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The SEC sued LSU and Lane Kiffin over former NFL players returning to college
The SEC sued LSU and Lane Kiffin in federal court over recruiting former NFL signees from the Browns, Saints, and Buccaneers. Greg Sankey testified the same day in Baton Rouge after a state judge left about 7 of 44 plaintiffs with SEC claims. Wright is practicing but likely sits Saturday vs Clemson under the seven-day acclimatization rule; Friday is the SEC 105 roster deadline.
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WDSU broke the SEC federal suit against LSU and Lane Kiffin
Open originalFletcher Mackel on WDSU: the SEC filed in federal court against LSU and Lane Kiffin over former NFL players, same day as the Baton Rouge hearing.
Pro Football TalkPFT: The SEC sued LSU and Lane Kiffin over the NFL transfer fightFlorio/PFT (~2:08pm ET): SEC filed in N.D. Alabama against LSU, Kiffin, Rousse, Ausberry, and the Board over recruiting Browns, Saints, and Buccaneers signees.Read original WAFBWAFB: The SEC-LSU fight escalated with a federal lawsuitWAFB: federal suit lands as Sankey testifies in Baton Rouge; state judge had already sided with the SEC on improper cumulation (~7 of 44 plaintiffs keep SEC claims).Read original On3On3: The SEC filed against LSU and Lane Kiffin after the push for former NFL playersOn3: SEC lawsuit follows LSU's push to bring back former NFL players ahead of the Clemson week roster clock.Read original