"In a court filing on Thursday, one day before Bediako's injunction hearing, Sankey took a clear position against the courts granting the eligibility of an athlete at one of his league's marquee brands. He stated clearly that the NCAA eligibility rules are "essential to the integrity of college sports" and that the courts uphold them in this case, all while not mentioning Alabama or Bediako by name."
""Inconsistent application of the NCAA eligibility rules challenged in this case - through court rulings or otherwise - fuels disruption in college sports," Sankey said in the filing. The filing comes at a time when two other SEC athletes - Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss - are in eligibility cases slated to be heard in court this month."
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit urging courts to uphold NCAA eligibility rules to protect competitive balance and the integrity of college sports. Sankey warned that inconsistent application of eligibility rules through court rulings or otherwise fuels disruption across college athletics. The filing coincides with eligibility litigation involving other SEC athletes, including Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. The case involves Alabama forward Charles Bediako, who received a temporary state-court restraining order allowing him to play four games after the NCAA ruled him ineligible and criticized Alabama for attempts to sidestep rules. Sankey argued that permitting former professionals to return creates unfairness for current student-athletes.
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