SEC Bans Athletes From Returning To College After Signing Pro Contracts

SEC joins Big Ten in banning athletes who declared for drafts, signed pro contracts, or appeared on pro rosters from returning to college play.
Penalties for noncompliant programs are severe: coach suspended half the season, half the team’s operating budget cut, and loss of SEC voting rights.
Decision leaves LSU and Lane Kiffin isolated after he pursued NFL-camp players, despite recent court rulings allowing some players to seek extra eligibility.