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Big Ten Draws Line on Pro Players Returning | Lansing News
The Big Ten just drew a hard line: once you sign a pro contract, you’re out of college ball forever — the first conference to officially do it. Sparked by a court order letting a former Mississippi player return for a fifth year despite signing pro deals, the move threatens to blur the college-pro divide. Coaches and ADs are alarmed, fearing fairness is being compromised as players jump between levels. The SEC’s already aligned against this trend, forcing conferences to scramble for their own rules as lawsuits pile up. This isn’t just about eligibility — it’s a seismic shift in how college…
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