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Here's the big question: a decade ago, the ND administration and AD gave the B1G a tentative yes.
The alumni and boosters revolted. The whole show was taken to a chalet in France. Afterward, ND came out and told the B1g, thanks but no thanks. Why did ND's alum and boosters revolt? Because the school prizes its independence.
What does the ACC allow ND? Independence in football.
Now, can anyone swear that, if the D4 rules demanded conference affiliation, that ND's administration, having overcome any booster or alumni complaints because of the new dictates, would prefer the ACC to the B1G, when the administration chose to join the B1G a decade ago?
Jack Swarbrick and Father John Jenkins would prefer the ACC, and they have both said so.
You seem to be having trouble believing that this decision has been made by Notre Dame. Notre Dame will tell you it has, and they have committed themselves.