Lane Kiffin, LSU Could Face Major SEC Punishment for Playing NFLers
Summary
LSU has added two former NFL players to its football team after a court allowed them to return to college play. The SEC is planning a rule to ban former NFL players from competing in its league, meaning these players might not be allowed to play, and LSU could face penalties if they do.Key Facts
- LSU added tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris, both recently released by NFL teams.
- A Louisiana judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing some NFL rookies to return to college football for a fifth year.
- The SEC considers adopting a rule like the Big Ten’s, which forbids former NFL players from playing in the conference.
- If LSU plays these players, they could be disqualified from the SEC season or fined $1 million.
- The SEC said college sports should be for college athletes, not former professional players.
- Lane Kiffin, LSU’s coach, criticized conferences for ignoring court orders that allow these players to compete.
- It is not clear whether LSU or Kiffin will challenge the SEC’s planned rule or penalties.
- The SEC wants to pass the Protect College Sports Act to clarify eligibility rules nationwide.
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