Will WVU go to the SEC??

[Who'sYourData?]

Ok, mac, let's get back to reality.  Contracts are ALWAYS subject to negotiation.  The bylaws in the Big 12 were tightened and penalties for withdrawal were raised after Nebraska and Colorado bolted last year.  You can see how well that worked this year.

If a team REALLY wants to leave, why would the conference stand in their way.  If you are miserable at your job and want to work somewhere else, would your company force you to stay?

Contracts are always about money.  A&M had to pay more money to leave than Nebraska and Colorado.  Pay enough money and WVU would be allowed out next season.

I don't disagree, but enough money for Texas A&M was $20 million and that's still not finalized.

It is, pretty much.  Baylor is gumming up the works only until they find themselves a nice, soft landing spot...like the Big East.

[Who'sYourData?]

I think the whole WVU thing is to force Missouri's hand.

Probably, but it's also a fall back position should Missouri really turn them down.  I could very well see Mizzou going to the Big East, hoping that an invitation to the Big Ten comes a few years down the line.