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Pac-12, Mountain West conferences agree to settlement in lawsuits over poaching and exit fees - Toronto Star
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The Pac-12 Conference and the Mountain West Conference have agreed to a settlement in their ongoing lawsuits over alleged poaching of football coaches and the payment of exit fees.
According to sources familiar with the matter, both conferences reached an agreement that includes financial compensation for each side. The exact amount of the settlement remains undisclosed at this time.
The lawsuit was filed by the Mountain West Conference against the Pac-12 in July 2023, alleging that the Pac-12 had engaged in improper recruitment practices to lure away coaches from their Mountain West program…
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