There’s no use in talking about anything else today, so let’s get into the … well, it’s hard to call this a settlement because WVU is getting $4 million. Let’s call it the agreement.

The details of the agreement are coming together — actually since I’ve begun typing this, they’ve popped up in publication elsewhere — and should be publicized when the Board of Governors conclude a meeting called to finalize the deal. Expect the University of Michigan to make a significant payment before the end of the month. The balance will then be paid by Rodriguez over three years. WVU will give him at least a year to make the first payment. Sounds a lot like the deal John Beilein worked out when he left for UM. Also, no interest is included and each side will handle its own legal fees.

WVU is obviously pleased with the victory, though still incredulous as to why it went on as long as it did. Said attorney Tom flaherty early this morning, “We don’t really care where the money comes from. All that we’re concerned with is that we have an agreement to receive the full $4 million.”