SEC Reveals Punishment for Schools that Roster Former Pro Players

SEC reveals punishment for schools that roster former pro players

The SEC and Big Ten both approved policies to prevent pro players from returning to college amid the ongoing controversy regarding the Class of 2022 athletes. The Big Ten Conference was the first to vote on the policy on Tuesday, and on the same day, the EC agreed to add a policy of their own. As such, the SEC is set to hand down several punishments to any program that violates this policy, including the following: Half-season suspension for he…

SEC’s penalties severe for pro athletes on rosters

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SEC responds as LSU looks to bring former pro athletes back to the college level

Greg Sankey and the Southeastern Conference are prepared to penalize Lane Kiffin, LSU and other schools for adding professional athletes like RJ Luis and Dae’Quan Wright to their college rosters.

Lane Kiffin, LSU could face major SEC punishment for playing NFLers

Playing ex-Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright and ex-Saints DL Zxavian Harris could result in a possible SEC ban for Lane Kiffin and LSU.

SEC Bans Athletes From Returning To College After Signing Pro Contracts

The Southeastern Conference has joined the Big Ten in barring athletes with professional experience from returning to college sports, directly countering roster moves by LSU head coach Lane Kiffin. The SEC posted an official statement on social media on Tuesday night, stating member schools are prohibited from fielding athletes who declared for professional drafts without properly withdrawing, signed professional contracts or appeared on a profe…

Greg Sankey will have 'full power' to punish SEC schools for violating pro player policy, per report

The SEC won’t allow professional athletes to play in the conference if they signed a contract with a team or appeared on a team’s roster, according to a policy announced on Tuesday evening. Should a program violate that policy, it’ll face punishment from conference commissioner Greg Sankey. Sankey was given “full power” to do so via a 16-0 vote by the conference’s universities, according to CBS Sports’ John Talty. Of course, what those punishmen…