The Southeastern Conference has reportedly amdended their federal lawsuit against the LSU Tigers, seeking futher authority to remove the school from the league.
The wild saga of the LSU Tigers versus the Southeastern Conference has heated up once again on Tuesday as the SEC has filed an amendment to its previous federal lawsuit against the Tigers and their leadership, seeking authority to remove the school from the league, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
This amendment also includes a temporary restraining order and states that there will be a meeting in a few days, on September 10, to "decide whether to terminate Louisiana State University ("LSU") as an SEC member institution pursuant to Section 3.1.5 of the SEC Constitution and Bylaws."
That rule states that a two-thirds vote of the conference CEOs must pass to expel a school. The conference previously threatened to remove the program, but this is the furthest step they have taken to show they are willing to follow through.
Though defensive tackle Zxavian Harris and tight end Dae'Quan Wright received a favorable ruling in court, the conference is still fighting to keep them off the field. LSU had already backed away once by not adding them to the roster, so perhaps they will be willing to listen after all.
Saturday's dominant performance against the Clemson Tigers without the help of Harris and Wright showcased what people already expected: that it doesn't appear that the school really needs the help. It would add depth, but not necessary.
LSU does have their hands tied now between two court cases, though, as Judge William Jorden did enjoin all parties involved from being rostered and playing this season. The cases are now adding up and do threaten distraction from what could be a special season in Baton Rouge. Distraction seems to be the least of their worries right now, though, as they could soon be without a conference.
