Judge grants TRO against SEC, Greg Sankey over fifth-year issue
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- A judge in Dallas has issued a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, the SEC, and Commissioner Greg Sankey, blocking the SEC's attempt to ignore a prior injunction granting high-school class of 2022 players a fifth year of eligibility.
- The injunction applies to players who have spent time under contract with NFL teams, ensuring they receive an additional year of college eligibility.
- The SEC's effort to prohibit players from using this extra eligibility was unsuccessful and appears to be a strategic move to build political momentum for the Protect College Sports Act.
- The Protect College Sports Act aims to secure an antitrust exemption for schools and limit players' rights, with the Senate expected to consider the bill soon after its summer recess.
