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Message: [QUOTE="B1GALUM, post: 689663, member: 3636"] [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#000000]I think there are several ways to view the Dude of WV's contention that UB is a candidate for the B1G.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#000000]First, UB is actually under consideration. UB is an AAU public research university located in a contiguous state to a B1G university. UB approached the B1G from this perspective and inquired about membership in the B1G. The B1G, as a courtesy to an AAU university, did provide "benchmarks" that would need to be met to be considered for membership. Of course, these "benchmarks" thus far have not been described nor a timeline to meet these "benchmarks" disclosed by the Dude of WV. It may be that these "benchmarks" are not intended to be met any time soon but rather a due date to coincide with expiration of the GORs of other conferences has been discussed with UB .[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#000000]Second, UB is not actually under consideration but this is being leaked as such for an alternate purpose. Delany is in a difficult position with respect to B1G expansion from the perspective that the B1G presidents want AAU members. Delany leaks UB as a potential candidate. There is significant backlash among B1G alums and fans, akin to the "Leaders" and "Legends" fiasco, given a lack of athletic success at UB. Delany goes to the B1G presidents with this backlash and lays out the need to be more flexible with the de facto AAU membership requirement in order to continue B1G expansion with universities that may or may not be AAU members but can bring an athletic brand to the B1G.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#000000]Third, he is just making s&!t up to generate hits and once again raise the hopes or ire of those alums and fans of universities that have been losers to date in the conference realignment game.[/COLOR][/FONT] [/QUOTE]

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