October 31, 2011 - 8:00am
- "The Big 12 leaders voted to add West Virginia, rather than closer Big East rival Louisville, on Friday morning...'I'm not certain how everything went down, but they fought a good battle and won,' Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich said...Louisville made a late push for inclusion that reportedly involved a phone call from Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Louisville alum, to Big 12 officials. 'He lobbied for us, of course he did, as did many other people,' Jurich said." [ESPN]
- "Musicians with the Louisville Orchestra plan to give management nearly 60 forms today rejecting the offer made in a letter last week for 50 orchestral contract positions." [Courier-Journal]
About Zach Everson
A freelance writer, editor, and consultant, my work focuses on travel and culture. I've contributed to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, Air Canada's enRoute, BlackBook, AOL Travel, Gridskipper, Deadspin, and Budget Travel. I'm the editor of Eater Louisville and the director of content and editorial strategy for Louisville.com.
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