Jay-Z’s Roc Nation sports agency is reportedly looking to sign New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

First there were reports this week that Jay-Z was targeting Brazilian soccer star Neymar to join the Roc Nation Sports Agency family, joining recent signees of the New York Yankees’ Robinson Cano and New York Giants’ Victor Cruz.

Thursday morning, Mike Florio of NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk.com reported that the hip-hop-mogul’s agency is now looking to acquire Geno Smith, the second-round draft pick of the New York Jets in this year’s NFL Draft.

According to the report, a number of agencies made a pitch to Smith over two-days of meetings in order to represent the quarterback once he graduates from West Virginia University this spring:

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Smith has wrapped up two days of meetings with potential successors to Select Sports Group, the agency Smith hired after completing his college career at West Virginia. Making presentations were Joel Segal, Rick Smith of Priority Sports, Eugene Parker, Fletcher Smith, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation agency.

Whether or not Jay-Z himself will look to represent Smith remains to be seen. Since he is not a certified NFLPA agent, he cannot be involved in the process to the extent that he is persuading potential clients to sign with a particular NFLPA agent. But it’s possible Jay-Z will be in contact with Smith to discuss non-football representation, and as Florio writes, “when it comes to understanding how to survive and thrive in New York, it wouldn’t hurt to get (and to heed) advice from Jay-Z.”

Pat White has not played in the NFL since his 2009 rookie season with the Dolphins. (Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

Former West Virginia dual-threat quarterback Pat White will reportedly make his return to the NFL by signing with the Redskins, according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com.

White, who has not played in the NFL since his 2009 rookie season with the Dolphins, was attempting a comeback with an eye on the league’s latest read-option offense trend.

After working out for the 49ers last week — before the team traded for Browns quarterback Colt McCoy — White reportedly cancelled a visit with the Giants because of the Redskins’ increased interest. The Giants were believed to be interested in White helping their defenses prepare for NFC East read-option offenses in Washington and Philadelphia.

Robert Griffin III’s recovery from knee surgery could provide White with more opportunities to show his value to the Redskins and other NFL teams during the offseason and preseason games.

Geno Smith won’t limit himself to a cameo role at next week’s NFL Combine. The West Virginia quarterback will “do a full workout” according to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt.

Smith’s full participation in the Indianapolis showcase is a departure from most highly rated quarterback prospects who opted to show off their skills passing to familiar receivers in familiar conditions at their on-campus pro days, rather than taking a chance on damaging their draft status in the league-run event.

Last year’s No. 1 pick Andrew Luck and No. 2 pick Robert Griffin III both passed on passing at the 2012 NFL Combine, but Griffin’s 40-yard dash time added to the Redskins’ desire to make him their franchise quarterback.

Brandt hopes that Smith’s bravado will force more quarterbacks to follow his lead in Indy. Other quarterbacks expected to attract scouts’ scrutiny include Matt Barkley (USC), Mike Glennon (North Carolina State), Landry Jones (Oklahoma) and Tyler Wilson (Arkansas).

Smith has been pegged by most as the draft’s top quarterback prospect and possible top-15 selection after passing for 4,205 yards and 42 touchdowns while throwing just six interceptions as a senior in 2012.

Spoke w/ Geno Smith's rep, Jeff Nalley. Says Geno will do full workout at #NFLCombine. Good sign. Usually when one jumps in, others follow.—
Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) February 12, 2013

West Virginia athletic director Oliver Luck (seen here with his son, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck) received a five-year extension from the school. (Bob Levey/Getty Images)

West Virginia athletic director Oliver Luck received a five-year contract extension on Friday, keeping him at the school until 2017, the school announced.

“Oliver Luck is a true leader. He has brought stability, momentum and energy to his position. He is someone we want on our team for many more years to come,” West Virginia University President Jim Clements said.

Under the agreement, Luck’s annualized salary will be $550,000, with a maximum performance bonus capped at $150,000 per year. He will also receive retention incentives for fulfilling terms in the contract.

Luck is currently in the third year of a five-year contract that he signed in June 2010.

“I appreciate the confidence that President Clements has placed in me and the entire athletic department team,” Luck said. “We will continue to work hard as we transition into the Big 12, and will strive to represent this University and this State with the pride and passion each deserves. This is my alma mater and I am thrilled to serve her.”

Longhorns running back Malcolm Brown has been ruled out for this Saturday’s game against West Virginia because of an ankle injury. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

The University of Texas says running back Malcolm Brown will miss this Saturday’s game at home against eighth-ranked West Virginia game with sprained left ankle.

Brown left after the first quarter of the Longhorns’ 41-36 victory over Oklahoma State last Saturday. He finished with three carries for seven yards.

Freshman tailback Johnathan Gray came on in relief and had 12 carries for 68 yards.

