Links at Lunch: Va. Tech, West Virginia Expansion Talk; Pac-12 Doings
By Kyle Kensing
Expansion discussion has proven fertile ground for speculation, conjecture and outright panic. The Texas A&M rumors of an SEC move have an August 22 “D-Day,” per I Am The 12th Man. The two coming weeks could set in motion a new domino game, and Bryan Morgan at Onside Kick writes to have your popcorn ready; unprecedented change is on its way.
Should A&M become an SEC member, the conference will need another partner to even its numbers. Missouri, one of the Oklahomas, Clemson, Florida State: these are just a few of the programs mentioned in association with an SEC move. Another is West Virginia, which sits in an interesting place as part of the Big East’s uncertain future. HailWV examines what further expansion means for the Mountaineers. Virginia Tech has also been noted in association with an SEC eastward expanse, but athletic director Jim Weaver and the Hokies are apparently content where they are at as Team Speed Kills reports.
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There is indeed more to college football than NCAA regulations and conference alignment. The season kicks off in less than a month, and that opening stretch is particular taxing for Arizona. But the benefit of playing at home could mean a great deal, as I wrote at AZDesertSwarm.com. Now with 100 percent more Kardashian Sister references!
