Kiffin Blasts SEC, Big Ten for Banning 100-Plus Players Cleared by Court Order
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Updated · ESPN · Aug 25
Kiffin Blasts SEC, Big Ten for Banning 100-Plus Players Cleared by Court Order
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 25
Summary
Over 100 athletes in multiple sports were cleared by a Louisiana court order, and Lane Kiffin said the SEC and Big Ten cannot claim to respect past eligibility rulings while rejecting this one.
Tuesday's conference bans target players who signed professional contracts, even though Kiffin said this dispute is narrowly about 2022 recruits who entered the NFL before the NCAA adopted its new five-for-five eligibility rule in June.
Dae'Quan Wright became the flashpoint after the Browns waived him Monday; he cleared waivers Tuesday and is expected to sign with LSU on Wednesday.
LSU is also expected to add Zxavian Harris and Junior Tuihalamaka, with all three among 16 players who won a restraining order in the broader fight over 2022 recruiting-class eligibility.