On Thursday, the SEC, led by commissioner Greg Sankey, acted to prevent former NFL players from joining LSU’s team before the regular season begins. The SEC emphasized the importance of maintaining clear boundaries between professional and college athletics, opposing teams adding players who have signed professional contracts. Historically, once an athlete signed with a professional team, they could no longer join the NCAA.
Before their season opener against Clemson, LSU and coach Lane Kiffin decided against including Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris in their 105-man roster. This decision aligned with the SEC’s stance and message.
What happened down there has left a stain on this league.
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, speaking on SEC Nation, suggested that the issue was so significant that some SEC members considered removing LSU from the conference. He acknowledged that while unlikely, a vote could result in LSU’s ejection, noting that fans might not oppose such a decision.
Finebaum criticized LSU’s leadership and Kiffin, describing Kiffin as immature and blaming LSU’s management for failing to control him. He commended Sankey’s efforts to preserve the league’s integrity during tumultuous times.
In a week of utter chaos, there was one hero, and he is Greg Sankey, the commissioner of the SEC.
Finebaum praised Sankey, saying his leadership, supported by other conference presidents, helped prevent a potentially damaging situation for the SEC.
It is uncertain whether Kiffin and LSU will attempt to add Wright or Harris to the team later this season.
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