Big 12 members come to assistance of West Virginia

This could only happen in the never-ending conference realignment saga.Money wasn’t supposed to be an obstacle for West Virginia University when it came to getting into another conference. But when push came to shove, WVU apparently needed help, a lot of help. Needed millions in financial assistance.Not a loan, mind you, more like charity.WVU and the Big East Conference has reportedly reached a settlement allowing the Mountaineers to join the Big 12 this year for a hefty $20 million price tag. However, WVU is only ponying up $11 million.The Mountaineers apparently coming up a little “short,” counting on the good will of the Big East and the deep pockets of their new conference brethren. Each Big 12 school will ante up $1 million on behalf of WVU to seal the deal.Really.Not a way to begin a marriage, the new member having already leaned on everybody in the family for cash.