Mississippi State ex-coach Sherrill and NCAA settle lawsuit

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept 30, 2000, file photo, Mississippi State football coach Jackie Sherrill waves after Mississippi State upset third-ranked Florida 47-35, in Starkville, Miss. The NCAA and former Mississippi State University football coach Sherrill have settled a lawsuit in which Sherrill accused the college sports governing body of damaging his reputation. The agreement was reached Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Mississippi’s Madison County Circuit Court. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle, File)

FILE - In this April 14, 2010, file photo, Jackie Sherrill is shown during the Cotton Bowl induction ceremonies at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The NCAA and former Mississippi State University football coach Jackie Sherrill have settled a lawsuit in which Sherrill accused the college sports governing body of damaging his reputation. The agreement was reached Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Mississippi’s Madison County Circuit Court. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes. File)