The drama surrounding Nebraska and the Big Ten continued today as eight football players filed a lawsuit against the conference surrounding the decision to cancel fall sports. According to the Omaha World-Herald, the eight Husker players represented in the case are Garret Snodgrass, Garrett Nelson, Ethan Piper, Noa Pola-Gates, Alante Brown, Brant Banks, Brig Banks, and Jackson Hannah.
The suit, which was obtained by the Omaha World-Herald, lists three specific counts against the Big Ten:
- Wrongful interference with business expectations — that the season represents an opportunity for players to work towards a career in football and develop brands for name/image/likeness use later.
- Breach of contract by not holding an actual vote within its Council of Presidents and Chancellors.
- Declaratory judgment by either not actually voting on the decision or being unable to produce evidence of a vote.
The Big Ten has already drafted a response that claims the lawsuit has “no merit.”
Here’s the #B1G statement on #Huskers players lawsuit. League confirms vote and overwhelming majority to postpone based on medical concerns. pic.twitter.com/pt4A7UTLz2
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) August 27, 2020
We will continue to update you on this developing story at BadgersWire when more information becomes available.