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Message: [QUOTE="CoastAtlantic, post: 2186176, member: 5174"] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861001470149349376']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] The ACC has legitimate interest in WVU. Think of the value WVU has to TV in the ACC. Rivalries with Pitt, VT, UVA, NCST, Syracuse. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861001804368183296']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] The WVU - Pitt/VT rivalries alone are must see TV. But as much as good as a fit as WVU is in the ACC the fact remains they are bound by GoR [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861002088951812096']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Here's a fact everyone forgets. OU & UT are bound by the GoR even more than the others in the B12. Why? They wrote it. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861002222309658624']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Being the authors of the GoR means they understood fully well what they are getting into. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861002415637753856']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] There is a video of Boren holding a presser about the GoR. He says very clearly OU wanted it to stop schools from leaving. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861002585599352833']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Boren campaigned for the GoR. So how would that play out in court? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861002800976867329']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Here's what I know. OU would love to see WVU challenge the GoR on travel grounds. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861003013292425217']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Texas doesn't care. They don't want out but they don't care if the Big 12 folds at some point. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861003499324289026']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] Ask any ACC person who is on the short list for #16. It's 1. WVU 2. UCONN 3. UC. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861003849510907905']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] No question ACC would need to add 1 more with ND to have two 8 team divisions. No question greatest value is adding WVU with ND. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861004861470584832']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Any school trying to buy its way out of the GoR would lose more $ per year by doing so than they would make in new conference. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861005152379121664']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] But WVU has sovereign immunity which maybe the only legit challenge to the GoR combined with a geographical / opportunity argument. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]hristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861005573877354498']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] The one caveat is this. If the ACC network is just digital then the Big 12 might just go ahead with plans to extend GoR only. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861005767821979648']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] If that happens you could see the B12 let WVU walk & cut Baylor then merge with the PAC 12. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861005987687395328']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] To me the 20 member B12-P12 merger is the most realistic scenario for many reasons. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861006809074630656']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Move Arz & Arizona State to the B12 division. Have 10 in each. 9 Div games plus 1 cross over. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861007068546912256']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Largest TV footprint in CFB. It would command as much money as B1G & SEC. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861007329910808577']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Plus UT & OU get to stay in the same div with the other Tx schools (sans BU) & OKST. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861007662875594752']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] For the PAC 12 a merger solves the timezone problem & increases revenues to match SEC & B1G. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861008134256676866']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Expansion is about making money for everyone - including TV. A B12/P12 merger with WVU going to the ACC does that. Nothing else does. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861008351555092480']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] The people I talk to honestly believe the B12/P12 merger is the only logical solution for both. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861008730741145600']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Here are the other issues. Texas doesn't want in the B1G. The SEC doesn't want OKST. The B1G doesn't want OU without UT. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861009152012931072']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Only Texas & ND have enough intrinsic value to TV to add $ to the TV contracts of both B1G & SEC. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861010046418903040']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] Here's my final thought. I love the B12. WVU is a perfect fit aside from geography. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861010280117149696']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] But a merger with the PAC 12 or expansion with schools west of the Mississippi means WVU has more travel expenses. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861010625945903104']May 6[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/flugempire']@flugempire[/URL] WVU's relationship with Pitt, VT, Syracuse, Clemson (Clements) & FSU (Jimbo) is a perfect fit. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861287796157362176']11h11 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/DocBunyan']@DocBunyan[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] and I'm not popular for this but OU doesn't have many options. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861287971298869249']11h11 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/DocBunyan']@DocBunyan[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] and B1G passed on OU. OU doesn't want P12 or ACC. SEC doesn't want or need OKST. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861289733636464640']10h10 hours ago[/URL] Those who focus on OU's perceived unhappiness in the Big 12 miss the point entirely. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861290054613950464']10h10 hours ago[/URL] OU isn't unhappy as a member of the Big 12. They are unhappy with the state of the Big 12 & the future of the conference. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861290980640776192']10h10 hours ago[/URL] The B12's issue is Texas has always been on the catbird seat. UT controls it's own future therefore a healthy B12 isn't as important to them [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861291359394820096']10h10 hours ago[/URL] Texas sees the Big 12 as convenient. Revenue isn't really a concern for them. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861291778594549760']10h10 hours ago[/URL] OU fans don't want to believe it but the B1G has little interest because taking OU would likely shut the door on UT in the B1G. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861291988640989184']10h10 hours ago[/URL] The SEC would take OU, but not if it means taking OKST too. The package deal cuts OU's value in half. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861292317843611650']10h10 hours ago[/URL] The ACC isn't an option for OU & the B12 earns more than the P12. [URL='https://twitter.com/DerrikFredrick'][B]DFW[/B]‏ @DerrikFredrick[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/DerrikFredrick/status/861292428464095233']10h10 hours ago[/URL] Where does WVU play into the SEC/ACC picture if at all? