SEC sues LSU, Lane Kiffin
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The SEC released a statement after a Louisiana judge granted a restraining order allowing LSU to field former NFL players this season.
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SEC releases strong statement after judge rules against league in LSU eligibility battle
Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers were at the center of a feud with the SEC after they tried to add NFL camp players to their roster. The SEC, along with the other conferences, passed rules trying to punish schools that tried to roster the players.
The NCAA heads to court in Louisiana in an attempt to stop LSU from fielding players with NFL experience. What's at stake for both sides.
Lane Kiffin and LSU football have the court on their side, at least for now. A Louisiana judge named William Jorden has granted an injunction that will make more than 40 athletes eligible to compete this season,
LSU President Wade Rousse said LSU will review the court’s order and continue working with the Southeastern Conference and NCAA.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the SEC to consider suspending or removing LSU from the conference if the school puts former professional football players on its roster.