BOMBSHELL: Baylor, Utah SUING BYU FOR TAMPERING After Wisconsin Sues Miami Over the Same Is Allowed
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The lawsuit filed by the University of Wisconsin against the University of Miami for alleged tampering with defensive back Xavier Lucas is a groundbreaking development in college athletics. This is a crucial precedent that could embolden other Power Four schools, like Baylor or Utah, to sue rivals such as BYU over tampering rumors.

Wisconsin's lawsuit isn't merely an NCAA complaint; it's a state court legal action seeking to enforce a two-year revenue-share agreement Lucas had signed. The Badgers allege Miami and its affiliates directly contacted Lucas while he was under contract and not in the transfer portal, constituting tortious interference with their binding agreement. This moves enforcement from the NCAA's often-criticized compliance system to a court of law, where financial damages can be sought.

This opens the door for schools like Baylor and Utah because both have faced public accusations and rumors of BYU tampering with their players. For instance, reports from outlets like Locked On Big 12 have discussed alleged tampering by BYU with players from both Utah (the "Holy War" rival) and Baylor. While these were previously informal complaints or fan speculation, the Wisconsin case provides a legal roadmap.

If Baylor or Utah can gather sufficient evidence of impermissible contact and prove financial harm from alleged tampering (e.g., loss of a player under an existing or anticipated revenue-sharing agreement), they now have a blueprint to pursue civil litigation. This signals a new, more aggressive era where universities might prioritize legal action over traditional NCAA processes to protect their rosters and investments.

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