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I like those uniforms better than the ones with the stupid wings on them.

I love how Missouri is acting like they're stuck taking the fat chick home from the bar at 2 a.m. because the hot girl they really wanted wouldn't even give them a second look.

I can understand why Mizzou wants to leave but it will be so weird if they do. The whole Kansas-Missouri rivalry will be out the window. They interviewed Bill Self and he basically said he won't go out of his way to schedule them as a non-conference game each year.

I'm kind of ticked that the big ten isn't interested in picking them up.

Originally Posted by Chitown021 I can understand why Mizzou wants to leave but it will be so weird if they do. The whole Kansas-Missouri rivalry will be out the window. They interviewed Bill Self and he basically said he won't go out of his way to schedule them as a non-conference game each year.

It doesn't have to be that way. GT and UGA are huge rivals and they're in separate conferences.

http://brett-mcmurphy.blogs.cbssport...32522/32536916

TCU has been invited to the Big 12 and is expected to accept and join for next season.

One more blow to the soon to dead Big East.

From rumors, rest is dependent on what Missouri does. If they stay in the Big 12, look for the Big 12 to add Louisville and BYU to get to 12, with WVU likely the SEC 14. If Mizzou goes to the SEC, look for WVU to take their spot in the Big 12.

Also reports out that Mizzou doesn't have the needed 9 votes to get an SEC invite at this moment.

http://eye-on-collegefootball.blogs....56338/32536267

Will WVU be able to get the votes for the SEC moreso than Mizzou? I still wonder if WVU is going to get screwed here...

It's a shame about the academics because I would much rather see them in the ACC instead of Rutgers if 16 team conferences happen. WVU could maintain rivalries with Maryland, VT, and Pitt and WVU would strengthen ACC football. Plus they'd likely be able to be more competitive immediately in addition to having easier driving distances for their fan base.

I'm worried about WVU's future as well. Rumor is Mizzou informal vote count was 8-4, WVU's is 10-2. Reasoning is Mizzou is another West team, and some schools would rather add a team to the SEC east. If they add A&M and Mizzou, Auburn has offered to move to the SEC east--but some schools don't like that.

Other rumor on some blogs is that the SEC is planning on going to 16 with A&M and Mizzou in the west, and WVU and FSU in the east. ACC would grab UCONN, Rutgers and USF to get to 16. Those I take with an even bigger grain of salt though.

I'm with you on ACC being best fit for WVU with all the rivalries etc. But the snobby academic schools don't want WVU so it's a no go.

So it's pretty much either SEC, Big 12 or screwed. I still prefer Big 12 and hope they move over their with Louisville.

Originally Posted by dmaul1114 TCU has been invited to the Big 12 and is expected to accept and join for next season. One more blow to the soon to dead Big East.

Man is that shady if that goes down. Though understandable from geographical standpoint.

Originally Posted by blindinglights It's a shame about the academics because I would much rather see them in the ACC instead of Rutgers if 16 team conferences happen. WVU could maintain rivalries with Maryland, VT, and Pitt and WVU would strengthen ACC football. Plus they'd likely be able to be more competitive immediately in addition to having easier driving distances for their fan base.

If ACC wanted Rutgers, it would have happened. UConn has been very vocal in their attempt to make it into the ACC. Rumors lead more towards Notre Dame. If Notre Dame would join, then UConn would be the other team.

Though in agreeance with both you, WVU would be a better addition from athletic, regional standpoint.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/...-big-12-invite

No go down about it, TCU to Big 12 is a done deal. Supposed to be officially announced this evening. They have the invite and their board is meeting today to accept it.


ND isn't going to the ACC. If they join a conference, they likely got to the Big 10 (along with Rutgers to make 14 is my guess). I think that may be why Rutgers has been so quiet. They and the Big 10 are hoping the Big East dies and forced NDs to finally join, and Rutgers goes along with the ride and adds the NYC market to the Big 10 network footprint.

If ACC expands, UCONN and USF are likely targets is my guess. USF may be only if FSU does leave though.