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861292803678232577']10h10 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/DerrikFredrick']@DerrikFredrick[/URL] WVU is always on the SEC radar. Missed the cut 3 times now. Many regret taking Mizzou over WVU. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861292998486884354']10h10 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/DerrikFredrick']@DerrikFredrick[/URL] But the ACC is a better fit for WVU. Historic rivals Pitt, VT & Syracuse already in the conf. [URL='https://twitter.com/stlbyu'][B]STLBYU[/B]‏ @stlbyu[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/stlbyu/status/861356917620326401']6h6 hours ago[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']@theDudeofWV[/URL] So what do you think will happen now to the B12 when the contract ends? I think they need to expand in order to stay together. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861365929732689920']6h6 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/stlbyu']@stlbyu[/URL] The only way the Big 12 & Pac 12 can hope to match B1G & SEC revenues is to merge. [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke'][B]Kyle Goeke[/B]‏ @kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke/status/861365944609845249']6h6 hours ago[/URL] Why won't Texas extend past 2025 then? Waiting to see what happens? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861367241006350339']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] and Texas is bound by a separate GoR with ESPN. The issue for UT is LHN money. How long does that continue. [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke'][B]Kyle Goeke[/B]‏ @kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke/status/861371132959739905']5h5 hours ago[/URL] At the end of the day, Missouri has the tv viewers and geography against WV. WV would be on another island in the SEC. Not that you'd care [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861372071363956736']5h5 hours ago[/URL] WV borders KY & sits close to Tenn. [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke'][B]Kyle Goeke[/B]‏ @kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke/status/861372568103768064']5h5 hours ago[/URL] I need to get out a map. One thing is for sure: other than Rutgers and Louisville, Mizzou hit the realignment jackpot. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861373640654368768']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] and The only reason Mizzou is in the SEC is Slive sold the SEC on TV. Otherwise they wanted WVU. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861373803884097537']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] and Alabama & LSU even blocked the vote on Mizzou because they wanted WVU. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861374470417788929']5h5 hours ago[/URL] I'm confused. Why would FOX, ESPN let WVU go to ACC? I would enjoy this if it took place but why would other Big 12 universities approve? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861374995158708225']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635']@JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] and Travel. ESPN/Fox pay the B12 the same regardless. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861373803884097537']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Alabama & LSU even blocked the vote on Mizzou because they wanted WVU. [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke'][B]Kyle Goeke[/B]‏ @kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke/status/861374008595447809']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Thank god for mike slive then! [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861375232665407489']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/Expansion_Crush']@Expansion_Crush[/URL] and I don't want WVU in the SEC. the ACC is a better fit. WVU doesn't have the resources to contend in the SEC. it could in the ACC. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861375615634743296']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Thanks, So Big 12 schools would rather have Cincinnati because of travel? I know ACC travel would help us out. Hopefully this happens. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861375997131751424']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635']@JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] and Texas, OU, OKST, & TT hate traveling to WV. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861376530936737796']5h5 hours ago[/URL] So then why did they take us if a few years later they are willing to switch us with the Bearcats? I'm filling uneasy now. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861376750634315777']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Only if WVU could go to the ACC. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861377387606487042']5h5 hours ago[/URL] What would Big 12 get out of the switch? Easier travel but Cincinnati is not West Virginia. Would have to be something more than travel. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861377810329460737']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Landscape has changed. WVU being allowed to leave would mean B12 has no lifespan past 2025. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861378450011160580']5h5 hours ago[/URL] But if that is the case then why would Kansas State and others agree to do the switch? Why sign there own death warrant so to speak? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861379982949580806']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Because they would want as much money as possible. UC wouldn't be a full member until 2025. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861380405924069376']5h5 hours ago[/URL] How long would it take WVU to become full members in ACC? [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861380546517241856']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Depends on the deal. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861376968800993282']5h5 hours ago[/URL] My point is that if the ACC wants WVU as 16 the only way WV gets out of the GoR is if B12 lets them walk. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861377947701268480']5h5 hours ago[/URL] You make a good point Dude. I just don't think Texas would agree to switch. I think they like us a bit. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861380918216445952']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635']@JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/kylegoeke']@kylegoeke[/URL] and UT doesn't like the travel. Especially for hoops. [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635'][B]Julius Johnson[/B]‏ @JuliusJ85224635[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635/status/861382176666988544']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Then Texas should not have taken us, but of course I'm glad they did. I feel uneasy about the future. But I think it works out for us. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861382874003591169']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Landscape has changed. The B12 was in a position to take the best football program available in 2011. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861383107664064512']5h5 hours ago[/URL] TV ratings mattered more to B12 on the eve of a new TV contract. WVU far & away best option. [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV'][B]Khristofór Lambert[/B]‏ @theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV/status/861383392134299649']5h5 hours ago[/URL] Replying to [URL='https://twitter.com/theDudeofWV']@theDudeofWV[/URL] [URL='https://twitter.com/JuliusJ85224635']@JuliusJ85224635[/URL] and Again B12 values WVU. Only let them leave if future is set. Either by UT & OU leaving or P12 merger. ME: "Sovereign Immunity" :D [/QUOTE]

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