I think the issue is that Illinois failed to follow their own due process rules or at least the judge thought so.I just watched a podcast with Gary Parrish with CBS sports about the Illini/Shannon situation. I actually think he’s pretty spot on on the issue. Shannon should not be playing as the situation that led to his suspension did not change. The civil suit leading to the restraining order doesn’t change the reason he was suspended, and certainly doesn’t require him to be given playing time! Innocent until proven guilty is applicable to jail time but doesn’t affect the rules of a school that is related toward the ability to take part in a sport…that is a privilege. Parrish’s statement that the suspension was not harming his draft stock or potential professional career but rather the fact that he was charged with sexual assault that hurts his standing!
If that's true, then all Illinois needs to do is give him the correct process and they can suspend him. He isn't going to get the same DP as a criminal trial, so it shouldn't be that hard.
There's enough in that affidavit to justify it IMO