The Brendan Sorsby saga has given rise to an intriguing question about the period of time during which he was actively, and heavily, betting on sports in violation of NCAA rules.
What did Cincinnati know, and when did Cincinnati know it?
Earlier this week, agent Ron Slavin — while defending Texas Tech against the intense scrutiny it has absorbed over Sorsby — said that, if anyone should "catch heat," it should be Cincinnati. As Slavin put it, Cincinnati "knew for two years and never said anything and didn't do anything about it."
Cincinnati thereafter issued a statement denying the contention.
Regardless, there's enough there to require the NCAA to fully and completely investigate the situation. If Cincinnati truly knew nothing, and if it has nothing to hide, it should welcome the opportunity to show that it did not allow Sorsby to play at a time when (given that he had placed bets on Indiana while on the Indiana roster) he had permanently lost his NCAA eligibility.
What did Cincinnati know, and when did Cincinnati know it?
Earlier this week, agent Ron Slavin — while defending Texas Tech against the intense scrutiny it has absorbed over Sorsby — said that, if anyone should "catch heat," it should be Cincinnati. As Slavin put it, Cincinnati "knew for two years and never said anything and didn't do anything about it."
Cincinnati thereafter issued a statement denying the contention.
Regardless, there's enough there to require the NCAA to fully and completely investigate the situation. If Cincinnati truly knew nothing, and if it has nothing to hide, it should welcome the opportunity to show that it did not allow Sorsby to play at a time when (given that he had placed bets on Indiana while on the Indiana roster) he had permanently lost his NCAA eligibility.
4 months ago
