Brendan Sorsby

[London 'Cat]

NCAA denies Sorsby's appeal

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...2007/?tbref=hp

[leo from jersey]

well as they say - where there is sm0oke -- alarms had to be set off, but he found other ways.

[swilsonsp4]

And, if UC was really informed in August 2024 that Sorsby had bet on college games, he should never have played a down for the Bearcats. I won’t be surprised if Satterfield and even Cunningham lose their jobs over this.

UC was informed that Sorsby tried to use an on-line gambling source, which ProhiBet blocked and flagged. That is what was reported to UC, not that he bet on anything specific.

[D.A.H.]

And, if UC was really informed in August 2024 that Sorsby had bet on college games, he should never have played a down for the Bearcats. I won’t be surprised if Satterfield and even Cunningham lose their jobs over this.

if true, it seems like it could be a "for cause" reason to move away from the dynamic duo, without (much of) a financial hit to the school

[longtimefan]

And, if UC was really informed in August 2024 that Sorsby had bet on college games, he should never have played a down for the Bearcats. I won’t be surprised if Satterfield and even Cunningham lose their jobs over this.

[longtimefan]

I’ll preface my remarks by saying if he has a problem, I hope he takes the time to get it resolved and improved. My gut tells me a month-long stay somewhere doesn’t likely do that and rushing back into the environment that promotes/allows gambling seems like a step in the wrong direction. Most folks that are fresh out of alcohol rehab don’t take bartending positions for similar reasons-it’s really hard to beat addiction when you’re immersed in the environment. In saying that, gambling is everywhere, so who knows.

I will say that I mentioned to a number of folks across the last two years that I was wondering if Sorsby’s questionable decision making - as it was so bad many times - that he might be being paid off. I find it ironic and sad that here we sit. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn he was involved in fixed play. I wish all players well but I was very glad to see him leave after the October-Novembers of 2024 and 2025.

Not just you, the same thing occurred to me as well. He probably wasn’t taking bribes to throw games, but the thought occurred to me, my wife said the same thing.

[Bearcat93]

Maybe yes, maybe no. Although he continued betting, this article states he used his brother-in-law's phone to make bets. I've also seen reports he had friends making bets for him. All this to say that if the only knowledge UC had was his phone information, it's conceivable that they didn't find anything.

The brother-in-law angle seems weird unless the B-I-L had a second phone that he furnished Sorsby. And using friends to place bets? He must have had a bunch of time on his hand to coordinate all of that, time that he probably could have used to be involved in activities to improve his FB performance.

It's a real problem to be involved in gambling while playing - after the fact (and maybe during the fact) his performance really starts to raise questions (which could be unfair, but he's lost the benefit of doubt). I look back and, like other think back on plays with a jaundice eye now. The weird first series interception against AZ, the anger on some of the play calls, the multiple times he could or should have handed off to the RB on goal line plays instead of usually keeping it himself (I wrote it off at the time that he was selfish, but maybe now, hmmm), etc. His gambling activities have clouded the waters.

I’ll preface my remarks by saying if he has a problem, I hope he takes the time to get it resolved and improved. My gut tells me a month-long stay somewhere doesn’t likely do that and rushing back into the environment that promotes/allows gambling seems like a step in the wrong direction. Most folks that are fresh out of alcohol rehab don’t take bartending positions for similar reasons-it’s really hard to beat addiction when you’re immersed in the environment. In saying that, gambling is everywhere, so who knows.

I will say that I mentioned to a number of folks across the last two years that I was wondering if Sorsby’s questionable decision making - as it was so bad many times - that he might be being paid off. I find it ironic and sad that here we sit. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn he was involved in fixed play. I wish all players well but I was very glad to see him leave after the October-Novembers of 2024 and 2025.

[swilsonsp4]

If the NCAA allows BS to resume his collegiate career then that just makes the notion that the NCAA is only looking out for their individual / schools bank accounts even more obvious. They never ever had any back bone in the past and with the wild west that is now the NIL on complete turmoil, the average fan will now never know for certain if the better team won or if the odds makers. I'm certainly glad that the young man got the help he needed but I don't foresee many NFL teams knocking down his door either. Can anyone say Art Schlichter.

The NCAA have made it plain in their court filings that they are staunchly opposed to allowing Sorsby to play. If the judge says otherwise, the NCAA will appeal.

[Rufus]

If the NCAA allows BS to resume his collegiate career then that just makes the notion that the NCAA is only looking out for their individual / schools bank accounts even more obvious. They never ever had any back bone in the past and with the wild west that is now the NIL on complete turmoil, the average fan will now never know for certain if the better team won or if the odds makers. I'm certainly glad that the young man got the help he needed but I don't foresee many NFL teams knocking down his door either. Can anyone say Art Schlichter.

[London 'Cat]

The rules clearly say his college career should be over. But if I was like him and betting on it, I’d bet some judge somewhere will let him play.

LOL - betting on his own case outcome. That is funny and not funny all at once. The judge who was a Texas Tech alum - both undergraduate and law school - has recused himself from the case. So it is no longer a certainty that his lawsuit will result in his eligibility. But, like you, I think it is likely.

[longtimefan]

More news on this matter.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...4007/?tbref=hp

The rules clearly say his college career should be over. But if I was like him and betting on it, I’d bet some judge somewhere will let him play.

[London 'Cat]

More news on this matter.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...4007/?tbref=hp

[Geaux Juan]

https://www.wlwt.com/article/report-...th-uc/71450073

Although there are reports that UC compliance office met with Sorsby, and cleared him. The Atheltic Department might find themselves in some hot water after this article's information.

Maybe yes, maybe no. Although he continued betting, this article states he used his brother-in-law's phone to make bets. I've also seen reports he had friends making bets for him. All this to say that if the only knowledge UC had was his phone information, it's conceivable that they didn't find anything.

The brother-in-law angle seems weird unless the B-I-L had a second phone that he furnished Sorsby. And using friends to place bets? He must have had a bunch of time on his hand to coordinate all of that, time that he probably could have used to be involved in activities to improve his FB performance.

It's a real problem to be involved in gambling while playing - after the fact (and maybe during the fact) his performance really starts to raise questions (which could be unfair, but he's lost the benefit of doubt). I look back and, like other think back on plays with a jaundice eye now. The weird first series interception against AZ, the anger on some of the play calls, the multiple times he could or should have handed off to the RB on goal line plays instead of usually keeping it himself (I wrote it off at the time that he was selfish, but maybe now, hmmm), etc. His gambling activities have clouded the waters.

[bearcatbret]

I am well in my 60's and have been working fulltime for over 40 years. I do not have $10 to spare on gambling outside of my personal expenses. I do not understand how a college kid can throw away $90,000 in gambling. This should be a case study for the NCAA to put a halt to the lucrative money being thrown around in college sports.

[True Bearcat]

https://www.wlwt.com/article/report-...th-uc/71450073

Although there are reports that UC compliance office met with Sorsby, and cleared him. The Atheltic Department might find themselves in some hot water after this article's information.