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NCAA Rule Sparks Student-Athlete Lawsuit | Charleston News
Twelve former student-athletes are suing the NCAA over a new eligibility rule that caps college play at five seasons, forcing them to forfeit their final year despite graduating high school in 2022. Filing for an injunction in Cabell County, they’re joined by similar lawsuits nationwide. Marshall University’s AD Gerald Harrison confirms the school had to enforce the rule, even though athletes wanted to return — noting the NCAA’s goal is to reduce chaos and uncertainty in recruiting. While Harrison supports the change, he acknowledges the logistical burden on schools and coaches navigating…
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