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[Zissou]

What's changed that would make West Virginia attractive to the ACC? Academics? The demeanor of its fans? If there were a merger or the Big 12 and Pac 12, the Mountaineers might stand a chance with the SEC, but more than likely they'd either be relegated to the AAC or stay with the Big 12.

I don’t think WVU is going anywhere. I don’t think WVU is going to the ACC.

One thing that has changed, however, is the reputation of the ACC.

The facade has crumbled. The academic standards hurdle is no longer a talking point with addition of Louiseville. UNC, Cuse, and Ville are the usual suspects for NCAA violations.

WVU would fit into today’s ACC, not because WVU has elevated, but because the ACC no longer carries the illusion of higher standards and academic excellence.

That said, I don’t think WVU is going anywhere.

 

[Slasher]

I don’t think WVU is going anywhere. I don’t think WVU is going to the ACC.

One thing that has changed, however, is the reputation of the ACC.

The facade has crumbled. The academic standards hurdle is no longer a talking point with addition of Louiseville. UNC, Cuse, and Ville are the usual suspects for NCAA violations.

WVU would fit into today’s ACC, not because WVU has elevated, but because the ACC no longer carries the illusion of higher standards and academic excellence.

That said, I don’t think WVU is going anywhere.

You're absolutely right the ACC has changed, and those changes hurt WVU even more. Even if the facade of "academics" is thrown out, WVU still doesn't fit. The entire state has fewer people than any of the competitors for that supposed 16th spot. If ACC ever goes to 16 (with ND 15 obviously) then it'll go to UConn or Cincy. They both have far more value than WVU to the ACC for a traditional network, both in areas that have population and TVs.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I don’t think WVU is going anywhere. I don’t think WVU is going to the ACC.

One thing that has changed, however, is the reputation of the ACC.

The facade has crumbled. The academic standards hurdle is no longer a talking point with addition of Louiseville. UNC, Cuse, and Ville are the usual suspects for NCAA violations.

WVU would fit into today’s ACC, not because WVU has elevated, but because the ACC no longer carries the illusion of higher standards and academic excellence.

That said, I don’t think WVU is going anywhere.

I'm not sure that they have fully abandoned those standards in their own eyes. NCAA violations are meaningless in the context of academic attractiveness to undergrads and grad students. The academic reputations of most ACC schools remains very good.

That said, what has changed the most is that the ACC has gone from a distant 4th place in college football, just ahead of the Pac12, to winning 3 of the last 6 championships. They don't need WVU anymore.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

 

[LBird33]

BTM has big news. AAC negotiating new contract. Will be implemented in 2020. You heard it here first.

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
By the way...jim delaney's retirement is proof the B1G isn't targeting OU or Texas. Anybody care to guess why this would be proof?

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 3h3 hours ago
Shoot

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
You want to guess?

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 3h3 hours ago
Because he would have had it locked up before he retired?

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
He would want the credit. And with Texas being locked up by ESPN until 2035 we know that's impossible.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 2h2 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV @Expansion_Crush
Delany will be 72 years old and have been it for over 30 years when he retires. His people are in place at FOX and BTN...they will be there long after Delany steps down. Pieces are in place.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 2h2 hours ago
LOL... you guys.... I'm almost sorry I started this... nobody wants to read of us arguing... Let's just say I'm confident that Gee's connections to the B1G are very, very accurate as well as his knowledge of what OU intends.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 31m31 minutes ago
BTM has spoken. Next 2 tweets:

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 29m29 minutes ago
BTM:

“I would agree with those in Chicago who are tabbing Northwestern AD Jim Phillips the favorite to become the new Big Ten Commissioner. He knows all the levers. Phillips will also be available next summer to slide into the seat which is important for a seamless transition”

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 27m27 minutes ago
BTM:

“As for the impact of possible Big Ten expansion in near future it won’t hurt that Phillips, currently professor at Kellogg, has a relationship with James Gallogly and most recently added OU BOR member. Oddly, Kellogg might become birthplace of next Big Ten expansion.”

 

[Purple Stein]

They don't need WVU anymore.

What they need is a patsy. A sure-fire win on everyone’s schedule - someone who will make Wake Forest look good.

If only there was somewhere they could find a team that can’t tackle or score...

 

[billybud]

I see where you are going with this...

What they need is a team guaranteed to make Notre Dame want to jump in the pool instead of dangling their toes in.

 

[Seaa Blue]

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
By the way...jim delaney's retirement is proof the B1G isn't targeting OU or Texas. Anybody care to guess why this would be proof?

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 3h3 hours ago
Shoot

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
You want to guess?

Daniel Mountcastle‏ @Expansion_Crush 3h3 hours ago
Because he would have had it locked up before he retired?

