The Roster Ruckus: A Broader Battle for College Athletics' Future The recent developments surrounding LSU's roster decisions have exposed a contentious issue at the heart of college athletics: the recruitment and eligibility of former NFL players.
This case is symptomatic of a larger problem that threatens the NCAA's fundamental principles.
At its core, this dispute is not just about two individual players, Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who were denied roster spots by LSU despite being cleared to return for their fifth year.