Diligent staff writer's Ken and Marnette sent me this rumor, (and this), which really makes the ACC/Big East fight interesting. Word through the grape vine is that the ACC has agreed to also let Virginia Tech come along with any expansion that takes place. ESPN notes:

The decision to add Virginia Tech was made during a three-hour teleconference of the nine league presidents on Wednesday after it appeared that the original expansion involving Miami, Boston College and Syracuse would not get the required seven votes for approval, a government source with knowledge of the talks said.

They note that the ACC could add yet another team, like Connecticut to make the ACC a 14 team (7 division) conference. That would certainly stave off the notion that VT and UConn are getting screwed after investing heavily in their massive stadium expansions.

As a VT fan, I must say that the notion of going to the ACC is intriguing, it isn't exactly pleasant. Having to play a championship game every year makes the task of getting to 'the big show' even more difficult. Then again, not as difficult as it would be if VT were an independent, or a member of Conference USA.

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