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Judge allows 4 West Virginia football players fighting NCAA eligibility rules to compete
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FILE - UTSA's Jimmori Robinson celebrates a sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in San Antonio. - photo by AP Photo/Darren Abate, File
A federal judge on Wednesday allowed four football players to compete at West Virginia this season, the latest ruling in one of a long line of cases challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules. U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by defensive lineman Jimmori Robinson, running back Tye Edwards, safety Justin Harrington and wide receiver Jeff Weimer. They were previously denied appeals to play, then challenged the NCAA's rule that sets a five-year limit for players to compete over four seasons.