Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU) Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle (BYU)

8-27-26 - Preston & Garrett Handy - Handylawutah.com - How do the new rulings affect Jaxon Kohler and other former pros returning to coll...

Aug 27, 2026 · 25m

Summary

Host Ben Criddle and attorneys Garrett and Preston Handy discuss the legal chaos surrounding NCAA eligibility, specifically the Big 12’s new rules barring pro players from returning to college, impacting athletes like Jackson Kohler. The episode also covers K. Spears’ $9 million defamation verdict against the New York Times, Jeannie Buss’s lawsuit to block the Lakers sale, and 49ers owner Jed York’s prostitution plea. Finally, they detail the Pac-12’s settlement with the Mountain West Conference.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Trelvi, ChatGPT Work, Indeed, and ESPN Fan Welcome to Sports Court with Handy & Handy NCAA Eligibility Rules and the 5-Year Play Limit Conference Bans on Pro Players Returning to College Jackson Kohler's Eligibility and NFL Policy Changes K. Spears Wins $9M Defamation Suit vs. NY Times Jeannie Buss Sues Siblings to Block Lakers Sale 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested for Solicitation Pac-12 Settles Lawsuit with Mountain West Conference NFL Policy on College Returns and Firm Promo Utah Tailgate Giveaway and Closing Sponsors
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