Big Ten reveals penalty for violating NFL rule; Is SEC next?
The Big Ten sports conference announced a penalty for breaking a rule related to hiring former NFL players. The conference is signaling its position on this issue, and observers are wondering whether the SEC conference will take similar action.
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