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArtic...B_OEM_ID=10410

Statement about other Big 12 votes today.

1. All schools approved granting their media rights to the league for a minimum of 6 years. Missouri did not vote on it and is not affected yet.

2. No tier 3 networks (like the Longhorn Network) can show any high school games or highlights.

Both of those will go a long way toward making the Big 12 stable. Hoping Mizzou leaves and WVU goes to the Big 12 with Louisville and BYU/Cincy.

Word is that if Missouri stays they'll just add TCU and stay at 10 for now. If they leave, they add 3 of the 4 above to get back to 12.

Originally Posted by lordopus99 If ACC wanted Rutgers, it would have happened. UConn has been very vocal in their attempt to make it into the ACC. Rumors lead more towards Notre Dame. If Notre Dame would join, then UConn would be the other team. Though in agreeance with both you, WVU would be a better addition from athletic, regional standpoint.

I don't believe the ACC wants anyone right now. With the other conferences, except the Big East, settling down on the expansion front there's not a whole lot of motivation to expand further. Big 12 is trying to stabilize, Pac 12 claims to be happy, Big 10 claims to be content, SEC doesn't seem to be interested in 16 either so far.

If the BE collapses, that might encourage the ACC to make the move to 16 though as those remaining BE schools will be desperately looking for a home.

I'm highly doubtful that Notre Dame would ever join the ACC because I don't believe when push comes to shove they will give up football independence.

Dmaul,

I know Big 12 would be good as far as stability and competition for WVU, but how do you feel about WVU being that far away from all of its potential fellow conference schools?

Is there even a Big 12 school that could be driven to from Morgantown in a reasonable road trip? How would that distance affect the ability to form some good in-conference rivalries when fan turn-out could be potentially small at road games?

I think it sucks that the Big 12 has to be considered by WVU as an option at all.

If WVU joins the Big 12 then I'll be looking forward to the first time they have to travel To The Little Apple to play Kansas State in basketball. I doubt they have forgotten the way Bob Huggins left after only one year...

Originally Posted by blindinglights Dmaul, I know Big 12 would be good as far as stability and competition for WVU, but how do you feel about WVU being that far away from all of its potential fellow conference schools? Is there even a Big 12 school that could be driven to from Morgantown in a reasonable road trip? How would that distance affect the ability to form some good in-conference rivalries when fan turn-out could be potentially small at road games? I think it sucks that the Big 12 has to be considered by WVU as an option at all.

Travel would suck for sure. But most of the SEC schools are pretty far from Morgantown as well.

The ACC is the conference that makes geographic sense, but the snobby schools don't want WVU because of academics (ranked 164 in US News).

The fact is I'm skeptical the SEC is really intersested in WVU unless the rumors of Mizzou/FSU/WVU all to the SEC are true.

So it's down to hope for the Big 12, or stay in a depleted Big East that can't even attract service academies. Army said they weren't interested today, and Navy apparently isn't so hot on the idea any more either per washington post.

But yes, it's absurd that a program pretty high on the list of all time wins in college football (#14) and basketball (#21) looks to be either stuck in a terrible league, or in a league that makes no geographic sense.

Damn my team is sucking.

Yeah, hopefully the media stops with the "FSU is back" hype every year until they actually have a solid season.

WVU was lackluster in the first half only leading UCONN 10-9 at halftime, but came out strong in the 2nd half to win 43-16. Geno Smith finished with 450 yards and 4 TDs. Only UCONN TD was a pick six thrown by the back up qb on his first play.

We need to buyout Fisher and pay Peterson whatever he wants. Our team is uninspired, not disciplined, and way too predictable. We have a top 5 recruiting class for past two years and this is what we have to show for it. Just sad.

At least, I can curb my unhappiness for my team and turn it positive knowing that UF is getting destroyed last week and so far this week.

Wow, just saw the highlights of the new taunting rule in that LSU game. The punter scores on a fake punt and then it's wiped off the board for taunting...

Watch out for 5-0 Kansas State although we'll find out a lot more about them in a few weeks when they play Oklahoma.

Also the back end of their schedule is grueling.