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Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:08 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:08 am
The SEC accusing LSU of “lack of institutional control” hits differently when you look at the timeline:
2011-12 — NCAA major-infractions case. Recruiting violations. LSU put on probation.
2012-17 — Booster John Paul Funes provides $180K in impermissible benefits to a football player’s family using money embezzled from a hospital foundation.
2013 — Les Miles investigation intentionally stored offsite. AD Joe Alleva recommends firing him. LSU keeps him.
2017-19 — Will Wade caught on FBI wiretap discussing a “strong-arse offer.”
2019 — LSU suspends Wade after he refuses to meet with LSU/NCAA officials. Reinstates him 5 weeks later.
2020 — LSU’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations exposed.
2020 — Odell Beckham Jr. hands LSU players cash after the national title.
2020 — LSU self-imposes scholarship cuts, recruiting restrictions and a bowl ban amid the NCAA investigation.
LSU’s statement:
“This decision reflects LSU’s commitment to compliance with NCAA regulations and maintenance of institutional control.”
2021 — Independent review finds systemic Title IX failures. Verge Ausberry suspended 30 days without pay.
2022 — LSU fires Wade after an NCAA Notice of Allegations containing multiple Level I allegations.
2022 — Separate NCAA case: Football commits COVID dead-period recruiting violations. One year probation.
2023 — IARP resolves the football/basketball case: multiple violations, failure to monitor, 37 football wins vacated and 3 more years probation, beginning when the prior probation ended Sept. 21, 2023.
The NCAA also alleged lack of institutional control. The IARP did not sustain that allegation.
2024 — LSU pays $1.9M to settle Title IX claims. No admission of liability.
2026 — LSU rehires Will Wade.
The AD announcing the hire? Verge Ausberry.
2026 — Wade pursues international pros, an NBA draft pick and players with professional basketball experience.
2026 — LSU pursues outside capital tied to future SEC media revenue.
2026 — LSU pushes to add players who signed NFL contracts and went through NFL camps.
Sept. 2026 — The SEC sues LSU. Ausberry is a named defendant.
LSU ultimately leaves the former NFL players off its final roster.
The SEC presses forward anyway.
Its amended complaint says LSU’s actions “confirm the lack of institutional control over the athletics program at LSU that is required by Article 6 of the SEC Constitution.”
At the informal direction of the other 15 SEC presidents and chancellors, Sankey calls a Special Meeting for Sept. 10 to consider terminating LSU’s membership — whether LSU backs off the professional players or not.
And LSU is still on NCAA probation.
It expires Sept. 21.
Twelve days from now.
Different coaches. Different scandals.
Same institution. And in some cases, the same people.
2011-12 — NCAA major-infractions case. Recruiting violations. LSU put on probation.
2012-17 — Booster John Paul Funes provides $180K in impermissible benefits to a football player’s family using money embezzled from a hospital foundation.
2013 — Les Miles investigation intentionally stored offsite. AD Joe Alleva recommends firing him. LSU keeps him.
2017-19 — Will Wade caught on FBI wiretap discussing a “strong-arse offer.”
2019 — LSU suspends Wade after he refuses to meet with LSU/NCAA officials. Reinstates him 5 weeks later.
2020 — LSU’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations exposed.
2020 — Odell Beckham Jr. hands LSU players cash after the national title.
2020 — LSU self-imposes scholarship cuts, recruiting restrictions and a bowl ban amid the NCAA investigation.
LSU’s statement:
“This decision reflects LSU’s commitment to compliance with NCAA regulations and maintenance of institutional control.”
2021 — Independent review finds systemic Title IX failures. Verge Ausberry suspended 30 days without pay.
2022 — LSU fires Wade after an NCAA Notice of Allegations containing multiple Level I allegations.
2022 — Separate NCAA case: Football commits COVID dead-period recruiting violations. One year probation.
2023 — IARP resolves the football/basketball case: multiple violations, failure to monitor, 37 football wins vacated and 3 more years probation, beginning when the prior probation ended Sept. 21, 2023.
The NCAA also alleged lack of institutional control. The IARP did not sustain that allegation.
2024 — LSU pays $1.9M to settle Title IX claims. No admission of liability.
2026 — LSU rehires Will Wade.
The AD announcing the hire? Verge Ausberry.
2026 — Wade pursues international pros, an NBA draft pick and players with professional basketball experience.
2026 — LSU pursues outside capital tied to future SEC media revenue.
2026 — LSU pushes to add players who signed NFL contracts and went through NFL camps.
Sept. 2026 — The SEC sues LSU. Ausberry is a named defendant.
LSU ultimately leaves the former NFL players off its final roster.
The SEC presses forward anyway.
Its amended complaint says LSU’s actions “confirm the lack of institutional control over the athletics program at LSU that is required by Article 6 of the SEC Constitution.”
