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The Brewing Battle Between the SEC and LSU Heats up Ahead of Much-Anticipated Court Hearing
The league will argue the order blocks sanctions on schools that roster players with pro contracts or pro team experience.
- On Thursday, the Southeastern Conference will defend itself at a hearing in Louisiana against a temporary restraining order blocking the league's ban on former professional athletes.
- The SEC voted 15-0 last Wednesday to sanction schools and coaches for recruiting former pros, joining the Big Ten, Big 12, and Atlantic Coast Conference in adopting similar prohibitions.
- District Court Judge William Jorden granted a temporary restraining order to 33 athletes, including former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Zxavian Harris and former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright, both committed to LSU.
- Commissioner Greg Sankey said the SEC will "continue to comply with the Court's order" while contesting the allegations, characterizing the ruling as "not a final ruling on the merits."
- The hearing occurs Thursday, just 48 hours before the LSU Tigers kick off their season against Clemson, leaving the eligibility status of players like edge defender Jack Pyburn uncertain.
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