Big East Possible Agreement With WVU

[Bull Martin]

TIC TIC TIC - Monday morning and still no leaks about the negotiations between the BE and WV. I find it odd but maybe they are close but no one is talking - (find that hard to believe). I do know if I was a WV fan I sure would be a little less sure about going to the Big 12 in 12. Been a couple of days since JVWVU has posted. I will be the first to give him props if he is right but from my seat it isn't looking good right now.

Be prepared for him to come back and say something to this effect, "I miscalculated. The world wasn't supposed to end on May 21, 2011. It's really supposed to end on October 21st, 2011"

[South_Florida_Flip]

TIC TIC TIC - Monday morning and still no leaks about the negotiations between the BE and WV. I find it odd but maybe they are close but no one is talking - (find that hard to believe). I do know if I was a WV fan I sure would be a little less sure about going to the Big 12 in 12. Been a couple of days since JVWVU has posted. I will be the first to give him props if he is right but from my seat it isn't looking good right now.

They're just trying to be hopeful.

As I've said before, I fully expect WVU to be on the Big East schedule when it is released. There is no dollar figure out there that the league would take to have them leave now. They're too valuable to the league in 2012.

[Who'sYourData?]

TIC TIC TIC - Monday morning and still no leaks about the negotiations between the BE and WV. I find it odd but maybe they are close but no one is talking - (find that hard to believe). I do know if I was a WV fan I sure would be a little less sure about going to the Big 12 in 12. Been a couple of days since JVWVU has posted. I will be the first to give him props if he is right but from my seat it isn't looking good right now.

They're just trying to be hopeful.

As I've said before, I fully expect WVU to be on the Big East schedule when it is released. There is no dollar figure out there that the league would take to have them leave now. They're too valuable to the league in 2012.

There is always a dollar figure that someone will accept.

If you were Genshaft and Woolard would you vote to let WVU leave if it meant $100 mil in extra money for USF Athletics? Of course you would. That money would more than make up for the damages that WVU will incur. WVU is going to leave regardless so there is a finite end to the damages. It isn't as if we are talking about WVU staying for another 30 years.

The question is how much WVU is willing to pay and how much the Big East will accept. I'm quite sure the number will need to be higher than the Texas A&M and Missouri number to get out of the Big 12. I think the driver for the Big East is whether the number covers a potential TV revenue decrease in 2012, and enough money to fill schedules somehow in 2012.

[South_Florida_Flip]

There is not a dollar figure out there that WVU is going to be willing to pay that would suffice for the league and all other members.

I'd be stunned if they are not in the Big East in 2012.

[jvwvu]

21 minutes ago - by Patrick Southern - Big 12 commish: WVU on football schedule

Big 12 interim commissioner Chuck Neinas told WVillustrated.com the Mountaineers will appear on the league’s football schedule, to be released by Feb. 1. WVU has planned to join the Big 12 on July 1, but is involved in lawsuits in both West Virginia and Rhode Island courts as the Big East hopes to block the move.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/rapid-reports/post/17047654

Again I was told negotiations are done, therefore no new rumors, what I heard is what I heard (until pen hits paper nothing more is being said really alot by either side, making sense nothing is being said) and if you listen/watch Neinas you would believe something is close, also that Big 12 may vote to help fund leave.

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Still mulling Chuck Neinas interview. He says Big 12 could help WVU pay damages if there is a settlement with BE.

http://wvmetronews.c...y&storyid=50591

Also heard (RUMORS) that Big 12 may go to 12 but Louisville is not really being looked at as 11 now as they were. I would assume 1 is BYU depending if they change their stance on money over their television deal. I also think they may have been some don't touch any more big east teams and we will let you have WVU (conspiracy).

I still think once we leave Boise St. will be in BE in 2012.

Now off to see Mitt - while I am still in Florida.

[South_Florida_Flip]

There is nothing new with what you posted.

WVU will be on the Big East schedule as well.

Still mulling Chuck Neinas interview. He says Big 12 could help WVU pay damages if there is a settlement with BE.

I doubt the Big 12 would be willing to pay over a certain amount and I am sure the Big East will be asking for much more than people realize.

[jvwvu]

I posted because daBull hand not seen me in a couple of days, just relaying until I hear otherwise its a go as per WVU.

Also just posting the "new" articles and comments, and someone asked me about Louisville therefore I added the rumor.

[South_Florida_Flip]

The Louisville rumor has never really gone away, has it?

[jvwvu]

The Louisville rumor has never really gone away, has it?

Up till last week when talking about Big 12 going to 12 it was always Louisville and ?(somebody), now I am not so sure about that.

Louisville believes they get the invite after march madness is over, most fans tell WVU fans they are going to do it right and announce then do 27 months in Big East. If they get offered it will be to start playing in 2103, IMO so they will be doing a payout like WVU.

Louisville coaches are telling recruits they will be playing in the Big 12 within the next few years.

[Reliable Source]

I wish I had a nickel for every "sure thing" involving WVU over the last 12 months. I would at least be able to buy a round at Ray Jay.