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A Louisiana judge blocked the SEC from punishing schools that roster the named ex-pros
Judge William Jorden granted a preliminary injunction Thursday night (~9–10:20pm ET per ESPN Dan Murphy / Max Olson / SDS / WAFB) prohibiting the NCAA and SEC from punishing schools that put the named ~42 plaintiffs on the field, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. SEC late-Thu statement: presidents unanimously say schools should not roster former pros; conference will defend the standard and plans to appeal. Alabama federal suit from Thursday morning still unresolved. Friday SEC 105 r
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WAFB: Decision made after the judge ruled for the players in the LSU-SEC fight
Open originalWAFB night reaction: a Louisiana judge ruled in favor of the players in the LSU-SEC fight over former professionals.
Wright speaks after the Louisiana preliminary injunction
Open originalDae'Quan Wright speaks after the preliminary injunction that blocks NCAA and SEC punishment for rostering the covered athletes.
ESPN reaction to the Louisiana injunction for the covered ex-pros
Open originalESPN reaction to Judge Jorden's preliminary injunction shielding schools that roster the named plaintiffs.
ESPNESPN: Judge grants injunction for pro players seeking an LSU returnDan Murphy: Judge William Jorden granted a preliminary injunction that prohibits the NCAA and SEC from punishing schools that put the named plaintiffs on the field.Read original Saturday Down SouthSDS: Louisiana judge clears the way for ex-NFL players to join LSUSaturday Down South: the preliminary injunction clears the way for the covered ex-pros, with the SEC planning to appeal and Friday's SEC 105 still ahead.Read original Saturday Down SouthSDS: The SEC released a statement on the Louisiana court rulingSDS: SEC presidents unanimously say schools should not roster former pros; conference will defend the standard and plans to appeal Jorden's preliminary injunction.Read original