West Virginia files law suit against big east

[jvwvu]

Not Luck, just a WVU fan enjoys Tampa area sports including USF.

The last question about Boise St was based on an attorneys statement saying by them joining our damages for 27 months will be significantly less. Kind of how Mizzou is battling with Big 12 for us taking their place.

Just thought I would ask you alls opinion if your were the AD?

[Who'sYourData?]

This isn't an AD or attorney question. It's the question to ask a media negotiator. At some point, they are going to figure out what number makes the most sense, and some media data nerds will be involved in answering that question.

I think WVU's bigger problem is that the Big East may not have a replacement for 2012.

[Skingraft]

Wow-did lawyers just take a **** in this thread?

[Brad]

This WVU writer thinks it's going to be a little tougher perhaps and WVU may well stay in 2012

The Big 12 has to keep Mizzou in the fold until WVU is sure it can bolt the Big East in time for the 2012-13 year. Otherwise, the Big 12's pending, $1.17 billion (13 years) second-tier telecast contract with Fox doesn't fly - because the league wouldn't have 10 teams.

So, Mizzou stays in the Big 12 as the 10th team, until the Big 12 is sure West Virginia is able to extricate itself from the Big East and replace the Tigers as the 10th, Fox-fulfilling school. The Big 12 then says thanks and goodbye to Mizzou by reducing the exit amount, and the SEC does a formal invite.

Which leads me to ... The SEC has said nothing - nothing - about inviting Missouri as the 14th member ... perhaps because the Tigers might be playing in the Big 12 next season if WVU can't move.

There is no way the Big 12 is going to let that lucrative (conference-saving, really) TV deal go astray. So, Mizzou waits while West Virginia and the Big East do their lawsuit-started posturing and negotiations.

http://www.dailymail.com/Sports/WVUSports/201111030160

[jvwvu]

This is part of the reason my bet came with the provision Mizzou was in SEC.

Also why I asked the question if we paid Boise St's buyout requirements to get them here in 2012, what would be your thoughts.

If you read the daily mail artical "judical hellhole" was used, and is actually on our side as I stated.

I may not be a lawyer, but have spoken to some and know some of the actual details going on and not just the rumor side of things.

[Who'sYourData?]

This is part of the reason my bet came with the provision Mizzou was in SEC.

And you are still wondering why no one takes you up on your bet?

USF is a good school, we aren't stupid.

[South_Florida_Flip]

Doesn't Mizzou have more legal issues to go through than WVU does?

[Who'sYourData?]

Doesn't Mizzou have more legal issues to go through than WVU does?

I don't think so. I think the SEC is just much more careful than the Big 12.

[South_Florida_Flip]

That's true. They have the luxury of being patient.