Levi Haines remains ineligible for 2026-2027 following court ruling

[NormanChad]

Will Penn State wrestler Levi Haines be eligible to wrestle in 2026-2027? A new court order offers the latest details

Penn State wrestler Levi Haines needs a court order to return to the Lions in 2026-2027. Did he get one?

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[ClarkstonMark]

I am sure Levi, Cael and the PSU Wrestling community will be fine.

 

[IoffendwithTruth1]

The NCAA is such a feckless joke. Why was this even a thing?

 

[Fan16801]

Guessing Levi will drop his class like a hot potato.

 

[Kingslayer]

I will never be able to follow the logic of the NCAA , don’t get why Mark Hall losses a year but Carter got an extra year. Why does Basset get 5 but Levi and Mendez get 4 though never redshirting.

 

[Dogwelder]

I am sure Levi, Cael and the PSU Wrestling community will be fine.

How can you be sure about the entire community? Are you Nostradamus?

 

[pish69]

Wish we knew status of Ono

 

[PSUPetch]

I will never be able to follow the logic of the NCAA , don’t get why Mark Hall losses a year but Carter got an extra year. Why does Basset get 5 but Levi and Mendez get 4 though never redshirting.

The rule is....whatever screws PSU over the most shall be the law of the land. Simple!

 

[GregPickel]

The NCAA is such a feckless joke. Why was this even a thing?

Because people (not Levi, even though it would have applied to him) keep suing them, so they must defend themselves to get these outcomes instead of being able to enforce their own rules.

 

[Lil Nicky Scarfo]

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

The NCAA is such a feckless joke. Why was this even a thing?

Weird to say the NCAA is feckless after they just fecking won the court case.

 

[JA1339]

Guessing this outcome settles PJ to 165, and MM to 174.

 

[jack66]

I think Tom Ryan was pushing hardest for this. He wanted the extra year for Mendez. I got the impression that Levi and Cael would be okay either way.

 

[IoffendwithTruth1]

Because people (not Levi, even though it would have applied to him) keep suing them, so they must defend themselves to get these outcomes instead of being able to enforce their own rules.

So, they're a joke anymore. If they aren't able to enforce they're own rules, then they are pretty much moot. Is that what I am to understand? Unless I am completely confused as to what the hell is going on, lol. Which is the most likely scenario, lol.

 

[GregPickel]

So, they're a joke anymore. If they aren't able to enforce their own rules, then they are pretty much moot. Is that what I am to understand? Unless I am completely confused as to what the hell is going on, lol. Which is the most likely scenario, lol.

That’s what Cael Sanderson was talking about in his interview at media day. Embarrassing is the word I believe he used. And it is. But right now the NCAA just continues to be stuck on a legal carousel at seemingly every turn. I think this win might help slow some of that down though.

 

[Hotshoe]

Because people (not Levi, even though it would have applied to him) keep suing them, so they must defend themselves to get these outcomes instead of being able to enforce their own rules.

Let me ask. Does this apply to all athletes, like Josh Reed? If it does, PSU basketball is cooked.

 

[Cstroke]

Levi dropping classes like they were a hot potato...

 

[GregPickel]

Let me ask. Does this apply to all athletes, like Josh Reed? If it does, PSU basketball is cooked.

No. Reed's case is tied to one in Ohio that currently has him eligible. The NCAA is suing the Ohio governor in that regard, so I guess it could change at some point, but I suspect by the time it gets through the courts the season will be over. But, we'll see.

 

[Hotshoe]

No. Reed's case is tied to one in Ohio that currently has him eligible. The NCAA is suing the Ohio governor in that regard, so I guess it could change at some point, but I suspect by the time it gets through the courts the season will be over. But, we'll see.

Wow, I have to say, that is crazy. I get individual cases, but it's the same issue. What a complete mess. Thank you for the response. Much appreciated!

I just thought about this. Is that Ohio case not directly tied to Mendez wrestling for tOSU?

 

[Hotshoe]

So, in other words, it appears Josh Reed can play, but other athletes cannot. Seems a bit crazy to me.

