The University of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against former Ducks’ running backs coach and current Ohio State running backs coach Carlos Locklyn for breach of contract. Locklyn left Oregon for Ohio State shortly after re-signing his two-year contract with the Ducks, resulting in a buy-out amount of $400,000. Locklyn provided $200,000 for the buyout, but the university claims he owes an additional $400,000 plus interest. Locklyn’s attorney argues that he lawfully terminated the contract and fulfilled the buy-out clause.
The University alleges that Locklyn’s departure disrupted their coaching roster and recruiting efforts, and that the resources provided to him did not yield a return on investment. Locklyn, who helped Ohio State secure a College Football Playoff National Championship victory last year, is now facing legal action as the universities prepare to settle the dispute in court.
Oregon’s football team continues their spring practices as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 football season. The team’s annual Spring Game is set to take place on April 26 at Autzen Stadium, and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network and open to the public. The lawsuit between the University of Oregon and Carlos Locklyn adds another layer of drama to the ongoing rivalry between the Ducks and the Buckeyes, both on and off the field.
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