SEC Considering Rule Change That Would Be Bad News for Lane Kiffin, LSU
Summary
A Louisiana judge allowed some NFL rookies to return to college football for a fifth year, despite having played professionally. The Big Ten conference has banned players who appeared on NFL rosters from playing for its teams, and the SEC is considering a similar rule that could affect LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s recruiting.Key Facts
- A judge issued a temporary order letting NFL rookies return to college football for a fifth year.
- Players who appeared on NFL rosters or signed professional contracts can play college football again under this order.
- The Big Ten conference passed a rule banning these players from joining its teams.
- The SEC is discussing adopting a similar rule that would prevent these players from competing in its schools.
- LSU head coach Lane Kiffin recruited two NFL rookies cut from their teams to join LSU, but they could be banned if the SEC rule passes.
- Other NFL rookies from various schools were also granted fifth-year college eligibility by the court order.
- This rule change could affect recruiting and player transfers in college football conferences.
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