Joey Aguilar Loses In Court Against NCAA, As Tennessee Will Have New Starting QB
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Key Points:
- Former Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's lawsuit seeking a sixth year of college football eligibility was denied after a Knoxville Chancellor refused to grant a preliminary injunction due to insufficient evidence.
- Aguilar's legal team failed to provide concrete proof of financial harm related to the NIL market or lost revenue, which was a key aspect of their argument for extended eligibility.
- Chancellor Chris Heagerty emphasized that decisions cannot be based on speculation and highlighted the lack of data to support claims of financial or competitive harm.
- The NCAA expressed gratitude for the ruling, reaffirming their commitment to uphold eligibility standards and ensure fair competition, while continuing to work on student-athlete benefits and legislative stability.
- Aguilar is now expected to focus on preparing for the NFL combine, and Tennessee
