Spallina, 4 other SU lacrosse players file LAWSUIT against NCAA, seek 5th year- with Dan Arestia from The Orange Zone

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Spallina, 4 other SU lacrosse players file LAWSUIT against NCAA, seek 5th year- with Dan Arestia

11 minutes Posted Jul 29, 2026 at 12:03 am.

-3:05: Initial reaction to the lawsuit what would it mean for their pro careers?

-5:12: What would be the appeal for these players to return to SU?

-6:42: Is Gary Gait on board?

-9:53: Is this something that has a realistic chance of happening? Could these guys rejoin Syracuse next spring?

-11:09: Will this open the floodgates for other college lacrosse players to pursue an extra year of eligibility?

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Ashley Wenskoski is joined by men's college lacrosse insider Dan Arestia of USA Lacrosse Magazine to discuss breaking news for Syracuse men's lacrosse. Five players - Joey Spallina, Michael Leo, Billy Dwan III, Luke Rhoa, and Finn Thomson - have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and are seeking a fifth year of eligibility after the "5 in 5" rule passed last month. Could these guys actually return to Syracuse next season? What would it mean for their PLL careers? Join us!

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