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LSU Excludes Two Former NFL Players from Season Opener Roster

LSU Tigers will not include former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris in their roster for the season opener against Clemson.

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LSU Tigers will not include former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris in their roster for the Saturday season opener against visiting Clemson. [1] Former LSU national champion and fans are criticizing Lane Kiffin regarding a recent eligibility controversy involving the LSU Tigers. [2] The SEC and the NCAA have vehemently opposed the return of athletes from the pro ranks to college programs, including a federal lawsuit filed by the SEC against Kiffin and a number of LSU administrators on Thursday in Alabama. [3] The SEC passed a rule last week that permitted commissioner Greg Sankey to punish any school that added players who signed NFL contracts to its roster, with penalties including a half-season suspension of the head coach and a fine of half of the school's football athletic budget. [4] Tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris will miss the Saturday contest but could be added to the roster at a later date if they remain enrolled in school. [5] A court ruled that Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris can be rostered by LSU after they turned professional in the NFL last season. [6] Critics described the situation as sad, pathetic, and embarrassing. [7] Critics urged to stop the nonsense surrounding the eligibility issue. [8]
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  1. LSU Tigers will not include former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris in their roster for the Saturday season opener against visiting Clemson. · Deadspin
  2. Former LSU national champion and fans are criticizing Lane Kiffin regarding a recent eligibility controversy involving the LSU Tigers. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. The SEC and the NCAA have vehemently opposed the return of athletes from the pro ranks to college programs, including a federal lawsuit filed by the SEC against Kiffin and a number of LSU administrators on Thursday in Alabama. · Deadspin
  4. The SEC passed a rule last week that permitted commissioner Greg Sankey to punish any school that added players who signed NFL contracts to its roster, with penalties including a half-season suspension of the head coach and a fine of half of the school's football athletic budget. · Deadspin
  5. Tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris will miss the Saturday contest but could be added to the roster at a later date if they remain enrolled in school. · Deadspin
  6. A court ruled that Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris can be rostered by LSU after they turned professional in the NFL last season. · Yahoo! Sports
  7. Critics described the situation as sad, pathetic, and embarrassing. · Yahoo! Sports
  8. Critics urged to stop the nonsense surrounding the eligibility issue. · Yahoo! Sports
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