Zakai Zeigler’s Lawsuit Hits NCAA Rule Change | Chattanooga News

Zakai Zeigler’s legal team just dropped a fiery amended lawsuit against the NCAA, weaponizing the league’s own recent rule change to prove it never needed the old four-year eligibility limit. The NCAA’s new five-year window—adopted in June—is being used as “compelling evidence” that the association has always had more flexible options and simply clung to outdated restrictions. Zeigler, part of the first NIL-era freshman class hit by the four-year rule (and missing out on an extra year due to COVID), could’ve earned between $2M and $4M in NIL value from a fifth season—and his lawyers are seeking triple that, up to $12M. Though he’s already withdrawn his request for a fifth season, the case is moving forward, with the NCAA trying to consolidate similar lawsuits into one district. This high-stakes battle could reshape college sports eligibility rules nationwide. 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/e9ea82c8ff656b9a