Amid expulsion talk, Lane Kiffin says LSU intends to comply with SEC orders regarding NFL players: 'Of course we will'
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Key Points:
- LSU football coach Lane Kiffin stated that his program will comply with SEC rules prohibiting former NFL players from being on the roster, pending a court hearing scheduled for Thursday that could impact the enforcement of these rules.
- Several former NFL players, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, have joined LSU's preseason roster after a local court ruling granted them additional college eligibility despite NCAA restrictions.
- The SEC has responded to the court ruling by barring players with professional contracts from competing, and is reportedly considering drastic measures against LSU, including boycotts or expulsion from the conference.
- Kiffin emphasized that players practicing with LSU, such as Wright, have done so with SEC knowledge and that compliance will be ensured before final roster cuts due Friday.
- Despite the controversy, Kiffin expressed comfort with the "controlled chaos" surrounding the situation, stating that team leaders support the decision to bring these players onto the roster.
