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A Louisiana judge blocked the SEC from punishing schools that roster Wright and Harris
Judge William Jorden granted a preliminary injunction Thursday night that prohibits the NCAA and SEC from punishing schools that put the named plaintiffs on the field, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris (ESPN Murphy / Olson / SDS / WAFB). The SEC says it will defend its no-former-pros standard and plans to appeal. Alabama's federal suit is still unresolved. Friday is the SEC 105 deadline before Saturday Clemson; SDS/Thamel say Wright and Harris expect to be added. Challenge slot empty:
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