UVa is a great academic institution, but that’s not enough. The Big Ten passed over Stanford, which is arguably the best academic FBS school. The Big Ten is already in the DC area with the addition of UMCP. UVa is not that attractive an option for the B10 (VT is even less so). The best thing going for UVa is that they are the ideal tag-along school to UNC. Many people don’t realize it, but that’s probably the biggest advantage UVa has over VT.

I don't know what UVA would do. You are correct that UVA sponsors about 5 sports that are not sponsored by the SEC, but are sponsored by the Big Ten. So it would be an easier transition to the Big Ten than the SEC. I do think UVA would like to still be with UNC long term as well as VT. I don't see UVA as either a Big Ten School or SEC, but it's not going to be my call. I like the makeup of the ACC and it's basically made up of members I'm interested in following and have been following for 40 years. If what Finebaum is saying is true then the Big Ten will probably push for the same thing, and I can see Maryland pushing for it which doesn't make me excited about it. I like the ACC, but it won't be my call as I mentioned. That agreeing to lower the exit to $75 million makes the whole thing within reach as it is what the exit fee also is for the Big XII.