The fight between the SEC and LSU isn’t over and the Tigers still could be kicked out of the conference

Key Points:

• The SEC has filed a response to LSU's motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit, stating the dispute over LSU's roster violations remains active and unresolved.
• The conflict centers on LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade recruiting players who have declared for or been involved in the NBA draft, violating SEC rules prohibiting athletes who did not properly withdraw from professional drafts.
• Despite some players like R.J. Luis not being rostered following a court injunction, LSU continues to pursue eligibility for other players with professional ties, prompting the SEC to warn it may seek further legal action if necessary.
• SEC commissioner Greg Sankey expressed frustration with LSU's defiance of conference rules, emphasizing the league's discomfort with the situation but acknowledging the limited options available to enforce compliance.
• While expulsion of LSU is unlikely due to the school's financial and cultural value to the SEC, the conference has approved disciplinary measures including coach suspensions, fines, and loss of voting rights to address violations of its professionalism policies.