NCAA appealing ruling granting Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke an extra year of eligibility
The NCAA is appealing a court ruling that granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke an extra year of eligibility. The NCAA argues that the district court erred in granting the injunction, claiming Heinecke did not meet the required burden of proof.
The NCAA has appealed a Cleveland County District Court ruling that granted Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke an extra year of eligibility. The NCAA filed an appeal with the Oklahoma Supreme Court, arguing that the district court 'erroneously granted Mr. Heinecke his requested injunctive relief.' The NCAA claims Heinecke did not establish by clear and convincing evidence that the NCAA's application of its bylaws was arbitrary and capricious. Heinecke was initially ruled ineligible due to the NCAA counting three games of lacrosse he played at Ohio State in 2021. Heinecke argued that he was unable to play football that season due to COVID-19-related issues and injuries. Heinecke is an All-SEC Second Team selection and helps the OU football team's depth at linebacker.
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