The Big East and West Virginia have reached a settlement that allows the Mountaineers to begin play in the Big 12 for the 2012 season.
According to the Big East, its board of directors voted to terminate the school's membership, conditioned on the resolution of its court case in West Virginia.
“West Virginia University has acknowledged and agreed that the Court in Monongalia County, West Virginia, will enter a judgment that the Big East conference Bylaws are valid and enforceable, and will dismiss with prejudice all of West Virginia’s claims against the Conference,” Big East commissioner John Marinatto said in a statement.
“Our membership in the Big 12 offers WVU significant advantages,” West Virginia athletic director Oliver Luck said in a statement. “The Big 12 is a strong and vibrant conference academically and athletically. We look forward to the potential academic and athletic partnerships and financial opportunities that membership in the Big 12 offers."
According to the Big East, its board of directors voted to terminate the school's membership, conditioned on the resolution of its court case in West Virginia.
“West Virginia University has acknowledged and agreed that the Court in Monongalia County, West Virginia, will enter a judgment that the Big East conference Bylaws are valid and enforceable, and will dismiss with prejudice all of West Virginia’s claims against the Conference,” Big East commissioner John Marinatto said in a statement.
“Our membership in the Big 12 offers WVU significant advantages,” West Virginia athletic director Oliver Luck said in a statement. “The Big 12 is a strong and vibrant conference academically and athletically. We look forward to the potential academic and athletic partnerships and financial opportunities that membership in the Big 12 offers."
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