I still say that the SEC should add VT, of course.
I was busy talking so much I didn't bother to really touch on two things.
A: I can't say how well developed VT will be in a few years. If they can build up their resume more, improve seating capacity and just generally show they are still headed in the right direction then their value will continue to go up as well. I just hope the development isn't just as a football program. But, even as a football program, they still have a hump to get over. The conference championship game was a good example. They were on a national stage, and had a chance to play a role in shaping the championship discussion. They got blown out...
B: That segues into the other concern. Developmentally, joining the SEC could actually crush VT. Look at their play against Clemson last year. A combined 61-13 at home and a neutral site. Even fourth place in the west Auburn gave them a much better contest, @ Clemson. The SEC will probe weaknesses and even the east could take advantage. If it becomes a rough transition, the progress they have been making could be virtually erased. I read Beamer is strongly against moving to the SEC, and honestly, what, if not this type of concern would keep him from wanting to join? If he thinks VT would do well, he would support the move, right?
So, I believe it's probably in VT's best interest to stay on their current path for a few more years and then? Who knows, but personally I'd be willing to re-evaluate things then.