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SEC vs LSU Over Pro Athlete Rules | Lafayette Louisiana News
The SEC is suing LSU over a bold new crackdown on former pro athletes, accusing the school of intentionally recruiting ex-NFL and NBA players — a move that violates league rules. As the conference pushes for federal court intervention to enforce its stance, Commissioner Greg Sankey defends the sweeping new penalties, including fines and coach suspensions, saying they’re needed to draw a clear line between college and professional sports. But attorneys for athletes like Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright challenge the SEC’s authority, pointing to overlapping NCAA rules and questioning why such…
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