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Timing of Protect College Sports Act + SEC Involvement | LSU's "Threat"
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:42 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:42 am
Executive Summary of Protect College Sports Act
Just yesterday, the United States Senate brought the act to the floor for debate. This is a bi-partisan bill that conferences (including the SEC) and university presidents have been leading the charge to enact following the House Settlement from 2025.
The major issue with House v. NCAA is that while there is legal precedent from the settlement established - it is not federally codified into law. That is why we will have TRO after TRO being issued by local/state judges.
Of note, there is already the "Lane Kiffin Rule" in the proposed Act.
If LSU were to successfully roster "NFL" players, there's the potential for the debate and vote in Congress to become an issue. That is why there is panic and overreaction from the Conference.
Chancellor Plowman at Tennessee has spent a significant amount of time and energy around this. Not only as the SEC Executive Committee Chairman, but on the NCAA President's Committee, and the College Sports Commission (currently the overseer of NIL).
LSU's current leadership is new. Yes, Verge has been here for decades but it's his first role as an AD. Rouse is a "nobody" in the world of higher-ed leadership. In the minds of those in power within the conference and nationally, they haven't put in the work specifically related to the Protect College Sports Act.
Just yesterday, the United States Senate brought the act to the floor for debate. This is a bi-partisan bill that conferences (including the SEC) and university presidents have been leading the charge to enact following the House Settlement from 2025.
The major issue with House v. NCAA is that while there is legal precedent from the settlement established - it is not federally codified into law. That is why we will have TRO after TRO being issued by local/state judges.
Of note, there is already the "Lane Kiffin Rule" in the proposed Act.
quote:
Mid-Season Coaching Restrictions (Sections 110)
An individual who serves as football athletic personnel for a varsity sports team at one institution during a competitive season shall not, during that same competitive season, perform head coaching duties for another institution. An individual who accepts employment as head coach at another institution during the same competitive season is ineligible to serve as head coach at the hiring institution through the conclusion of the competitive season of the prior institution or the hiring institution, whichever occurs later. This section applies only to institutions that compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
If LSU were to successfully roster "NFL" players, there's the potential for the debate and vote in Congress to become an issue. That is why there is panic and overreaction from the Conference.
Chancellor Plowman at Tennessee has spent a significant amount of time and energy around this. Not only as the SEC Executive Committee Chairman, but on the NCAA President's Committee, and the College Sports Commission (currently the overseer of NIL).
LSU's current leadership is new. Yes, Verge has been here for decades but it's his first role as an AD. Rouse is a "nobody" in the world of higher-ed leadership. In the minds of those in power within the conference and nationally, they haven't put in the work specifically related to the Protect College Sports Act.
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 10:49 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:45 am to CapitalTiger
“I am a fan of the university of Tennesee and my chancellors name is Donde Plowman” LOLLL
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:46 am to CapitalTiger
Yall know we are winning the Natty this year, right?
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:47 am to burreauxsballz
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“I am a fan of the university of Tennesee and my chancellors name is Donde Plowman” LOLLL
What part of any of this says I'm taking up for Plowman or a fan of Tenn?
I'm just pointing out why LSU is being singled out.
The powers at be don't want the Protect College Sports Act to implode at the 11th hour.
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 10:56 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:48 am to burreauxsballz
Can y'all imagine the Tennessee Chancellor being questioned by Sen. Kennedy about this act in front of the Judiciary Committee!
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:49 am to CapitalTiger
I never said you’re taking up for plowman im just making fun of her dumbass name and those dumb fricks that are fans of the school that is led by this hobo chick
Posted on 9/9/26 at 10:51 am to CapitalTiger
Frick Tenner the one and ONLY reason they have jumped on this is they hate Lane. Period end of discussion. Personally I’ll always remember them throwing us under the bus and then backing over us. Those rats fricks. I can’t wait to beat them by 40 in November. I hope we score with one minute left on the clock in a blowout and then go for two.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:01 am to CapitalTiger
This is all so friggin stupid.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:03 am to CapitalTiger
Any federal legislation regarding this would be, strictly speaking, outside the remit of Congress, but why should that matter? lol
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:03 am to CapitalTiger
quote:
Mid-Season Coaching Restrictions (Sections 110)
An individual who serves as football athletic personnel for a varsity sports team at one institution during a competitive season shall not, during that same competitive season, perform head coaching duties for another institution. An individual who accepts employment as head coach at another institution during the same competitive season is ineligible to serve as head coach at the hiring institution through the conclusion of the competitive season of the prior institution or the hiring institution, whichever occurs later. This section applies only to institutions that compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
If I'm reading this correctly, it's saying that Lane would have had to coach for Ole Miss in the CFP last season, like he wanted, or perform zero official duties for LSU until Ole Miss was eliminated. And I guess this would apply to other coaches who take bigger jobs.
