NCAA president comments on Brendan Sorsby injunction effects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
On June 13, NCAA president Charlie Baker addressed the implications of a Texas judge's injunction granted to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Baker stated the decision has had 'downhill effects' in college sports, referencing another similar case involving Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith. The ruling, which allows Sorsby to compete while challenging NCAA eligibility rules, has raised concerns among sports leaders about its broader impacts. Baker emphasized the need for Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act to ensure consistent eligibility rules across states. Legal analysts note that the ruling has no statewide precedent and may have limited repercussions beyond Texas.
- •NCAA president Charlie Baker highlighted negative impacts of the Sorsby ruling.
- •Judge Ken Curry's decision grants Sorsby an injunction against the NCAA.
- •Tristan Smith's case also cites the Sorsby decision for its implications.
- •Baker calls for federal legislation to standardize eligibility rules.
- •Legal analysts suggest limited precedent for the ruling outside Texas.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA president Charlie Baker says Brendan Sorsby ruling has had 'downhill effects'
"In a post on social media, NCAA president Charlie Baker said the injunction granted to Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby has had 'downhill effects'
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