Brendan Sorsby
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Fox News : TCU official social media account gives savage response to Texas Tech-Brendan Sorsby statement
Frames the athlete as a figure of controversy and implied moral failing, despite calls for empathy
While nominally expressing concern for Sorsby's well-being, the article uses dehumanizing language like 'demons' and ties him to a 'gambling saga,' reinforcing a narrative of personal downfall.
“Obviously, whatever demons Sorsby is battling, college football fans can and should hope he gets the help he needs.”
Fox News : Brendan Sorsby’s lawsuit against NCAA could set a dangerous precedent in college sports moving forward
Sorsby portrayed as morally flawed and deserving of exclusion
Despite acknowledging addiction, the article uses condescending language and moral judgment to frame Sorsby as irresponsible, undermining his plea for inclusion and support. The framing isolates him as an outlier.
“I'm sorry, but if this man is dealing with the type of addiction that has him placing somewhere around 10,000 bets over a four-year time period... it should not matter that he wouldn’t be able to 'develop the chemistry and skills necessary' to be the starting quarterback at Texas Tech”