Lane Kiffin & LSU Reportedly Now Facing Expulsion From SEC Over Signing NFL Players
While LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin are leading the movement of signing athletes who were playing for NFL teams […]
LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin have been leading the trend of signing athletes who were previously playing for NFL teams this summer, but the rest of the SEC has taken action to prevent the Tigers from competing in Week 1 of the new season. College sports has been embroiled in controversy, particularly in college basketball, where European and NBA G League professionals have been allowed to join the amateur ranks and earn lucrative NIL money.
Recently, the issue has also impacted the football side of college sports, with several state court rulings granting athletes who signed NFL deals this year an extra year of eligibility. Notably, LSU signed Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, but the move sparked widespread criticism. The Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 have all implemented new conference bylaws banning former NFL players from competing.
Despite the backlash, LSU insists they will proceed since they believe the legal rulings will shield them from punishment. However, this stance has riled other SEC schools, prompting officials to explore various measures, such as boycotting games, imposing probation or expulsion, and even filing a federal legal challenge.
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