West Virginia settles Big East lawsuit, will join Big 12 in July

 
BY VICKI SMITH and RALPH RUSSO, The Associated Press
Published: February 14, 2012

MORGANTOWN , W.Va. — West Virginia University announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the Mountaineers to join the Big 12 in July.

Athletic Director Oliver Luck said the terms of the deal were confidential and WVU wouldn't release details. But Luck said no state, taxpayer, tuition or other academic dollars will be used in the settl...


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