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#WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers West Virginia just made one of the BIGGEST financial decisions in modern college athletics… and they said NO. The Big 12’s proposed RedBird Capital deal could’ve given schools access to massive upfront cash — but with long-term strings attached. And now? WVU is reportedly one of the schools declining to participate. In this episode of Locked On West Virginia, we break down: 🏔️ What the RedBird Capital deal actually is 💰 Why some schools wanted the money immediately 🚨 The biggest risks of borrowing against future TV revenue 📉 Why critics say this could hurt programs long term 🔥 Why WVU may believe they’re already ahead financially 📺 How future TV contracts, CFP expansion, and conference realignment play into this 🧠 Whether this was a smart move by WVU… or a dangerous gamble NOT to take the money Plus, we discuss whether schools are trying to “buy championships,” how revenue sharing is changing college sports forever, and why this could become one of the defining decisions of the next decade in the Big 12. Is WVU being smart and disciplined… or missing a massive opportunity? 🎙️ Let’s break it all down. #WVU #WestVirginia #Mountaineers #Big12 #CollegeFootball #RichRod #WVUFootball #CFP #CollegeSports #LockedOnWVU #NIL #RedBirdCapital #ConferenceRealignment #CollegeAthletics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.