This seems like it could open another Pandora's box of issues surrounding buyouts, portal windows, signing periods, bowl schedules, etc.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:05 am to CapitalTiger
frick you and that bitch
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:06 am to CapitalTiger
This legislation has no chance in a Democratic congress, so it needs to pass now to survive. (In case people haven't followed, the Dems are taking one or both houses in the midterms barring some last minute major changes in polling)
Well, they just pissed off Sen. Kennedy and Cassidy and probably the Speaker and Majority leader of the House as well. These are 4 people they need.
If the SEC somehow thought this behavior was a way to push the passage of this act, I think Kennedy's Hobo comment from yesterday showed them otherwise.
Remember, the NFL got the Broadcasting Act passed (with its anti-trust exemption) by promising Sen Russel Long (was a committee chair in the senate) and Rep. Hale Boggs (majority whip) an NFL franchise (The Saints). If you want legislation, you play along with influential Congressmen, not piss them off.
Well, they just pissed off Sen. Kennedy and Cassidy and probably the Speaker and Majority leader of the House as well. These are 4 people they need.
If the SEC somehow thought this behavior was a way to push the passage of this act, I think Kennedy's Hobo comment from yesterday showed them otherwise.
Remember, the NFL got the Broadcasting Act passed (with its anti-trust exemption) by promising Sen Russel Long (was a committee chair in the senate) and Rep. Hale Boggs (majority whip) an NFL franchise (The Saints). If you want legislation, you play along with influential Congressmen, not piss them off.
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 11:09 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:08 am to CapitalTiger
quote:bullshite!
If LSU were to successfully roster "NFL" players, there's the potential for the debate and vote in Congress to become an issue. That is why there is panic and overreaction from the Conference.
A) This year was always a one off d/t the NCAA's idiotic timing of the 5-for-5 role out
B) Texas rostered an NFL player, others did as well.
C) Harris never dressed in an NFL uniform and never set foot on an NFL practice field
D) The absolute bitch you're referring to flaunted an "institutional control" accusation at LSU, while her own FB head coach suggested fans bring golf balls and mustard bottles into the stands when LSU comes to town, and hurl them at LSU coaches/players on the sideline.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:10 am to bstaceyau19
Take you nonsense to the poli board.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:10 am to CapitalTiger
Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but I think the SEC is using LSU as leverage to get the PCSA passed. They know Johnson, Scalise, Kennedy, etc. are in positions to get it done.
There's a reason they didn't go after the other schools.
There's a reason they didn't go after the other schools.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:10 am to CapitalTiger
The problem now is the ncaa asked Congress to get involved to give them and the conferences limited antitrust protections with premise of they can self govern.
Now the SEC is pretty much showing the world they will overstep not only a state court injunction but authority over its members, considering LSU broke no rules and has de-escalated the situation at every turn. Not to mention pissed off both Louisiana state senators, possibly the speaker of the house in Mike Johnson, an LSU alum, as well. Why should Congress grant them protections when they show they are abusing the power they have now? Kennedy alluded to that already, in my opinion.
Now the SEC is pretty much showing the world they will overstep not only a state court injunction but authority over its members, considering LSU broke no rules and has de-escalated the situation at every turn. Not to mention pissed off both Louisiana state senators, possibly the speaker of the house in Mike Johnson, an LSU alum, as well. Why should Congress grant them protections when they show they are abusing the power they have now? Kennedy alluded to that already, in my opinion.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:12 am to Ironhead985
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frick you and that bitch
Bro. You alright?
Reading comprehension must not be your friend. I'm in no way advocating for the position that Sankey and Plowman are taking...just pointing out the why behind it.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:17 am to The Pirate King
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Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but I think the SEC is using LSU as leverage to get the PCSA passed. They know Johnson, Scalise, Kennedy, etc. are in positions to get it done.
There's a reason they didn't go after the other schools.
I'm not sure I follow. Throw LSU of the SEC and that's the way to get 4 Louisiana congresspeople to give them even more authority to do things like that?
The Hobo comment was not meant as support for the PCSA.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:21 am to bstaceyau19
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Throw LSU of the SEC and that's the way to get 4 Louisiana congresspeople to give them even more authority to do things like that?
They're not doing it, they're threatening it. And as expected Kennedy did exactly what they wanted, which was come out and say the PCSA needs to be passed ASAP. I'm sure Johnson and the others will follow suit.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:21 am to White Tiger
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Any federal legislation regarding this would be, strictly speaking, outside the remit of Congress, but why should that matter? lol
The 5 for 5 rule is part of the PCSA
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