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
He would want the credit. And with Texas being locked up by ESPN until 2035 we know that's impossible.

Delany said a few years back that the decision to expand the Big Ten would likely be up to the next commissioner.

 

[Rufus]

That WVDude guy is ridiculous. I think he is disgruntled that neither the B1G or the ACC wanted WVU. At least they landed in the Big 12. UConn would take that in a heartbeat.

 

[CL82]

That WVDude guy is ridiculous. I think he is disgruntled that neither the B1G or the ACC wanted WVU. At least they landed in the Big 12. UConn would take that in a heartbeat.

Heck we'd take PAC12. Hmm, maybe we should pony up and buy their equity offering and then invite ourselves!

#hostiletakeover

 

[CoastAtlantic]

DudeofWV as financial auditor. Gawd help us!

 

[uchusky32]

DudeofWV as financial auditor. Gawd help us!

I wonder how long it will take his mom to go through those returns?

 

[don356]

I had to laugh when i read the Duds comments about Espn overpaying for content, while Fox does not. He's obviously not real familiar with the new Big East basketball contract and their ratings.

 

[Ha Who]

Moonshine time

 

[ScottVib]

So Zissou is tweeting the Dude?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Andrew George knows what’s up

 

[CL82]

Andrew George CR genius.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

What’s Andrew George’s boneyard handle?

 

[uconnyankee]

What’s Andrew George’s boneyard handle?

Isn't that Fishy!

 

[HuskyHawk]

So much stupid on Twitter

 

[Travelman6]

So much stupid on Twitter

You should see some of the people who post on college basketball related stuff on facebook, the uconn mens basketball page, ncaa march madness page, etc. Hint: It is pretty bad.

 

[billybud]

SEC Presidents vote to continue four team playoff format....

SEC presidents vote to keep College Football Playoff at four

 

[CoastAtlantic]

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 4h4 hours ago
The only way the Pac 12 holds it together is by firing Larry Scott immediately.




Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 4h4 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire @Expansion_Crush
Thanks for that... its fun watching another conf. start to fracture.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 4h4 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire @Expansion_Crush
Greg... honest question here... how much money would USC add to the Big 12? Add USC & Stanford. Checks almost all the boxes the B1G requires. Push revenues in the $65M range I think. Big 12 takes Cal, Col, Arizona State & Arizona. Just thinking out loud.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @theDudeofWV @Expansion_Crush
Would Big 12 gain leverage with potential Media partners if USC and Stanford join the Conference as 11 & 12?.....hell yes. Do I see USC & Stanford Presidents, Boosters and Faculty interested as of yet?....no.

PAC Presidents with their AD’s are working it hard to keep unity.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire @Expansion_Crush
My intention was to point out the opportunity P12 issues present to the B1G. If the B1G were looking to expand, and I don’t believe they are, that USC, Stanford & a few others present a better road to profit than expanding with anyone else but UT.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @flugempire @Expansion_Crush
I meant B1G. Of course they are working hard to save their conf.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
I don’t think Big Ten has any design on becoming a Conference in 3 different time zones.

Christopher Lambert‏ @theDudeofWV 3h3 hours ago
Nobody does. Thats why the P12 is in trouble. I wasn’t suggesting anything of the like only wondering about the value of all those California cable homes at whatever fee.

Greg Flugaur‏ @flugempire 3h3 hours ago
USC would give anyone a boost in overall value. If I was Big 12 it’s the target I would go after...the #1 target. Los Angeles is the #1 City with most Big Ten Alumni outside of current Big Ten Country...but I don’t think Big Ten is interested in trying to monetize the city.

Doug‏ @NebGradDubDub 2h2 hours ago
B10 has sniffed around the buffs. That game in Lincoln last fall and the return trip this fall has brought back that special feeling for Alums.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 1h1 hour ago
Replying to @flugempire @theDudeofWV @Expansion_Crush
It will be interesting to see how far that unity extends. I think there is strong unity among the four California schools Or and WU but part of the pac12 problem is duplication of markets.

Mark Kochenderfer‏ @MarkKochenderfe 1h1 hour ago
One of my favorite crazy but sorta plausible realignment scenarios is and en bloc departure of the top schools in the Pac 12 to the big 10. They are all great research schools and AAU. They fit the profile.

 

[CL82]

USC & Stanford to the Big 12? Not happening... but if it were:

1. Big 12 gets stabilized so we don't have to worry about losing teams to them.
2. Oklahoma and Texas to the B1G, if that were actually thing, evaporates. UConn is one of the more attractive targets left.

Not happening, but interesting within the world of imaginary conference realignment.