LSU Seeks SEC Lawsuit Dismissal
Louisiana Attorney General and LSU Move to Dismiss SEC Football Recruitment Lawsuit
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has asked a federal judge to dismiss the Southeastern Conference’s lawsuit against LSU and state officials over the university’s attempt to recruit football players who had attended NFL training camps. LSU ultimately did not roster the players after the SEC threatened possible expulsion, and the dismissal motions argue the dispute no longer presents imminent harm and is moot. LSU separately filed its own motion, challenging the SEC’s claims that the recruiting effort created competitive harm and violated conference rights. Murrill says the SEC has not withdrawn its case despite efforts to de-escalate, so she is acting in Louisiana’s interests to seek dismissal.
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The players were identified as defensive tackle Zxavian Harris and tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who enrolled at LSU after spending the summer at NFL training camps.
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Murrill's filing says LSU did not disrupt the SEC's September 10 meeting, as well as noting that LSU did not roster the players.
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LSU asked the court to dismiss the SEC's claims with prejudice and require the conference to pay the defendants' costs; LSU also argued that any harm from being associated with LSU was self-inflicted and that LSU could not force the SEC to take any action.
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The dispute has also drawn attention to former NBA player R.J. Luis Jr., who signed with LSU's basketball team earlier in the year.
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