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LSU Leaves Former NFL Players Off Week 1 Roster Amid SEC Tensions

Will LSU's decision to exclude former pros affect its standing in the SEC?

Fans wonder if LSU's handling of roster disputes with former NFL players could lead to serious consequences from the conference.

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  1. SEC irked LSU is trying to dismiss suit with issue 'unresolved'ESPN · Sep 25
  2. SEC ‘deeply disappointed’ that LSU is asking federal judge to toss out SEC’s lawsuitsaturdaydownsouth.com · Sep 25
  3. Louisiana AG Liz Murrill, LSU officials ask court to dismiss SEC lawsuit. Here’s whyWDSU · Sep 25
  4. LSU officials, Louisiana AG ask judge to throw out SEC’s lawsuit; call membership fight ‘moot’WBRC · Sep 25
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  1. LSU moves to throw out lawsuit filed by SEClsureveille.com · Sep 25
  2. LSU Makes Decision Regarding Former NFL Additions Dae'Quan and Zxavian HarrisSports Illustrated · Sep 5
  3. LSU leaves former pros Wright and Harris off opening day rosterNBC News · Sep 5
  4. Shea: Another new reality in College Footballdailyemerald.com · Sep 5
  5. Lane Kiffin says 'uncertainties' prevented LSU from rostering ex-NFL players in Week 1 vs. Clemsoncbssports.com · Sep 5
  6. Lane Kiffin says 'uncertainties' led him to leave ex-NFL players off LSU rosterUSA Today · Sep 5

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