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College athletics eligibility dispute

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FIRST ENTRY AUG 26
SEP 05 · Day 11

Sportscaster Jim Gray calls court ruling on NFL players returning to college 'a shame'

Jim Gray said Lane Kiffin's motivations are to improve his team.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed a lawsuit against LSU.

Jim Gray is a Fox News contributor.

AUG 26 · Day 1

Sean McVay reacts to college football controversy

Sean McVay said he felt like he took a “freakin’ gummy.”

Ryan Downton said the SEC’s actions put the NCAA in contempt of multiple court orders.

Sean McVay was asked about the college football controversy on Tuesday during his press session at training camp.

AUG 26 · Day 1

College athletics eligibility fight between courts and SEC/Big Ten

The SEC has given Greg Sankey the power to enforce these rules, which include suspension of coaches and monetary fines to each school who violates them.

Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson sued the NCAA in a Texas court for an additional season.

The NCAA’s new eligibility guidelines give athletes five years to play five seasons of college athletics.

“So, you know, we have you know made a decision to recruit some kids around the country, and through these multiple injunctions around the country, which, this is not a first time in college sports, a group of players were granted a fifth year of eligibility, in multiple sports. And through them winning their injunction and entry into the portal, they’re available to recruit,”
LANE KIFFIN verbatim
AUG 26 · Day 1

Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 ban pro players returning to college; ACC considering

The Mountain West announced the same policy as the ACC banning professional players from returning.

SEC presidents met virtually on Monday to support opposition to professional players coming back to play in college.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey was granted full and unlimited authority, including the ability to suspend a school from competition.

“College athletes, not former professional athletes, have been at the heart of the Southeastern Conference. Individuals who choose to leave college athletics, sign professional playing contracts, and compete professionally should not then be permitted to return to college competition,”
AUG 26 · Day 1

Big Ten and SEC ban on former NFL players invites contempt-of-court motion

Ryan Downton said the legal team is considering a legal response to hold the Big Ten and SEC accountable for coordination with the NCAA.

The Big Ten and the SEC have decided to ban players who have signed NFL contracts from playing for their member schools.

Attorney Ryan Downton plans to request a contempt ruling against the NCAA for permitting conferences under its purview to violate court orders.

AUG 25

Bruce Pearl says conservatives attack college sports bill protecting women

President Trump has backed the Protect College Sports Act.

The University of Arkansas announced plans to eliminate its tennis programs before donors intervened to save them.

Section 127 of the Protect College Sports Act states that nothing in the bill will override, modify, or amend Title IX.

AUG 25

Ukrainian basketball player leaves LSU after Russian recruit signed

Koval's departure came less than two weeks after LSU signed a Russian player.

Kate Koval was born in Kyiv.

LSU coach Kim Mulkey said Koval was leaving for personal reasons.

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