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Incoming Rutgers athletic director Julie Hermann, already accused of abusive behavior toward student-athletes during her time as the women's volleyball coach at Tennessee, is the focus of another lawsuit -- this one during her time at Louisville in 2008.

Rutgers has filed a lawsuit against the Big East in attempt to get out of the league's $10 million buyout and 27-month waiting period to join the Big Ten.

Big East commissioner Mike Aresco said Thursday there have been no discussions yet about letting Notre Dame out of the league to join the ACC before the required 27-month waiting period.

The Big East announced its format for an expanded 18-team men's basketball tournament beginning in the 2013-14 season and featuring two play-in games with the lowest-seeded teams.

The message being sent from the Big East meetings is a simple one -- everyone is holding hands and reaffirming their love and commitment to the league.

ACC commissioner John Swofford said at the conclusion of the league's spring meetings that he has had several positive discussions with Florida State president Eric Barron.

Big East commissioner John Marinatto resigned Monday through a mutual agreement, leaving the league without a leader as the conference works to find its footing amid a radically shifting landscape.

Temple is in talks with the Big East about joining the conference as early as 2012, sources confirmed Wednesday. The New York Times first reported on the discussions to add Temple in all sports.

West Virginia University says it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East conference for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the Mountaineers to join the Big 12 in July.

West Virginia filed a civil lawsuit against the Big East on Monday in an attempt to exit the conference in 2012 to join the Big 12, squarely blaming commissioner John Marinatto for the instability of the conference.

Boise State president Bob Kustra met with Big East commissioner John Marinatto in Boise on Thursday as the league continues to explore its expansion options.

The Boise State football program will be docked nine scholarships over a three-year period, and the athletic department must serve three years' probation as a result of widespread rules violations, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

Located in a recruiting hotbed, with a huge alumni base and multimillion-dollar athletics facilities, UCF has always had potential. The former commuter school is finally finding national success.