Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for ex-NFL players to join LSU roster
A Louisiana judge ruled against the NCAA, which could allow LSU to add former NFL players to its football roster. The ruling came in a case about player eligibility. The NCAA and LSU disagree about whether these players should be permitted to compete.
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4 sourcesLouisiana judge rules against NCAA in high-profile LSU case over ex-NFL players
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for ex-NFL players to join LSU roster
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11 sourcesLouisiana judge rules against NCAA, sides with former NFL rookies in eligibility case
LSU releases statement after judge rules against NCAA
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5 sourcesJudge grants injunction against NCAA, SEC, allowing athletes with NFL ties eligible to play for LSU, others
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for ex-NFL players to join LSU roster
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