Report: Big East approves West Virginia proposal to leave this year
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A Rhode Island judge on Thursday continued proceedings in the Big East's lawsuit against West Virginia to an "unspecified date," presumably to allow parties to finalize a settlement.
West Virginia had nearly completed a resolution in which the university would pay a "cash settlement" of $11 million to leave the Big East for the Big 12, the Daily Mail reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
The newspaper reported Thursday the deal had been finalized, according to sources, although no details were available.
It???s possible the Big 12 will provide financial assistance to help West Virginia pay for its departure.
Until both West Virginia and the Big East present a settlement in writing to the judge, the case will proceed through the court.
Meanwhile, the 2012 Big 12 football schedule is expected to be made public on Friday, according to the Lubbock Avalanche Journal. It???s unclear whether West Virginia would be included in that schedule.
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