Nebraska Players Sue Big Ten Over Football Decision

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Eight University of Nebraska football players took their frustration to a legal level Thursday, filing a lawsuit against the Big Ten Conference in an effort to play sports this fall.

According to the Omaha World-Herald, the 13-page complaint was filed in Lancaster County Court in Nebraska, with attorney Mike Flood saying it’s not about money and the players won’t accept damages of $75,000 or greater. The complaint alleges the Big Ten’s decision to postpone the 2020-21 fall sports season due to COVID-19 was unjustified, a breach of contract, a declaratory judgment and wrongful interference with business expectations.

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