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Judge lets LSU add ex-NFL players to team's roster

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A judge ruled Thursday night that the Louisiana State University football team could roster two players who had brief stints with NFL teams. Attorneys for the Southeastern Conference say they plan to file an appeal. Yahoo Sports senior writer Ross Dellenger joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night before LSU was due to submit its…

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for ex-NFL players to join LSU roster (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night before LSU was due to submit its…

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Louisiana judge rules against NCAA in eligibility case, clearing the way for LSU to add ex-NFL players to its roster (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Louisiana judge rules against NCAA in eligibility case, clearing the way for LSU to add ex-NFL players to its roster

  4. Fox News

    Judge grants injunction against NCAA, SEC, allowing athletes with NFL ties eligible to play for LSU, others (opens Fox News)

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    A Louisiana judge granted an injunction on Thursday to allow athletes with professional ties to play for LSU and others to start a wild week in college football.

  5. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Judge rules against NCAA, grants eligibility for ex-NFL players (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    SEC rosters must be submitted by Friday.

  6. New York Post

    Judge allows NFL players to return to LSU in bombshell decision (opens New York Post)

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    The battle for college eligibility has swung to the side of the players — at least for the moment.

  7. AL.com

    LSU releases statement after judge rules against NCAA (opens AL.com)

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    "LSU respects the judicial process and the court’s decision."

  8. CBS News

    Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, sides with former NFL rookies in eligibility case (opens CBS News)

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    Former NFL rookies could be playing college football again after a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, giving Louisiana State University a win. Mark Strassmann reports.

  9. Fast Company

    Louisiana judge rules against NCAA in high-profile LSU case over ex-NFL players (opens Fast Company)

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    LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night before LSU was due to submit its…

  10. CBS News

    Judge lets LSU add ex-NFL players to team's roster (opens CBS News)

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    A judge ruled Thursday night that the Louisiana State University football team could roster two players who had brief stints with NFL teams. Attorneys for the Southeastern Conference say they plan to file an appeal. Yahoo Sports senior writer Ross Dellenger joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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