Former UC quarterback enters treatment program for gambling addiction
A former University of Cincinnati quarterback has entered a treatment program for a gambling addiction. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Former UC quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absence, just after signing a deal with Texas Tech for his college season, according to the Associated Press . TRENDING STORIES: Medics respond after pursuit involving OSHP ends in Montgomery Co.
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Sorsby did not place a wager on the only game he appeared in that season, ESPN reports. Sorsby left Cincinnati for a reported $5 million from Texas Tech, the AP said. Cincinnati declined to comment.
They previously announced back in February that they would sue Sorsby for allegedly breaching his name, image, and likeness (NIL) contract. Sorsby started 31 of 35 games and threw for over 7,200 yards and 60 touchdowns. He has almost 1,300 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns in his college career.
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