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Lane Kiffin is already turning heads in his tenure at LSU, but not in a good way.
The Tigers signed former NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. Kiffin was their former coach at Ole Miss just a season ago, but things could get a little tricky for the reunion.
In two seasons, Wright accumulated 1,000 receiving yards while playing under Kiffin at Ole Miss. Harris spent all four years with the Rebels and played in 52 games, 25 of which he started. He racked up 122 tackles, 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and 3 pass breakups. Not to mention, Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge Jack Pyburn will return to sU if not on an NFL roster by September 1. Kiffin is playing by his own rules now.
On Tuesday, the SEC released a statement on social media regarding the matter at hand. "Individuals who choose to leave college and sign professional playing contracts, and compete professionally should not then be permitted to return to college competition," the statement read.
#sporting #harris #statement
Lane Kiffin is already turning heads in his tenure at LSU, but not in a good way.
The Tigers signed former NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. Kiffin was their former coach at Ole Miss just a season ago, but things could get a little tricky for the reunion.
In two seasons, Wright accumulated 1,000 receiving yards while playing under Kiffin at Ole Miss. Harris spent all four years with the Rebels and played in 52 games, 25 of which he started. He racked up 122 tackles, 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and 3 pass breakups. Not to mention, Tampa Bay Buccaneers edge Jack Pyburn will return to sU if not on an NFL roster by September 1. Kiffin is playing by his own rules now.
On Tuesday, the SEC released a statement on social media regarding the matter at hand. "Individuals who choose to leave college and sign professional playing contracts, and compete professionally should not then be permitted to return to college competition," the statement read.
#sporting #harris #statement
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