高校足球明星Zakai Zeigler起诉NCAA, 质疑将运动员限制在四个赛季的规则。
College football star Zakai Zeigler sues NCAA, challenging rule that limits athletes to four seasons.
Zakai Zeigler是两届SEC年度防御球员, 正在起诉NCAA第五个赛季, 认为他们的规则将运动员限制在四个赛季是非法贸易限制。
Zakai Zeigler, a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, is suing the NCAA to play a fifth season, arguing their rule limiting athletes to four seasons is an unlawful restraint of trade.
Zeigler想在攻读研究生学位的同时参加比赛,他声称,根据他的成功和能见度,他可以在第五年赚取200万至400万美元的收入。
Zeigler, who wants to play while pursuing a graduate degree, claims he could earn between $2 million and $4 million in a fifth year based on his success and visibility.
在田纳西州提起的诉讼试图推翻NCAA规则,有可能为大学运动员的资格设定先例。
The lawsuit, filed in Tennessee, seeks to overturn the NCAA rule, potentially setting a precedent for college athletes' eligibility.