Big Ten bars football players with pro contracts from returning to play amid NCAA eligibility chaos
- On Tuesday, the Big Ten is set to pass a rule prohibiting players who declared for the NFL draft, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed pro contracts from joining any Big Ten school.
- LSU coach Lane Kiffin prompted the action by recruiting Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who secured an unexpected fifth year of eligibility through a Louisiana court order bypassing standard NCAA rules.
- The NCAA stated that court-granted eligibility rulings have a "destabilizing effect" on college sports; the regulation applies to any athlete who has participated in pro leagues to maintain competitive equity.
- Meanwhile, the Southeastern Conference stated Monday that it firmly opposes professional athletes returning to college competition, while the ACC and Big 12 are reportedly exploring similar bans on professional players.
- Facing ongoing eligibility confusion, the SEC is calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act to establish national standards and ensure a level playing field for student-athletes.
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Big Ten moves to bar former pro players from returning to college football
The Big Ten has adopted a new rule prohibiting football players with professional experience from returning to compete for one of its schools, becoming the first of the Power Four conferences to formally establish such a restriction as college football confronts a growing eligibility dispute. The policy applies to players who declared for the NFL draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster or signed a contract with a professional footb…
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