The SEC's Unyielding Stance: A Test of College Football's Integrity The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has taken a firm stance on its rule prohibiting NFL players from returning to college athletics, with Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman declaring that the league "will not budge" on this issue.
This unyielding position is being tested in the ongoing eligibility lawsuit between LSU and the SEC.
At the heart of the matter is the SEC's long standing rule prohibiting players who have signed professional contracts from returning to college sports.