By now we’re in agreement, I believe, that WVU is going to have to end up somewhere if/when the expansion happens and pulls the rug out from under the Big East as it stands today.

Life as an independent would be tough with all the monies pledged to the alleged super conferences. I can’t see an SEC on steroids taking WVU. I don’t believe WVU would align itself with also-rans from C-USA and/or the MAC. So then, why not the pumped-up ACC?

The Mountaineers would end up in the ACC – which, to be honest, could use the football and basketball steam that WVU could bring to the table.

The ACC’s bid to really enhance its football by taking those three Big East teams hasn’t panned out so well, because while the Hokies have been a major success, Miami and Florida State have dropped off.

The decision also has had a negative impact on ACC basketball (especially scheduling), while the Big East has advanced itself against its Eastern seaboard hoops rival.

Adding WVU and another Big East team or two would help the ACC improve the dollars in its next TV deal, which will start in 2011-12.