Trinidad Chambliss has scored a major victory in his legal fight with the NCAA, paving the way for him to potentially play for Ole Miss next season.
Mississippi Judge Robert Whitwell granted Chambliss’ request for a preliminary injunction, setting the stage for him to have a sixth season of eligibility.
The injunction prevents the NCAA from ruling Chambliss ineligible while his legal case goes through the court system.
The NCAA can appeal the decision.
“This decision in a state court illustrates the impossible situation created by differing court decisions that serve to undermine rules agreed to by the same NCAA members who later challenge them in court,” the NCAA said in a statement. “We will continue to defend the NCAA’s eligibility rules against repeated attempts to rob future generations of the opportunity to compete in college and experience the life-changing opportunities only college sports can create. The NCAA and its member schools are making changes to deliver more benefits to student-athletes, but the patchwork of state laws and inconsistent, conflicting court decisions make partnering with Congress essential to provide stability for current and future college athletes.”
Whitwell, who received his Juris Doctor degree at Ole Miss, announced his decision after reading his ruling for nearly an hour.
This story will be updated.
