LSU and SEC face court hearing over eligibility of pro players

LSU and the SEC are set to meet in a Baton Rouge courthouse this Thursday regarding a legal challenge over player eligibility. A judge will hear arguments on a preliminary injunction concerning whether athletes who participated in NFL preseason activities may return to college rosters. LSU head coach Kiffin maintains plans to play athletes affected by the SEC’s new policy, which prohibits schools from using players with prior professional experience. The SEC intends to defend its authority as a voluntary association to enforce its own regulations despite a temporary restraining order currently blocking the ban. Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are among the players involved in the ongoing legal dispute. The court’s decision on Thursday will determine if the SEC can resume enforcement of its eligibility restrictions.

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