SEC sues LSU, alleging a coordinated push to recruit ex-pro athletes in defiance of rules

The Southeastern Conference has filed a lawsuit against LSU and its leadership in an Alabama federal court. The SEC alleges that the university engaged in a coordinated effort to recruit former professional athletes in defiance of established rules. This legal action specifically involves athletes, including former NFL players, who sought to join LSU by utilizing new NCAA regulations that permit five years of competition. The lawsuit focuses on the school's alleged violations regarding these recruitment practices.