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Could LSU be expelled as a member of the SEC? It’s unlikely, but here’s what’s happening. A vote is expected Thursday as the fallout continues from the Tigers trying to add former NFL players to their football roster. The conference’s presidents will meet then to vote on the matter, with a vote of at least two-thirds of all the presidents required to terminate a school’s membership. The SEC is not expected to take such action, but according to ESPN, “The filing indicates the seriousness of the league as it attempts to affirm the legal right to enforce its own rules.” The SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU, head football coach Lane Kiffin, and other university leaders last week over an ongoing dispute about whether athletes who have signed pro contracts can return to play college sports. As has been the case with recent eligibility changes and other NCAA matters, this case is focused on football but impacts other sports, including the Tigers’ gymnastics team, which is one of the best ...

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