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Badgers Sue Miami Over Recruiting Tampering Claims
15 Feb
Summary
- Wisconsin alleges a high school coach facilitated communication with Xavier Lucas.
- The Badgers seek social media and communication data for the coach and player.
- Miami is challenging the subpoena, citing privacy concerns in the ongoing case.
The legal dispute between the Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Miami over alleged recruiting tampering continues. Wisconsin claims a coach from Xavier Lucas's former high school facilitated communications between Miami and the cornerback. As part of their case, the Badgers are attempting to obtain social media and communication logs for the coach and Lucas.
Miami's legal representatives are actively contesting this request, arguing that it infringes upon the privacy of those involved. A judge has not yet issued any decisions, with both sides presenting their arguments and filings. This lawsuit stems from Lucas's transfer request last winter, which Wisconsin initially denied due to a contract.
Lucas ultimately bypassed the transfer portal by leaving Wisconsin and enrolling at Miami, where he played a significant role this past season. While the lawsuit will not affect his current career at Miami, Wisconsin seeks a legal judgment on the alleged tampering. The case is expected to proceed for several more months.
