NCAA makes case against Owen Heinecke returning to OU football in eligibility lawsuit
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The NCAA has filed a response to Oklahoma football linebacker Owen Heinecke's motion for a preliminary injunction, arguing that Heinecke chose to attend Ohio State on a lacrosse scholarship despite having other football scholarship opportunities. Heinecke is seeking another year of eligibility after the NCAA denied his initial petition and appeal, with an emergency hearing set for April 16.
Owen Heinecke, an Oklahoma football linebacker, is seeking another year of eligibility. The NCAA argues that Heinecke chose to attend Ohio State on a lacrosse scholarship, despite having other football scholarship opportunities. Heinecke transferred to Oklahoma after limited participation in lacrosse at Ohio State. An emergency hearing is set for April 16. Heinecke's lawsuit states he wants to play a fourth season to complete his master's degree and improve his stock. The NCAA denied his initial petition and appeal, citing that Heinecke's decision to attend Ohio State was within his control.
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