re: WVU Offer Contingent on Joining in 2012

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Same thing that kept A&M in for a bit, threat of legal action. If WVU can't come next year, Mizzou leaving puts the Big 12's TV contracts in serious jeopardy. They need a suitable replacement to make the TV people happy.

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Exactly. Plus the Big 12 is asking close to a $30 million dollar exit fee. The Big 12 was supposed to start working with MU on an exit arrangement with MU last Friday when they announced WVU to the Big 12 in 2012. I'm guessing that was put on hold due to not knowing for sure if WVU can get there next year.

One of the first threats made to MU was that may be sued by all the schools who have to replace them on their schedule.