Trinidad Chambliss plans to file suit for sixth year of eligibility
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Key Points:
- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to file a lawsuit this week seeking a sixth year of eligibility after the NCAA denied his request, citing insufficient medical documentation.
- Chambliss has hired a Mississippi law firm with ties to the Ole Miss NIL collective to file the case in Mississippi, aiming to leverage local judicial support.
- The legal team intends to request both a preliminary and permanent injunction to compel the NCAA to grant Chambliss an additional season, though the delay in filing may weaken the case for immediate relief.
- Lawyer Tom Mars stated the lawsuit will be more detailed than previous eligibility cases, requiring significant preparation before seeking an injunction to allow Chambliss to play next season.
- This lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions in college football
