LSU vs. SEC battle brewing: Will Lane Kiffin and Louisiana’s governor defy own conference over pro players?
LSU could be going up against its own conference as the controversy over signing former pro players continues.
A legal showdown may be brewing between LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin and LSU basketball coach Will Wade, as well as the Louisiana governor and the SEC over the issue of players who have signed professional contracts. This stems from a lawsuit filed in Louisiana state court, which granted over 30 plaintiffs, including former college football players Dae Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, an additional year of eligibility.
The SEC has since passed a rule banning former professional players from rejoining the conference. Kiffin and Wade have defended their decisions to sign the players, arguing that they either play for LSU or another team. However, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has asked Judge Ronald Johnson to uphold NCAA rules preventing athletes from returning to college.
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