I think the key may be the network almost as much as the conference

When the Big 12 lost 2 members, their network partner left them whole. It was to their corporate advantage to do so.

The network partner(s) could do the same if the Big 12 breaks up. It may be to their corporate advantage to have some stability with TV markets or fill in certain gaps. So they could make the receiving conference "whole" if it takes an Oklahoma State, K State, Iowa State, or WVU as examples. The problem for the conference would come after contract expiration.

That said, I don't think WVU will be in the ACC any more than the B1G. SEC, perhaps. They would be a reasonable fit with Tennessee and Ky.

In response to this post by East Cobb Hokie

Posted: 05/19/2016 at 7:31PM

Would the ACC accept WVu if that was key to P5 to P4 conversion? -- East Cobb Hokie 05/19/2016 6:32PM

Frankly, I see WVU as one of the least desirable targets in any conference -- lawhokie 05/20/2016 08:18AM

Just asking, but isn't Baylor rated high for academics -- justbob 05/20/2016 10:06AM

Duke? no way -- Pylons 05/20/2016 10:50AM

Slight correction. While Baylor may have some other issues,academics there -- hokie4ever 05/20/2016 08:36AM

I'd take Baylor if it meant getting Texas... -- lawhokie 05/20/2016 09:10AM

Baylor is last on my list of Texas P5/G5's; also behind Tulane. ** -- daveinop 05/20/2016 09:22AM

I think if it were an orderly end to the B12, by all P4 conferences, yes -- BigCrumpy 05/20/2016 07:18AM

I doubt it, and I wonder what circumstances could force WVU on ACC -- lawhokie 05/20/2016 07:59AM

My thought on this is morphing a bit. It is one thing -- daveinop 05/20/2016 09:05AM

It's bad enough we UVa. No way WVU ever gets in. ** -- 7Hokie1 05/19/2016 11:20PM

In no way, shape or form is WVU the key to anything WRT conf alignment** -- marcbvtgm 05/19/2016 8:44PM

Not if they need a home to dissolve the B12. If enough teams have a -- ColumbusHokie 05/19/2016 9:53PM

WVU might be a piece to the puzzle, but they aren't a key piece -- marcbvtgm 05/20/2016 08:34AM

Re: WVU might be a piece to the puzzle, but they aren't a key piece -- justbob 05/20/2016 10:14AM

Yes. But they can play the collective veto card with a few other weaklings -- marcbvtgm 05/20/2016 5:30PM

We would not accept WVU simply to help break up the B12 -- lawhokie 05/20/2016 08:25AM

Depends -- Mercury 05/19/2016 8:18PM

I think the key may be the network almost as much as the conference -- daveinop 05/19/2016 7:31PM

1-2 years ago the B12 said they'd disolve if they can find a home for every -- BigCrumpy 05/20/2016 07:12AM

I know that's what they've said, but I don't think it's the case -- daveinop 05/20/2016 08:02AM

Trade Louisville to the Big 12 for WVU ** -- tcc_dc 05/19/2016 7:04PM

And trade Pedro Martinez for Delino DeShields while we're at it ** -- BROman Hokie 05/20/2016 08:49AM

I think the key may be the network almost as much as the conference

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