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College Athletes Gain Extra Eligibility Year
28 Aug
Summary
- A Dallas judge issued a temporary restraining order.
- The order grants an additional year of eligibility.
- The ruling impacts several college athletes, including Stephon Johnson.
A Dallas judge issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday, granting college athletes an additional year of eligibility. This significant ruling allows several student-athletes, including University of Houston wide receiver Stephon Johnson, to extend their playing careers. Johnson, a named plaintiff in the lawsuit, has already rejoined the Cougars for practice.
The legal action, which names the NCAA and the SEC as defendants, also includes former UH kicker Ethan Sanchez. Sanchez's performance last season was notable, with 21 field goals, marking the second-highest total in school history. This developing story highlights a significant legal challenge to the NCAA's eligibility rules.
