Dossier
Ryan Downton
Coverage of Ryan Downton in the Nexus archive.
- College athletics' latest mess: Court orders say athletes can play, but SEC and Big Ten ready to fight
The SEC and Big Ten enacted new rules preventing athletes who participated in professional sports from competing in college athletics, despite judges granting injunctions allowing them to play this season. These guidelines stem from the NCAA’s own eligibility changes and have led attorneys representing players to challenge the policies. Counsel alleges that the SEC's actions put the NCAA in contempt of multiple court orders.