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<blockquote data-quote="Rootmaster" data-source="post: 129570983" data-attributes="member: 1428050"><p>The small size of the state's population does affect the health of the program...but not in the number of D1 recruits in the state.&nbsp; Teams recruit from everywhere.&nbsp; It does hurt WVU in the ability to find a P5 landing spot based on media clout.&nbsp; The state of WV just doesn't have the eyeballs. Yes, we do have some impact in adjacent markets such as Pittsburgh, Washington and Baltimore...but they are not captive and we share with other schools and pro teams.&nbsp; The Big 12 had an immediate need and WVU was available and more than willing to accept the additional travel etc.&nbsp; If something were to happen to the conference then WVU is in a tough spot.&nbsp; ACC and Big 10 have WV covered (as much as they want to) and the SEC doesn't need the state...but would jump at the chance for Va I believe.&nbsp; Hope the conference expands and provides more stability (strength in numbers) for members...and does so in strong media markets (to add needed eyeballs).&nbsp; The only other option is that WVU becomes the big nasty in the area and wins championship after championship and then becomes the sought after new blue blood.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Rootmaster, post: 129570983, member: 1428050"] The small size of the state's population does affect the health of the program...but not in the number of D1 recruits in the state. Teams recruit from everywhere. It does hurt WVU in the ability to find a P5 landing spot based on media clout. The state of WV just doesn't have the eyeballs. Yes, we do have some impact in adjacent markets such as Pittsburgh, Washington and Baltimore...but they are not captive and we share with other schools and pro teams. The Big 12 had an immediate need and WVU was available and more than willing to accept the additional travel etc. If something were to happen to the conference then WVU is in a tough spot. ACC and Big 10 have WV covered (as much as they want to) and the SEC doesn't need the state...but would jump at the chance for Va I believe. Hope the conference expands and provides more stability (strength in numbers) for members...and does so in strong media markets (to add needed eyeballs). The only other option is that WVU becomes the big nasty in the area and wins championship after championship and then becomes the sought after new blue blood. [/QUOTE]

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