{
  "id": 4879754,
  "title": "‘What are we doing here?’: Steve Sarkisian sparks outrage for calling LSU ‘morally wrong’ despite Texas having a former NFL player",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/what-are-we-doing-here-steve-sarkisian-sparks-outrage-for-calling-lsu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:01:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/doing-steve-sarkisian-sparks-outrage-150114457.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the college football season kicks off, controversy is brewing over LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's stance on players transitioning from the NFL to college rosters. The controversy intensified when Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian voiced his disapproval.\n\nSarkisian expressed his moral concern, stating, \"These players on all of our rosters, not just ours, have been working for 9 months for this moment on Saturday, which then will lead into the next 5 to 6 months. I think that’s wrong. That morally is wrong.\" This remark sparked outrage among fans and fellow coaches alike.\n\nHowever, it was quickly pointed out that Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson, who is projected to be a starter, had been part of NFL minicamps. This led to comments such as, \"Sark is so out of touch he forgot he has Cole Hutson on his team\" and \"Sark taking this hard a stance on this issue is kinda weird given that the only difference between the LSU players and Cole Hutson is that Cole wasn’t good enough for an NFL team to offer him a contract.\"\n\nThe situation is further complicated by the recent failure of Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act. This has left college football in a precarious position, and leaders like Kiffin and Sarkisian are being criticized for their seemingly self-serving motives.",
  "summary": "The college football season has officially started, and new LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin has proven to be as controversial as ever. Tight end Dae’Quan Wright, who was released by the Cleveland Browns, has been practicing with the team. The move has left other SEC programs furious, with leaders in the conference exploring severe…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Steve Sarkisian rips coaches for bringing back NFL players after Texas OL rejoined team after NFL minicamp stints",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/steve-sarkisian-rips-coaches-for-bringing-back-nfl-players-after",
        "published": "2026-09-01T01:08:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}