discuss and potentially address the Sorsby situation. On Thursday, the Big 12's executive board will meet with Yormark, as they are expected to review potential options moving forward; Kansas president Doug Girod is the current Big 12 board chair.It is unknown whether the league could rule Sorsby ineligible or not allow him to play, which was the tone favored by athletic directors on Tuesday's call. The ruling in Texas does not allow the NCAA to forbid Sorsby from "practicing, playing or otherwise participating" for Texas Tech this season.The Big 12's option includes some type of interpretation of Big 12 Bylaw 3.6, which allows the league autonomy for discipline that includes "prohibitions on appearance in postseason events or televised events, restrictions on revenue distributions and limitations on recruiting or scholarships."Yormark summarized Tuesday's call in a prepared statement: "We had a thoughtful and productive conversation with our athletics directors today as we continue to work through the broader implications of this situation. Many of our athletics directors voiced their opinions. We will continue to have open and honest dialogue amongst the group and until there is something to report, these conversations will remain within the conference."
