LSU’s NFL Players in Legal Limbo | Amarillo News

LSU’s new coach Lane Kiffin is navigating a legal and athletic storm as former NFL players like Dae’Quan Wright and Jack Pyburn return to campus, defying the SEC’s new rule — temporarily halted by a judge — that bans pro players from college ball. With nearly 400 athletes suing the NCAA, Kiffin insists he’s making player-first decisions, not headlines, while acknowledging Wright can’t play in the opener due to NCAA rules. Other athletes, like Junior Tuihalamaka, are already practicing and suing for extra eligibility. University leaders are frustrated as the judge’s order includes the SEC, with a key hearing looming. Coaches like Steve Sarkisian are criticizing the NCAA’s stance, arguing it’s unfair to sideline college players who’ve been in the system for months. Kiffin remains calm, saying LSU hasn’t violated conference rules yet and will wait for court clarity — chaos is his specialty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad2e6db8c3f7ef97