NCAA sends letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby, according to reports

The NCAA is conducting an investigation into the University of Cincinnati’s knowledge of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling activities during his time with the program. Sorsby, who was recently declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA for placing thousands of impermissible sports bets over the past four years, has sparked interest in what the university knew about his actions.

Reports from various media outlets reveal that the NCAA has sent an official letter of inquiry to Cincinnati regarding Sorsby. The quarterback, who also had stints at Indiana and Texas Tech, was coached by Scott Satterfield during his time with the Bearcats. Satterfield, however, declined to comment on the matter at a recent media event.

Yahoo Sports and ESPN were the first to report on the NCAA’s inquiry, with both outlets citing anonymous sources. A Cincinnati spokesperson refrained from confirming whether the school had received the inquiry, stating that they do not believe any athletics official or staff member was aware of Sorsby’s impermissible sports wagering.

Sorsby’s legal battle with the NCAA began when he was declared ineligible for making bets totaling at least $90,000 during his college career. He admitted to placing numerous impermissible bets on college and professional sports, including bets on Cincinnati men’s basketball games. Despite these issues, Sorsby’s performance on the field was impressive, leading to him being considered a top prospect in the transfer portal before choosing Texas Tech for his final year of college eligibility.

After a failed attempt to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft, Sorsby is now focusing on preparing for the NFL draft next year. In a recent Instagram post, he took full responsibility for his actions, acknowledging his gambling problem and expressing gratitude for the wake-up call that his punishment provided.

As the NCAA continues its investigation into the University of Cincinnati’s awareness of Sorsby’s gambling activities, the implications for both the school and the former quarterback remain uncertain. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.