XII. THE WIRE
Big Ten — [Thamel] Sources: The Big Ten is set to pass a rule today that doesn’t allow players to return from the NFL and play for a Big Ten school. Anyone who has declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster or signed a contract with a pro league cannot be on a Big Ten roster.
| WHEN | PROGRAM | ACTION | WHY IT MATTERS our read | IMPACT |
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| Aug 25 | Big Ten | [Thamel] Sources: The Big Ten is set to pass a rule today that doesn’t allow players to return from the NFL and play for a Big Ten school. Anyone who has declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster or signed a contract with a pro league cannot be on a Big Ten roster. | The Big Ten just drew a hard line between college football and the pros — no NFL-to-campus second acts, and the conference is betting the rest of the sport follows their lead before the season starts. community | +NARRATIVE |
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