“Texas AG Warns Big 12 Against Texas Tech Boycott”

Chris Kratovil was quoted in the Law360 article, “Texas AG Warns Big 12 Against Texas Tech Boycott.” The article examines the legal dispute surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whose eligibility was restored by a Texas court despite admitting to sports betting, and the potential consequences if the Big 12 sanctions the university for allowing him to play. As the NCAA appeals the ruling, the conference is weighing disciplinary action while facing legal threats from both Sorsby’s attorneys and the Texas Attorney General, who argue that punishing Texas Tech could violate antitrust laws and other legal protections.

Kratovil, a Dykema appellate attorney, says the NCAA is likely to seek emergency relief to block the court’s injunction but believes such a request is unlikely to succeed. He notes that the Texas appellate court rarely grants that type of extraordinary relief while a case is still pending, making it likely that Sorsby will remain eligible during the appeals process.