Texas Tech Officially Names Brendan Sorby's Replacement
Summary
Texas Tech has named Will Hammond as their starting quarterback for the upcoming football season after parting ways with Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech but left the team following issues related to rehab for gambling addiction and anxiety. Hammond, recovering from an ACL injury, is expected to start when the season begins.Key Facts
- Brendan Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech from Cincinnati but left the team amid rehab for gambling addiction and anxiety disorder.
- Texas Tech did not seek to recover the money already paid to Sorsby under his contract.
- Will Hammond is the new starting quarterback for Texas Tech this fall.
- Hammond tore his ACL last October but is expected to return by Week 1 of the next season.
- Hammond played eight games and started two in his freshman season, throwing for 680 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Backup quarterbacks for Texas Tech this season will be Lloyd Jones III and Kirk Francis.
- Texas Tech aimed to compete for the Big 12 championship and a national title before quarterback issues affected their playoff performance last January.
- The team hopes Hammond can lead them to success in the coming season.
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