A courtroom near LSU becomes the focus of college football and NCAA eligibility for pros
Summary
A court near LSU held a hearing about whether some college athletes who turned professional can still play college sports this fall. The case involves players recruited by LSU’s coach Lane Kiffin and challenges NCAA rules on eligibility for players who went pro or have extra college playing years.Key Facts
- The hearing took place near LSU’s Tiger Stadium, involving college football eligibility disputes.
- About several dozen athletes, including former professional players, waited for a ruling that could let them compete in NCAA games.
- East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden reviewed an earlier temporary order stopping the NCAA from making these athletes ineligible.
- The NCAA and Southeastern Conference (SEC) must explain why they shouldn’t be punished for rules that penalize schools for having former NFL or NBA players on their teams.
- Players like former Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright, Saints defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, and Broncos defensive back Blake Cotton have been recruited by LSU coach Lane Kiffin.
- Wright started practicing with LSU but cannot play in the upcoming game due to NCAA rules requiring seven days of practice before playing.
- The athletes argue they turned professional before NCAA rules changed to allow a fifth year of college competition.
- The lawsuit also names the SEC Commissioner after the league adopted strict penalties for schools with former pro athletes on their rosters.
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