Lawyer Who Saved Trinidad Chambliss’ Career Has Advice for Texas Tech and Brendan Sorsby
The legal battle surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby continues to generate debate across college football. And one attorney familiar with high-profile eligibility disputes believes the Red Raiders should take a different approach moving forward.
Tom Mars, the attorney who previously helped secure eligibility relief for quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, weighed in on the Sorsby controversy this week. Responding to growing criticism of the Texas Tech signal-caller’s reinstatement, Mars referenced the well-known Twelve Steps recovery program and suggested that genuine accountability remains an important part of the process.
In a post on X, Mars wrote: “If Brendan Sorsby is in a 12-Step recovery program, he’d better hurry up and get to steps eight and nine. That’s going to be a long list.”
If Brendan Sorsby is in a 12-Step recovery program, he’d better hurry up and get to steps eight and nine. That’s going to be a long list. https://t.co/gg1DiBsjhh pic.twitter.com/kiGEezFR00
— Tom Mars (@TomMarsLaw) June 14, 2026
The comment came in response to another post discussing Sorsby’s gambling case. Court filings revealed that Sorsby placed thousands of wagers totaling roughly $90,000 during his college career. This included bets involving Indiana football while he was a member of the program. Those disclosures ultimately led the NCAA to rule him permanently ineligible.
However, a Texas district judge granted Sorsby a temporary injunction earlier this month, allowing him to play during the 2026 season while the broader legal challenge proceeds. As part of the ruling, Sorsby agreed to a two-game suspension and additional conditions related to counseling and treatment.
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Mars’ remarks do not directly address the legal merits of Sorsby’s case. Instead, they focus on the recovery and accountability aspect that has become a major talking point since Texas Tech argued that the quarterback has been receiving treatment for gambling addiction. Court documents and public statements from Sorsby’s representatives have emphasized his participation in a treatment program as part of his effort to move forward.
The controversy remains far from settled. The NCAA has strongly opposed the injunction and is pursuing an appeal, arguing that allowing a player who wagered on college sports—including games involving his own team—to compete could undermine confidence in the integrity of competition.
Meanwhile, criticism has also emerged from outside the NCAA. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond recently called on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Sorsby despite the court ruling, further escalating a dispute that has already become one of the most polarizing stories of the 2026 college football offseason.
Whether Sorsby ultimately remains eligible for the entire season remains uncertain. What is clear is that the conversation has expanded well beyond legal arguments, with figures like Mars emphasizing that rehabilitation and accountability will remain part of the public discussion surrounding the Texas Tech quarterback.
Lawyer Who Saved Trinidad Chambliss’ Career Has Advice for Texas Tech and Brendan Sorsby
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