SEC to Vote on Potential Expulsion of LSU Over Professional Player Dispute
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The Southeastern Conference has scheduled a vote for Thursday to determine whether to expel Louisiana State University from the conference. The move follows a legal battle over the SEC's Professionalism Rules, which prohibit athletes who have signed professional contracts or been on professional rosters from competing in college athletics. The SEC alleges that LSU engaged in a coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes, specifically citing players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris who spent time in NFL training camps. While a Louisiana court previously ruled that the school could allow these players to compete, the SEC is seeking a temporary restraining order to enforce its own governance. Recent reports indicate that LSU may be backing down, as the two roster spots intended for Wright and Harris were reportedly filled by other players. The SEC maintains that a commitment to these rules is an essential element of membership.
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- Centre Associated Press: Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU, which backs off rostering pro players - AP News
- Centre-left CNN: SEC threatens to boot LSU out of the conference this week, court filing says
- Centre-left CNN: SEC threatens to kick LSU out of the conference
- Centre Reuters: SEC schedules vote on ousting LSU from conference - reuters.com
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