why would they wait to invite? it would make sense to invite now, and have mizzou in place for at least part of the waiting period.
They could do that. But having the contracts drawn with WV now could create problems for the B12 if Missouri decides to stay beyond 2012 . Remember, it has been rumored that Texas wants only ten teams to minimize any splits of revenue. Adding more teams of lesser value than those that left could trigger a downgrade in the media contract. So Texas appears reluctant to go to 12. If Missouri stays beyond 2012 and a contract is offered this year to WV for 2013 that will mean 11 teams and this could upset Texas.
No invite will be offered to any other school until after Missouri shows it's hand. Now if the report isn't valid, which I suspect, and Missouri decide to leave the B12 next season, then WV might be a candidate and the offer extended this season. Nonetheless, the 27 months would be in play and the B12 might be a conference of 9 for almost 2 full seasons.