Ripple effects of injunction allowing pro players to play for LSU go beyond Lane Kiffin and the SEC
The story has dominated the discourse over the last few weeks, but the ramifications of Thursday's ruling will last much longer than the chatter.
A temporary injunction issued by a Louisiana District Court judge has allowed over 40 student-athletes, including former NFL players Dae Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, to be rostered by FBS schools, including LSU. The SEC swiftly filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block these players from returning to college football. This ruling, granted on Thursday, precedes LSU's matchup against Clemson on Saturday.
The decision has sparked controversy and debate, with potential consequences extending beyond the two players involved. The ruling explicitly bars LSU, the NCAA, and the SEC from taking actions that negatively impact the athletes, making it challenging to prevent Wright and Harris from playing if they choose to do so. The outcome of this decision could have significant implications for Wright and Harris' futures, both in college football and the NFL, as well as for LSU's coach, Lane Kiffin, and the SEC.
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- Are LSU's pros allowed to play? Judge rules in favor of players, paving way for return to college sports.yahoo.com
- Louisiana Judge Rules Players Can Go From NFL Back to College frontofficesports.com
