USA Today offers a clever defense of Brendan Sorsby’s bets on Indiana football
Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback transfer from Texas Tech, faced scrutiny for betting on his own team, the Indiana Hoosiers. USA Today defended his actions by highlighting how sportsbooks market betting as a way for fans to feel connected to their teams. Sorsby is currently suing the NCAA for the right to play after being deemed ineligible due to his gambling activities.
- ▪Brendan Sorsby was found to have gambled on games during his freshman season with the Indiana Hoosiers.
- ▪USA Today's Kevin Skiver pointed out that Sorsby's reasoning for betting aligns with how sportsbooks market their products.
- ▪Sorsby has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an injunction to allow him to play this fall.
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