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SEC could still punish Lane and LSU

Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:33 pm
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
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Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:33 pm
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The SEC’s move to take expulsion off the table doesn’t preclude the conference from levying punishment against LSU or Kiffin for the football program’s efforts to roster former NFL players ahead of Saturday’s season-opener.
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Can someone explain this to me like I am a 4 year old Ole Miss fan. How can they punish us when we didn’t break any rules?
Posted by Choupique19
The cheap seats
Member since Sep 2005
65652 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:35 pm to
LSU will not agree to any punishment.

The SEC can't level punishment against someone who hasn't broken any rules.
Posted by lurking
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Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:36 pm to
Posted by CDawson
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
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Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:37 pm to
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efforts to roster former NFL players


Texas actually DID roster an NFL player. What the…

LSU never did.
Posted by laneinMississippi
Member since Jul 2026
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Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:38 pm to
Posted by Honkus
Member since Aug 2005
58654 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:40 pm to
He's really gonna try to suspend Lane for Ole Miss aint he
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
46137 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:42 pm to
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He's really gonna try to suspend Lane for Ole Miss aint he


I believe so.
Posted by Pedropatterstine
Member since Aug 2026
794 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:43 pm to
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Texas actually DID roster an NFL player.


Yes, but did you notice when Sark announced it, he was quick to say it had nothing to do with the recent rule changes, it was some other NCAA issue. LOL. You will never hear what the other was. You know good and damn well Sankey went to Sark and told him what to say for an out.
Posted by Salviati
Member since Apr 2006
8119 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:43 pm to
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Can someone explain this to me like I am a 4 year old Ole Miss fan. How can they punish us when we didn’t break any rules?
It is difficult to believe that the SEC could punish LSU without proof or even an allegation of prohibited conduct.

However, Section 3.1.5 of the SEC Constitution and Bylaws grants the SEC's presidents and chancellors "plenary power and authority with respect to all affairs of the Conference of any type or nature whatsoever." The bylaws explicitly state that the leaders may take these actions "in their sole discretion."

There is no requirement for: (1) proof that LSU broke a rule, or (2) an allegation that LSU broke a rule.

Thus, the procedure for the SEC to issue penalties requires only two steps: (1) the SEC Commissioner issues a notice to call a Special Meeting of the conference leaders; (2) at least two-thirds of the conference leaders (11 out of 16) must vote in favor of the penalties.

No charge. No evidence. No hearing.
Posted by MrWalkingMan
Republic of West Florida
Member since Aug 2010
8650 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:44 pm to
I sadly read that entire filth article. The part you quoted was the only part of it even remotely alluding to the idea of punishment.

No sources, so citations, no in-depth knowledge or insider intel.

Just one paragraph of wishful fan faction in what is otherwise a rehashing of events to date.

Posted by Tunasntigers92
The Boot
Member since Sep 2014
28463 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:45 pm to
Get out
Posted by Tiger987
Member since Nov 2021
1318 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:45 pm to
Did Texas guy sign a pro contract like Wright and Harris? Yall correct me if I’m wrong. Not trying to flame.
What other players filing for 5th year signed with pro teams?
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 9:50 pm
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
80361 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:45 pm to
I don’t think there will be any punishment. I think the sec wants this to go away. I think lsu wants it to go away.

However, if they do try to punish lsu or Kiffin, I hope the other schools recognize the precedent being set.
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
180229 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:46 pm to
They cannot just randomly hand out a suspension to a coach with no rhyme or support. Will not happen.
Posted by tigerfan88
Member since Jan 2008
9419 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:47 pm to
The complete lack of independent arbitration or fact finding in the SEC bylaws is absurd.

All it takes is the other schools to decide to gang up on you and they can do whatever they want. Your only recourse is to threaten litigation.
Posted by Pedropatterstine
Member since Aug 2026
794 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:48 pm to
LSU better not accept any fkn penalties, I don't even care if they are token. There are fkn teams in the SEC that ACTUALLY DID play these players, and not a word. You have a fkn 6th year qb, who was denied twice by the NCAA, only to have an OM alum issue an injunction to allow him to play. Not a word about an oxford Kangaroo Court. FK the SEC.

LSU has them by the balls in many different areas, and could win a massive suit, and the SEC knows it. I'd say tread lightly SEC. Sankey is gone I guarantee you, and honestly, Tenn needs to get rid of that liberal freak in Knoxville.
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
46137 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:48 pm to
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However, Section 3.1.5 of the SEC Constitution and Bylaws grants the SEC's presidents and chancellors "plenary power and authority with respect to all affairs of the Conference of any type or nature whatsoever." The bylaws explicitly state that the leaders may take these actions "in their sole discretion." There is no requirement for: (1) proof that LSU broke a rule, or (2) an allegation that LSU broke a rule. Thus, the procedure for the SEC to issue penalties requires only two steps: (1) the SEC Commissioner issues a notice to call a Special Meeting of the conference leaders; (2) at least two-thirds of the conference leaders (11 out of 16) must vote in favor of the penalties.


Ain’t no way in hell that is legal.
Posted by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
16732 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:48 pm to
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Did Texas guy sign a pro contract like Wright and Harris?


Why would this be the line? The Texas linemen was at the Cowboys camp, wearing a Dallas jersey practicing with members of the team.

I don’t think any of them should be eligible, but splitting this hair is the worst.
Posted by Tvilletiger
PVB
Member since Oct 2015
6084 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:49 pm to
CFP still could try and maybe they feel like they have an ace in the hole.
Posted by Tiger987
Member since Nov 2021
1318 posts
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:51 pm to
Earlier threads were insinuating that was a big part of the issue. Don’t shoot the messenger. Anyone can go on a practice field and put a jersey on if asked to. I thought signing the contract was the issue?
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 9:58 pm
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