HARTFORD, Conn. -- Yale University denies it was trying to make an example of former basketball captain Jack Montague when it expelled him over a sexual assault allegation.The school filed its formal response late Friday to Montagues federal lawsuit, which accused the Ivy League university of punishing Montague over what he believes was consensual sex.The lawsuit, filed in June, argues the university expelled the popular athlete in February to prove it was tough on sexual misconduct. It also argues the school coerced the alleged victim into cooperating by inappropriately telling her about a previous misconduct complaint against Montague.The school admits that some Yale students and some alumni raised concerns about how Yale responded to complaints of sexual misconduct, according to the court filing. (It) denies that it had to show that it was willing to take a hard line against male students accused of sexual assault in order to dispel the notion that Yales campus was an unfriendly and unsafe.The lawsuit argues that the university used the case against Montague, a popular and well-liked athlete, in part as an opportunity to respond to a survey on sexual assault by the Association of American Universities. The association estimated that one in four Yale undergraduates had an experience that does not meet Yales standard for consent.In short, imposing harsh discipline on Montague would surely make an impact, the lawsuit says.A spokeswoman for Montagues attorney, Max Stern, said they were still reading the Yale response Saturday and were not ready to comment.Montague, a senior, was expelled after a friend of the woman involved in his case went to a school official who ensures Yales compliance with Title IX, the federal law designed to prevent gender discrimination in education.The lawsuit alleges the Title IX officer brought the complaint more than a year after the incident and despite being told the woman did not believe Montague heard her when she tried to end their sexual encounter. The victim eventually cooperated only after the Title IX officer informed her that Montague had previously received counseling after an incident involving another woman, according to the lawsuit.The lawsuit alleges the school didnt tell her that case involved him shoving a paper plate down someones shirt following a drunken argument outside a pizza parlor.The woman was not affirmatively misled by the defendants into participating in a formal complaint process initiated by Yale, the school said in its response.The allegation involved the last of four sexual encounters between the two students, his attorneys say.Police and the local prosecutor have said no criminal allegation was ever made against Montague.The lawsuit asks that Montague be reinstated as a student or for Yale to reopen the proceedings against him. It also seeks monetary damages. It is scheduled to go to trial no earlier than February. Vlade Divac Lakers Jersey . 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Leicesters backbone We pick out five unsung heroes among Leicester Citys Premier League title-winning squad. To lose three games in a season is astonishing, he told Sky Sports News HQ.So much credit has gone to Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, but the back four deserves a lot of credit.Ive been so impressed with Kasper Schmeichel in goal as well. Danny Simpson was at QPR where he didnt look great, to be honest. He looked like he would struggle to get a club and ended up at Leicester. Leicester City players celebrated winning the Premier League title during a training session Fuchs has been a great signing as well, and Robert Huth has been immense for them - £3m from Stoke, what a signing.He adds: Wes Morgan, Id love to know how many managers looked at Morgan and thought Is he cut out for the Premier League? Now hes a title winner. 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Greece won the Euros by keeping clean sheets and winning 1-0, but Leicester have played great football as well.Redknapp also praises the collective effort of the team and feels Leicesters achievement could result in a shift in power in the Premier League.Theyve had a little bit of genius with the likes of Mahrez and Vardy and Kante has been one of the signings of the season, but I dont think itll ever happen again, he said. Jamie Redknapp was trying to give his analysis on Leicester winning the title before two friends decided to distract him There has been a slight change in the guard. West Ham have also had a great season and Tottenham have come to the front now so Ill be interested to see how they push on next season.But Leicester have done something completely unthinkable and its been an absolute joy. Also See: Ranieri: National treasure How Leicester did it differently Leicesters 10-year story Greatest sporting upset ever? ' ' '