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SEC schedules vote on possible expulsion of LSU, filing alleges
Fox News reports that conference leaders will consider expelling the university following a federal court filing.
The short version
- The SEC filed an amended complaint in an Alabama federal court signaling potential action against LSU.[Fox News]
- The conference alleges university officials lack meaningful control over football coach Lane Kiffin and the program.[Fox News]
- Conference leaders scheduled a Thursday meeting to decide whether to pursue LSU's expulsion.[Fox News]
- Terminating LSU's membership requires approval from at least two-thirds of the conference's chief executive officers.[Fox News]
Key facts
- The SEC submitted an amended complaint in an Alabama federal court indicating it may take action against LSU.[Fox News]
- The SEC alleged in court documents that LSU officials exercise no meaningful control over coach Lane Kiffin or the football team.[Fox News]
- SEC officials scheduled a special meeting for Thursday to address LSU's potential expulsion.[Fox News]
- Expelling a member institution requires a vote of at least two-thirds of all SEC chief executive officers.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether conference chief executive officers will reach the two-thirds threshold required to expel LSU remains unknown.[Fox News]
Sources
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