Johnnie Vasser files antitrust lawsuit against Northwestern, NCAA over transfer rules

Posted Nov 15, 2016
Former Northwestern guard Johnnie Vassar has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Northwestern and the NCAA, claiming that the NCAA’s transfer rules are in violation of federal antitrust laws. Included in the lawsuit is an allegation the Northwestern coaching staff tried to ‘run him off’, a practice of making life miserable enough for a player that he opts to transfer. It’s done to free up a scholarship. (NBC Sports)

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