Clemson Counsel Claims LSU Rostering Former Professional Players Could Breach Contract Between Schools
LSU left two open roster spots after weighing court approval against Clemson’s warning that the move could breach the teams’ game contract.
- On Friday, Clemson general counsel Chip Hood emailed LSU's counsel, warning that fielding former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris in Saturday's season opener could breach the game contract between the two institutions.
- LSU coach Lane Kiffin sought to roster Wright and Harris after a Louisiana district court injunction Thursday temporarily permitted former professional athletes to return to college football, bypassing SEC and NCAA rules.
- Leaving two spots open on its 103-man roster, LSU signaled it could add both players later, while Clemson's formal notice documented its contractual objections despite the Louisiana court's injunction.
- The Tigers opened Saturday's season opener against Clemson without Wright and Harris on the roster; Kiffin later said the decision served the "best interest of the team and university."
- Both players remain enrolled and eligible for addition later this season as the SEC pursues a federal lawsuit in Alabama to enforce its prohibition on former professional athletes.
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LSU does not roster former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris for Clemson opener
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LSU makes surprising decision on ex-NFL players ahead of season opener
LSU has backed down in its game of chicken with the SEC, at least for the time being. The Tigers have reportedly left tight end Dae’Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris off the team’s roster ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Clemson. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, LSU has listed 103 players on their …
LSU leaves former pro players off roster for opener vs. Clemson - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Sep 05 (Field Level Media) - The two former NFL players who returned to college to join the LSU program were not added to the Tigers' roster ahead of the Saturday season opener against visiting Clemson. Tight end Dae'Quan Wright and [...]
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