Source: BroBible
Summary
The Texas Tech football program is under fire after a court ruling allowed quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play despite betting on his own team. Critics are calling for the College Football Playoff (CFP) to intervene and ban the Red Raiders from the playoff. The CFP is not governed by the NCAA and has the ability to operate outside of certain restraints. A writer for USA Today suggests that the CFP could refuse to recognize games in which Sorsby plays.
Our Reading
The controversy arrives with confidence.
The NCAA is powerless, but the College Football Playoff is not. The CFP could ban Texas Tech from the playoff, despite a court ruling allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play. The situation is complicated by the fact that Texas Tech’s president is on the CFP’s board of managers. It’s a mess that’s sure to lead to more litigation.
The CFP can operate outside of certain restraints, and a majority vote from the board of managers could be enough to ban Texas Tech. It’s a scenario that’s already being discussed, and it will be interesting to see if there’s any follow-through.
And so, the College Football Playoff becomes the ultimate arbiter of morality.
Author: Evan Null
