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…they’re not commercial in nature, there’s no antitrust applicability, so that’s a big deal for the NCAA.” At this time, Ehrlich says that among the eligibility lawsuits brought so far, there’s a six-and-six split on whether eligibility rules are commercial. The judge in Zeigler’s case, for example, found that the four season rule was commercial—and therefore could be challenged on antitrust grounds.

Only 10 days later, the courts have begun to rule in favour the players on this front too:

Courts Lean Toward Striking NCAA JUCO Eligibility Restrictions

In the federal court battle over NCAA eligibility rules, the NCAA appears to be losing in one specific category: junior college.

On Wednesday, a federal judge granted four West Virginia football players extra eligibility to play for the Mountaineers this season, ruling that the years they played in JUCO shouldn’t count toward NCAA eligibility.