Boone Pickens needs to be ‘convinced on West Virginia'  Speaking
at the Jim Thorpe Association's Leadership Luncheon, Oklahoma
State booster Boone Pickens said he's still a little uncertain
about adding West Virginia to the Big 12. Pickens also talked
about his vision for Big 12 equality. By Jenni Carlson Modified:
October 26, 2011 at 5:35 pm •  Published: October 26, 2011  The
Oklahoma State megabooster is never short on opinions. Before
speaking Wednesday at the Jim Thorpe Association's October
Leadership Luncheon, Pickens dished on everything from
conference realignment to Mike Gundy's salary.  Conference
realignment is bubbling up again. You liked the addition of TCU
to the Big 12. What about the possibility of West Virginia?
Well, I've got to be convinced on West Virginia. I haven't seen
anything on the school. But TCU was easy. That was like coming
home.  What are your concerns about West Virginia?  Morgantown …
as I remember, you've got to fly into Pittsburgh and then drive
a couple hours. That's pret