Brown, a sophomore, has 245 yards on 40 carries this season and three touchdowns.

The 6-0, 225 pound Brown was the No. 1 running back prospect in the class of 2011.

West Virginia and football coach Dana Holgorsen have agreed to a contract extension, reports CBS Sports’ Bruce Feldman.

West Virginia & Dana Holgorsen are set on a new contract extension that'll run thru the 2017 season, sources tell CBS.

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Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) August 08, 2012

Holgorsen led the Mountaineers to a 10-3 record in his first season as coach. A former Oklahoma State offensive coordinator, Holgorsen now leads West Virginia into its first season in the Big 12.

Expectations are high for the Mountaineers this year. They were picked to finish second in the league and ranked No. 11 in the initial USA Today poll. Quarterback Geno Smith was also pegged the conference’s preseason offensive player of the year.

Successful college players not selected in the NBA Draft have little time for disappointment. Within the first day or two after the draft, they will try to latch on to an NBA Summer League team to give themselves a chance to make an NBA roster this year.

One of the top undrafted players, New Mexico forward Drew Gordon, has already agreed to join the Dallas Mavericks, he wrote on Twitter.

im going to Dallas officially #kobk its a long time coming were in there

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drew gordon (@xtraGORDONary32) June 29, 2012

Other players have quickly received interest from NBA teams. Iona point guard Scott Machado has multiple offers, Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted.

Undrafted Iona guard Scott Machado has Bobcats, Cavaliers, Hawks, Hornets, Raptors, Rockets calling for summer league, sources tell Y!

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Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 29, 2012

West Virginia’s Kevin Jones, the Big East Player of the Year, said in an interview with SNY.tv that he felt “shock, disbelief” at going undrafted.

“I thought I did enough to be able to be drafted out of 60 players,” Jones said. “But it’s nothing new, I gotta prove myself again. It’s nothing new.

“… Of course this whole situation is going to make me hungry. I felt like I should’ve been a first-round pick, at most top 40. But I mean, things happen. So just gotta find a new way there, but I’m going to make a new way there, regardless, no matter what.”

Jones’ agent said he had heard from several teams. It was reported the first team to reach out to Jones was the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Other top undrafted players include Xavier’s Tu Holloway, Wisconsin’s Jordan Taylor, Northwestern’s John Shurna, Alabama’s JaMychal Green and Ohio State’s William Buford.

While West Virginia has reached a settlement to leave the Big East and join the Big 12 for the 2012-13 season, Pittsburgh and Syracuse will not leave the Big east until after next year, according to CBS.

West Virginia, who filed suit to leave the conference as early as this summer, will have to pay a reported $20 million in order to enter the Big 12 next season. Pittsburgh and Syracuse will reportedly not attempt such an exit until next summer.

The reasoning behind their decision, according to CBS, is that they do not want to be any more disruptive to the conference’s plans. If the two schools were to bolt for the ACC now, the Big East would have just five football teams next season.

The Big East will announce this morning that West Virginia University will leave for the Big 12, according to Brett McMurphy of CBS Sports.

Big East to announce this morning West Virginia no longer a league member & headed to Big 12 for 2012-13 season

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Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyCBS) February 14, 2012

The Mountaineers will begin competing in the Big 12 in the 2012-13 season. It was reported earlier this week that the Big East and West Virginia had reached a settlement worth an estimated $20 million to allow the school to leave the conference on short notice.

The Big East has seen a major reshuffling in the past several months. After losing West Virginia, Pittsburgh, TCU, and Syracuse, they have added Memphis, Boise State, San Diego State, Houston, and UCF.

West Virginia University and the Big East Conference have reached a settlement worth $20 million dollars, according to the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail.

According to the report, West Virginia would pay the conference $11 million, while the Big 12 Conference — where West Virginia is set to compete beginning next fall — will handle the remainder, according to the report.

An official announcement could come as early as Friday, which is when the Big 12 football schedule — including the Mountaineers — is to be revealed.

The Big East have filed suit against West Virginia University in Rhode Island court, according Brett McMurphy of CBS.com. The suit is aimed at forcing West Virginia to comply with conference bylaws.

The Big East has a 27-month notification deadline for teams who wish to leave the conference. West Virginia was officially accepted into the Big 12 last week; however they have made it known they would like to join the conference as soon as next season.

“Today’s legal action underscores the Big East Conference’s stated position that it will vigorously pursue the enforcement of its rights and West Virginia University’s obligations under the conference’s Bylaws which West Virginia formally agreed to and helped construct,” Big East commissioner John Marinatto said in the official release.

West Virginia filed suit against the Big East last week in attempt to avoid the 27-month notification rule. The university argued that the conference failed to keep itself a viable football conference, which ultimately led to the departure of Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and TCU from the Big 12’s football lineup.