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SEC Reveals Stiff Penalties for Teams Recruiting Pro Players Back to College
- On Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference finalized penalties for member schools rostering athletes previously signed by professional teams, authorizing Commissioner Greg Sankey to enforce the new rule against violators.
- LSU head coach Lane Kiffin recruited former Ole Miss players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris after a Louisiana judge granted a temporary restraining order allowing several NFL rookies to return for a fifth year of eligibility.
- The Big Ten and Big 12 are implementing similar bans on professional athletes, with Big Ten violations resulting in fines equal to 50% of a sport's operating budget and half-season coaching suspensions.
- LSU abstained from Wednesday's formal vote confirming penalties, while Kiffin expressed frustration on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday about conferences restricting returning players from competing in their leagues.
- Legal complexities persist as LSU basketball commitment RJ Luis secured a preliminary injunction Monday allowing him to play this season, creating uncertainty over whether schools must comply with conference rules or court orders.
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Scott Rabalais: It’s time for LSU, Lane Kiffin, Will Wade to end their eligibility fights
The SEC’s new rule against ex-pro players has forced the issue with Lane Kiffin and Will Wade, who both planned to bring in now ineligible players in Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and RJ Luis.
·New Orleans, United States
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SEC reportedly to suspend coaches who bring players back from pros
In the latest twist in NCAA conferences' attempts to prevent professional athletes from returning to college to compete in athletics, the Southeastern Conference on Wednesday reportedly agreed to punish schools that bring in players from the NFL, NBA or WNBA.
·London, United Kingdom
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SEC member abstained in unanimous vote about pro players
The SEC unanimously voted to approve penalties for teams who play professional athletes.
·Birmingham, United States
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