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WBGV

I think the real backing came from Mark Warner.

“Virginia’s Governor issued marching orders: UVA President John Casteen could only support an ACC Expansion vote that included Virginia Tech. I remember being quite intrigued when I heard and saw reports of this use of political muscle by Warner. I wondered how tight a hold Warner had on the process. I raised the question: did he have the power to fire a disobedient UVA CEO?” . . . . . “Yikes! I was not prepared for that answer. In other words I realized, John Casteen, the President and CEO of the University of Virginia, would either follow Mark Warner’s game plan to get Virginia Tech invited to join the ACC, or face the wrath of the Virginia Board of Visitors, all 100 of whom were appointed by Gov. Warner. Checkmate!” ** Edited by WBGV at 8/1/2023, 6:32:11 PM
Link: https://www.wralsportsfan.com/virginia-tech-s-unique-journey-to-the-acc/16733003/
Posted: 08/01/2023 at 06:27 PM ET
(In response to this post by Hokie12thman)

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Poll time: Where will VT land: SEC, B1G, BIG12 or a watered down ACC?**
JKHokie-RunFor32 • 08/01/23 05:03 PM ET
VT = SEC, the french = BIG**
VPI47 • 08/02/23 08:17 AM ET
Personally, I would like to see VT end up in the SEC. However, I'm not
VTHokie2000 • 08/01/23 09:18 PM ET
The PAC-ACC
VPI_1998 • 08/01/23 08:49 PM ET
VT, NCSU, CLEM and FSU to SEC. UVA, UNC, WASH, and OREGON
VTBoar • 08/01/23 06:23 PM ET
American Conference of Champions (ACC)
Hardcore_Hokie • 08/01/23 06:09 PM ET
Yep. It would work.**
JKHokie-RunFor32 • 08/03/23 05:51 PM ET
Include all current members of all 3 conferences and…
Hardcore_Hokie • 08/01/23 06:27 PM ET
VT ends up in the SEC
WBGV • 08/01/23 05:28 PM ET
VT wouldn’t go to the SEC if UVA didn’t have a seat at the table.
hokieZ71 • 08/01/23 05:33 PM ET
P2, if the ACC folds VT & UVA would like to go to the same conference, but
Stech • 08/01/23 06:19 PM ET
If the ACC did disband....
Old Line Hokie • 08/01/23 07:28 PM ET
Something to keep in mind is that the 2 important SEC rivalries are
VTHokie2000 • 08/01/23 08:53 PM ET
That would be incredible for football and basketball, Academically not to
Stech • 08/01/23 07:33 PM ET
No difference to me if VT and UVA go to different conferences...
jesuisvtguy • 08/01/23 07:25 PM ET
Agree.
Stech • 08/01/23 07:34 PM ET
I really hope the 4 VA/NC schools can stick together also.
hokieZ71 • 08/01/23 06:29 PM ET
That's my first choice and especially in the SEC. I think admissions
Stech • 08/01/23 07:37 PM ET
They backed us in 2004 - we will and should do the same today
Hokie12thman • 08/01/23 06:08 PM ET
I think the real backing came from Mark Warner. ◄
WBGV • 08/01/23 06:27 PM ET
Here WGBV, a link for you for once
hokieZ71 • 08/01/23 07:23 PM ET
Mr. Goodwin sounds like a good person and big supporter of his alma mater.**
WBGV • 08/02/23 01:46 AM ET
Casteen did not......
2hhoop3 • 08/01/23 06:45 PM ET
Think there was a fairly wealthy and influential family more responsible
hokieZ71 • 08/01/23 06:33 PM ET
Goodwin? He was a Tech grad and UVA grad school if I recall.**
Old Line Hokie • 08/01/23 07:06 PM ET
Correct.**
HoakieCup • 08/01/23 09:30 PM ET
Really?
WBGV • 08/01/23 06:03 PM ET
If a choice comes - choice A -one goes Big 12 and one goes to B10
Hokie12thman • 08/01/23 06:34 PM ET
In order of likelihood...
jesuisvtguy • 08/01/23 05:23 PM ET
I’m beginning to think a Big XII/ACC merger may be a possibility.
hokieZ71 • 08/01/23 05:23 PM ET
I tend to agree. This would be a superconference. Several crossover games
JKHokie-RunFor32 • 08/03/23 05:50 PM ET
If this is even in the cards, it would be tough for the SEC and BIG
Big12 guy • 08/02/23 11:21 AM ET
I will abstain. **
Big12 guy • 08/01/23 05:04 PM ET