Judge Clears Way for College Athlete’s Breach of Contract Suit

A federal judge from the Northern District of Texas has rebuffed Southern Methodist University in its bid to have student-athlete’s breach of contract claim dismissed.   Former SMU women's basketball player Jennifer Colli sued the school and her former coach in 2008, alleging breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, promissory estoppel, and fraud associated with the loss of her scholarship.   Colli, who is seeking a minimum of $2 million in damages and $450,0