Texas Tech’s X account dropped a bombshell, officially naming Will Hammond their starting quarterback for the season. This isn’t a standard QB change, folks. This whole situation is a wild ride, all thanks to the crazy turn of events with Brendan Sorsby.
Sorsby’s Betting Scandal Rocks the Red Raiders
You gotta hear this: Sorsby, who transferred to Texas Tech with draft pedigree after a solid season with the Cincinnati Bearcats, got slammed with an ineligibility ruling. Why? Betting. Yep, he placed over 1,000 bets on multiple sporting events, even ones he played in! We’re talking over $6,000 wagered on other college football games, and a whopping $90,000 in total bets. The guy even admitted to it. The NCAA actually ruled him eligible at first, which honestly ticked off a bunch of other teams, but eventually, Texas Tech and Sorsby parted ways. What a mess, right? It’s a tough hand for the Red Raiders, no doubt.
Hammond Steps Up for the Red Raiders
With Sorsby out, the path cleared for Hammond to take the reins this season. He hasn’t played a ton for the Red Raiders, showing up sparingly in games. Over 12 appearances, he’s thrown for 1,151 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions. We last saw him come in for an injured Behren Morton during the Utah Utes game way back on Sept. 20. Now, he’s got the keys to the offense.
This is a huge moment for Hammond and a big question mark for Texas Tech. Can he step up and lead this team after such a chaotic start to the season’s QB situation? It’s all on him now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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