SEC accuses LSU of defying its rules as Will Wade’s basketball roster adds fuel to a burning fire

What happened: The SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin, President Wade Rousse and others, accusing LSU of using courts to avoid conference professionalism rules on athletes with pro experience. LSU basketball coach Will Wade's roster moves are cited in the filing. Key numbers: SEC commissioner Greg Sankey testified for over five hours. Why it matters: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill called the SEC lawsuit garbage and said LSU broke no rules and the case is moot. The SEC argues LSU's decision not to roster two former pro athletes does not moot its claims.

The SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin, President Wade Rousse and others, accusing LSU of using courts to avoid conference professionalism rules on athletes with pro experience. LSU basketball coach Will Wade's roster moves are cited in the filing.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill called the SEC lawsuit garbage and said LSU broke no rules and the case is moot. The SEC argues LSU's decision not to roster two former pro athletes does not moot its claims.