 

[GregPickel]

Wow, I have to say, that is crazy. I get individual cases, but it's the same issue. What a complete mess. Thank you for the response. Much appreciated!

I just thought about this. Is that Ohio case not directly tied to Mendez wrestling for tOSU?

It is.

 

[GregPickel]

So, in other words, it appears Josh Reed can play, but other athletes cannot. Seems a bit crazy to me.

The Colorado case that is referenced in relation to Haines is dealing with things at the federal level. Reed, Mendez, etc., have state court rulings backing them, which makes them good (unless they get overturned).

 

[IoffendwithTruth1]

Weird to say the NCAA is feckless after they just fecking won the court case.

Perhaps there was more depth to my statement and my question then you realize.

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

Perhaps there was more depth to my statement and my question then you realize.

Possible? Sure
Probable? ....

 

[Piketownman]

I bet he’s in a treestand as we speak

 

[Corby2]

The Colorado case that is referenced in relation to Haines is dealing with things at the federal level. Reed, Mendez, etc., have state court rulings backing them, which makes them good (unless they get overturned).

Mendez has the order from the governor which allows Mendez to wrestle only in Ohio . Reed was one of the 15 athletes named in the original Ohio suit . Mendez was not involved in that case. I know you are aware of that I'm just clarifying it for others

 

[pish69]

Mendez has the order from the governor which allows Mendez to wrestle only in Ohio . Reed was one of the 15 athletes named in the original Ohio suit . Mendez was not involved in that case. I know you are aware of that I'm just clarifying it for others

So Mendez IS eligible but only if theyre home?

 

[BriantheLion]

So Mendez IS eligible but only if theyre home?

No more long bus rides for him!

 

[Aardvark86]

That’s what Cael Sanderson was talking about in his interview at media day. Embarrassing is the word I believe he used. And it is. But right now the NCAA just continues to be stuck on a legal carousel at seemingly every turn. I think this win might help slow some of that down though.

It’s like the 340b drug pricing program - no matter what hrsa does or doesn’t do they get sued

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

So Mendez IS eligible but only if theyre home?

Kinda, sorta. OSU risks having their wins vacated by the NCAA if he wrestles. Should be a doozy of a court fight.

 

[johnstownsteel]

I guess we're stuck with Mitch having to wrestle...

 

[PSUeng]

So Mendez IS eligible but only if theyre home?

So, he can win big Tens but not nationals?

 

[Sportfan2017]

I bet he’s in a treestand as we speak

Or....halfway to the ground as we speak.

 

[Sportfan2017]

HEY.......NO POLITICS on here............

 

[Sir Pin Alot]

I'm telling you, we are doomed...

 

[JA1339]

That’s what Cael Sanderson was talking about in his interview at media day. Embarrassing is the word I believe he used. And it is. But right now the NCAA just continues to be stuck on a legal carousel at seemingly every turn. I think this win might help slow some of that down though.

NCAA must have more lawyers than Cornell.

 

[El_Jefe]

The real loser here is everybody else in freestyle.

22-yo Senior World Champ Levi Haines no longer has to train multiple styles.

 

[Scam likely]

I guess we're stuck with Mitch having to wrestle...

Penn st problems , hodge winner has to fill in for worlds gold medal winner a 174, suck it stilly Boyz.

I guess we're stuck with Mitch having to wrestle...

 

[jack66]

So, he can win big Tens but not nationals?

Ryan is a clown; a coach who will ask his son to forfeit into the consolations is capable of most anything.

I have no doubt he would sacrifice his best finish at nationals for a chance to win BIGS. He will also hype Jesse for the Hodge if he goes 10-0.

 

[WPIALBrwnPSU]

Penn st problems , hodge winner has to fill in for worlds gold medal winner a 174, suck it stilly Boyz.

And.... it causes Ohio State to have a Wrestle Off to see which wrestler has to and is stuck to go 174.

Levi will straight up beat you, MM cause you PTWS. (Post Traumatic Wrestling Syndrome).