Levi Haines remains ineligible for 2026-2027 following court ruling

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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?
 
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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.
 
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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).
 

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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
 

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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?
 
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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
 

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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.
 
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