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<blockquote data-quote="Volatility_rivals135605" data-source="post: 131729446" data-attributes="member: 1476288">Under normal conditions/years, it would not enter my mind as even a small/remote possibility.&nbsp; Just like 99.99% of time it would not be on my mind of WVU joining the ACC.When conferences begin prioritizing competitiveness, the things they apply weight to can change.&nbsp; I never imagine Rutgers or Maryland would join the BigTen, while their Academics are good, their Athletics have never been at any point in time on a similar level as majority of BigTen opponents.&nbsp; At least not that I can recall.I mean who seriously thought Rutgers or Maryland represents a similar football brand as BigTen? Which tells me at one point in time, they value Academics above other factors, however we are in a different time now, so those weightings can change.&nbsp; Not saying they will, or WVU will be invited, but out of the remaining Big12 programs, strictly from an Athletics &amp; footprint perspective, which are the best fits?OkieStWVUIowaStPerhaps Kansas(Basketball &amp; Academics)Under &quot;odd&quot; circumstances, I could see any of those teams joining the BigTen.&nbsp; Shane Lyons worked for ACC, so thats probably where we are headed, but Im personally a bit disappointed. I just dont feel excited about going backwards.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Volatility_rivals135605, post: 131729446, member: 1476288"] Under normal conditions/years, it would not enter my mind as even a small/remote possibility. Just like 99.99% of time it would not be on my mind of WVU joining the ACC. When conferences begin prioritizing competitiveness, the things they apply weight to can change. I never imagine Rutgers or Maryland would join the BigTen, while their Academics are good, their Athletics have never been at any point in time on a similar level as majority of BigTen opponents. At least not that I can recall. I mean who seriously thought Rutgers or Maryland represents a similar football brand as BigTen? Which tells me at one point in time, they value Academics above other factors, however we are in a different time now, so those weightings can change. Not saying they will, or WVU will be invited, but out of the remaining Big12 programs, strictly from an Athletics & footprint perspective, which are the best fits? OkieSt WVU IowaSt Perhaps Kansas(Basketball & Academics) Under "odd" circumstances, I could see any of those teams joining the BigTen. Shane Lyons worked for ACC, so thats probably where we are headed, but Im personally a bit disappointed. I just dont feel excited about going backwards. [/QUOTE]

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