At the informal direction of the other 15 SEC presidents and chancellors, Sankey calls a Special Meeting for Sept. 10 to consider terminating LSU’s membership — whether LSU backs off the professional players or not.
And LSU is still on NCAA probation.
It expires Sept. 21.
Twelve days from now.
Different coaches. Different scandals.
Same institution. And in some cases, the same people.
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Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:09 am to Pickle_Weasel
Lane really did do a number on yall. 
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:09 am to Pickle_Weasel
All of that and Lane Kiffin still told you Black Bears to go frick yourselves
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:09 am to Pickle_Weasel
Keep us posted, Brennon.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:11 am to TigerLunatik
Lane is an 8-4 coach over a 15 year period
We hope he stays there a long time
We hope he stays there a long time
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:11 am to Pickle_Weasel
This has “jilted ex-girlfriend” written all over it.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:12 am to Pickle_Weasel
And I’m guessing that everyone else in the conference was just squeaky clean during that period of time?
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:12 am to Pickle_Weasel
Yikes
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:13 am to Pickle_Weasel
Revised timeline
Ole Miss nationally relevant once. Sees coach that got them there have success in week 1.
Seeks to remove from conference.
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2011-2026
Ole Miss nationally relevant once. Sees coach that got them there have success in week 1.
Seeks to remove from conference.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:13 am to Liberace
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This has “jilted ex-girlfriend” written all over it.
More like creepy stalker with a Lane Kiffin voodoo doll in his room at his mom's house.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:15 am to Pickle_Weasel
I could never imagine researching this much detail about Ole Miss…. WILD!!!
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:16 am to Pickle_Weasel
It’sheartbreaking and yet fascinating watch the SEC tear itself apart much like the old Southwestern Conference did so back in the mid-90s.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:17 am to TigerLunatik
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Lane really did do a number on yall.
This can be more so said about your program.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:18 am to Old Sarge
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Lane is an 8-4 coach over a 15 year period
We hope he stays there a long time
Man, you are going to be stoked to find out that A&Ms average record from 2011-2025 is roughly 8-4. Some up, and some down. but the average is 8-4
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:47 am to JTM72
How about this timeline?
1- Players file in Louisiana court.
2- TRO is granted allowing all players to accept offers from teams.
3- SEC changes its “professional” player eligibility rules. SEC amends the penalties.
4- LA court judge enjoins SEC after it threatens penalties from rules it just made up and rules NCAA and SEC must allow players to roster on team without penalizing schools who do. Judge states he was skeptical of players’ suit but ruled in favor of them when the SEC admitted its new rule has no language that deems said players ineligible.
5- Before a ruling is offered in the above case, the SEC files in a Federal court in Alabama seeking to circumvent a likely judgment against it in a Louisiana court. Chooses not to follow normal appellate rules.
6– SEC coerces LSU not to roster players as ordered by a court in its own state by threatening expulsion and penalties in violation of the Louisiana court order.
7– SEC amends its entire Federal case recognizing that the case as originally filed was a non-starter. Continues to ignore judgment against it making it liable for class action damages from players granted injunction by a Louisiana court. Asks Federal Court to allow it to impose penalties on LSU that it created after initial TRO was granted.
1- Players file in Louisiana court.
2- TRO is granted allowing all players to accept offers from teams.
3- SEC changes its “professional” player eligibility rules. SEC amends the penalties.
4- LA court judge enjoins SEC after it threatens penalties from rules it just made up and rules NCAA and SEC must allow players to roster on team without penalizing schools who do. Judge states he was skeptical of players’ suit but ruled in favor of them when the SEC admitted its new rule has no language that deems said players ineligible.
5- Before a ruling is offered in the above case, the SEC files in a Federal court in Alabama seeking to circumvent a likely judgment against it in a Louisiana court. Chooses not to follow normal appellate rules.
6– SEC coerces LSU not to roster players as ordered by a court in its own state by threatening expulsion and penalties in violation of the Louisiana court order.
7– SEC amends its entire Federal case recognizing that the case as originally filed was a non-starter. Continues to ignore judgment against it making it liable for class action damages from players granted injunction by a Louisiana court. Asks Federal Court to allow it to impose penalties on LSU that it created after initial TRO was granted.
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 11:56 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:48 am to JTM72
And we fired those coaches
You hired that coach
You hired that coach
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:51 am to Liberace
quote:
This has “jilted ex-girlfriend” written all over it.
The irony…
LSU still pines over Saban after he went to ALABAMA and became a legend.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:58 am to Pickle_Weasel
I'm not a Dr, but take 15 xanax and call me in the morning. sheesh you guys are worked up over a coach who left y'all that according to 100% of the fanbase today, you couldn't wait to leave! you all should be happy and not worried about this terrible coach and human being.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 12:13 pm to Old Sarge
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We hope he stays there a long time
That's such bullshite, I'm surprised your fingers were able to type it.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 12:20 pm to Saintsisit
15 years as a head coach
8-4 record
Lololol
8-4 record
Lololol
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