Marcus Freeman discusses Ohio State scandal as Lane Kiffin adds pro players

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman reflected on the 2010 Ohio State tattoo scandal during a recent interview, contrasting that era of college football with the current of name, image, and likeness rights. Freeman, who was a graduate assistant at Ohio State during the tenure of Jim Tressel, noted that the infractions resulting in Tressel's resignation would be considered minor by today's standards. Meanwhile, a different debate has emerged regarding the recruitment of players who have already signed professional contracts. Freeman maintains that Notre Dame will not pursue such athletes, citing concerns over team cohesion and fairness. Conversely, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has actively recruited recently waived professional talent to bolster his roster. A Louisiana court currently prevents the SEC from penalizing institutions that sign players previously under professional contracts.

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