LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech leadership released a video on Thursday night addressing criticism and declaring their support for Brendan Sorsby, following statements made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, and Sorsby's own legal council.

The joint statement came from Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Grant Stovall, Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec, Texas Tech Football Head Coach Joey McGuire, Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt, and Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert GiovannettiHere's the text of the statement released by President Schovanec.

You can find the video below:Texas Tech Community,Two weeks ago, I wrote to you about Brendan Sorsby, welcoming him back to our campus.