Judge’s Order Prohibits SEC From Blocking Pro Athletes’ Return

In latest eligibility twist, Texas judge rules NCAA can’t sideline Syracuse WR Justus Ross-Simmons

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons was one of 41 athletes who sued the NCAA in a Texas court on Thursday and received a quick ruling that will likely put him back on the practice field immediately.

Judge makes ruling against SEC in latest twist to fifth-year eligibility drama

Dallas Judge Martin Hoffman ruled the SEC and NCAA cannot stop 41 pro athletes from returning to college for a fifth year of eligibility.

Judge’s order prohibits SEC from blocking pro athletes’ return

By Field Level Media Aug 28 (Field Level Media) - A group of 41 athletes can't be blocked by the NCAA, the Southeastern Conference or SEC commissioner Greg Sankey from going back to college for one more season thanks to a ​restraining order signed Thur...

Texas Judge Freezes SEC Pro-Athlete Ban, Clears NFL Players to Return to College

A Dallas County judge has thrown a wrench into the SEC's attempt to keep former professional athletes off college rosters, issuing a 14-day temporary restraining order that blocks the NCAA, the SEC, and Commissioner Greg Sankey from stopping 41 plaintiffs from returning to Division I competition. The group includes three athletes currently on active NFL rosters — Dallas Cowboys receiver Jordan Hudson, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Wesley Bissain…

SEC Eligibility Fight Raises a Bigger Question: What Defines a Pro?

Define Pro: LSU, the SEC and College Football’s Eligibility Problem Define Pro By Todd Horne | Vice President & Executive Editor, Tiger Rag Who’s ready for college football season? Nine days from now, No. 11 [...] The post SEC Eligibility Fight Raises a Bigger Question: What Defines a Pro? appeared first on TigerRag.com.