The LSU Roster Conundrum: A Microcosm of College Sports' Bigger Problem The recent decision by LSU to leave tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris off its roster for the season opener against Clemson has sparked a heated debate in college sports circles.
This appears to be a straightforward case of program politics, but it's actually a nuanced issue that speaks to deeper problems within the world of college athletics.
The involvement of Judge William Jorden's preliminary injunction, which prohibits the NCAA and SEC from punishing schools that roster players who have signed NFL deals, has opened up a Pandora's box of possibilities.