Big Ten, SEC ban on former NFL players invites a contempt-of-court motion
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Big Ten and SEC have banned players with signed NFL contracts from competing for their member schools, but this move may face legal challenges following an injunction allowing players like Dae’Quan Wright to join LSU.
- Attorney Ryan Downton, involved in the case securing the injunction, plans to seek a contempt ruling against the NCAA for allegedly allowing conferences to violate court orders.
- Downton's legal team is also considering actions to hold the Big Ten and SEC accountable for what they describe as cartel-like coordination with the NCAA.
- The conferences appear to be using the ongoing legal and organizational turmoil to push for the Protect College Sports Act, aiming to prompt Congressional intervention in college sports governance.
- This situation highlights the broader conflict and instability within college sports as stakeholders seek legislative solutions to systemic issues.
