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Legal storm brews before LSU-Ole Miss showdown
17 Sep
Summary
- Ole Miss sued LSU players for nearly $1 million in buyouts.
- Legal papers served to a player before Saturday's rivalry game.
- The lawsuit may aim to hold LSU accountable for player recruitment.
As the highly anticipated matchup between No. 7 LSU and No. 8 Ole Miss approaches, a legal dispute has surfaced. Ole Miss filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against LSU's Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, seeking approximately $1 million in unpaid buyouts, plus legal fees. Umanmielen, a standout defensive end, was served legal papers, including interrogatories and requests for documents, on Tuesday in Oxford, Mississippi.
The timing of these legal actions is notable, occurring just before Saturday's game, which marks Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford. Umanmielen and Harper followed Kiffin from Ole Miss to LSU after his departure from the Rebels. Ole Miss alleges both players breached revenue-sharing contracts within a 90-day window.
Sources suggest the lawsuit's primary aim might be to hold LSU accountable for its revenue sharing cap rather than solely recovering funds from the players. Umanmielen, who leads the nation in sacks, transferred to LSU after signing a contract to return to Ole Miss. Harper has not yet been served legal papers.
