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Big Ten NFL player ban comes with teeth, promising hefty suspensions, fines for offending coaches
The Big Ten voted unanimously to prohibit former NFL players from using a fifth year of eligibility at any of its 64 member schools.
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The Big Ten voted unanimously to prohibit former NFL players from using a fifth year of eligibility at any of its 64 member schools. The decision, approved by athletic directors and faculty athletics representatives, includes the prospect of substantial suspensions and fines for coaches who violate the rule. This marks the first conference to impose such penalties, signaling a move toward broader bans on ex‑NFL athletes across power conferences.
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