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Mike Bianchi: After standing up to Texas Tech, Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are the new heroes of college athletics
Bianchi says the Big 12’s stand against Texas Tech showed the conference would enforce standards after a defining moment last week.
- Earlier this week, The Big 12 filed a federal lawsuit seeking to preserve its ability to sanction Texas Tech if it chose to field quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who admitted to betting on his own team.
- The Big 12 Commissioner Yormark and conference leaders refused to surrender to a world where "every NCAA rule is merely an invitation to file a lawsuit," the commissioner said.
- As the conference's best hope for a College Football Playoff berth, The Red Raiders, defending champions of The Big 12, face a critical test in this regulatory standoff.
- Following the filing, Sorsby announced plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft, effectively ending the immediate standoff between the conference and the school.
- While the conference previously imposed limited suspensions, this decisive legal action signaled a shift in enforcement, proving leaders were prepared to defend standards. For one day at least, integrity won.
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Commentary: After standing up to Texas Tech, Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are the new heroes of college athletics
By Mike Bianchi Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Last week, I argued that the Big 12 faced a defining moment. Would Commissioner Brett Yormark, UCF… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Commentary: After standing up to Texas Tech, Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are the new heroes of college athletics appeared first on The Examiner.
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Mike Bianchi: After standing up to Texas Tech, Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are the new heroes of college athletics
ORLANDO, Fla. — Last week, I argued that the Big 12 faced a defining moment. Would Commissioner Brett Yormark, UCF and the rest of the conference membership stand up for the integrity of college athletics, or would they surrender to…
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