Georgia AG urges SEC to suspend, expel LSU if school rosters former NFL players

Georgia attorney general Chris Carr encouraged SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to use "all measures available" against LSU should the Tigers roster former NFL players.

In a letter obtained by CBS Sports' Richard Johnson, Carr suggested even suspending or removing LSU from the conference should it go against league rules. A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, judge is set to rule on the eligibility of several athletes at a hearing on Thursday, including Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, both of whom participated in NFL preseason games.

"If LSU does in fact roster one or more pro athletes or demonstrates concrete plans to do so, we would strongly encourage the SEC to take all measures available to address this conduct, up to and including suspending and/or removing LSU from the Conference," Carr wrote. "Conference members have the freedom to associate with institutions committed to following NCAA and conference rules. No institution should be allowed to ignore the obligations of conference membership while continuing to receive the benefits of membership."

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