Summary of what's going on

[WestCoastHusky]

Here is an article from Pete Thamel on what's going on. Basically, our fate in the ACC depends on ND.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/s...ristian-putting-football-future-in-doubt.html

 

[uconnbaseball]

That's a 180 from what he was saying earlier about us and the MAC. Come on Notre Dame.

 

[06029]

Here is an article from Pete Thamel on what's going on. Basically, our fate in the ACC depends on ND.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/s...ristian-putting-football-future-in-doubt.html

Chip Brown has posted that TX is pushing for ND in the Big 12 for all sports except football.

If Uconn is hitched to ND for the ACC, kiss that option goodbye. There is no reason for ND to give up its network and $$ for FB when there appear to be other conferences that will give them the BE deal.

 

[Adios]

At least the ACC would rather have us than Rutgers.

 

[uconnbaseball]

The Big 12 would make little sense logistically for the Irish. The deal described in this article is a sweetheart deal for the Irish.

 

[HuskyHawk]

The Big 12 would make little sense logistically for the Irish. The deal described in this article is a sweetheart deal for the Irish.

I really don't think the Irish want their Olympic sports teams in the ACC. The mouthpieces keep talking about it, but the one place where Notre Dame isn't popular is the southeast. Northeast, midwest, rust belt and even west coast they have a big following. The ACC losing a deep south school for UConn would probably help land the Irish.

 

[upstater]

Thamel offers a whole lot of nothing in that article

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

texas may push for nd in all but football, but will anyone else go for it?

 

[ArizonaHusky]

The BCS should remove their auto bid, that would force their hand, and the ACC, would be the easiest road to a BCS bid with Vtech, and Free Shoes University being the main competitors.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

you've got a better shot at winning the lottery five times in a row than the bcs removing nd's auto bid.

 

[1husky]

Thamel offers a whole lot of nothing in that article

huh? That's the most I've heard that seems real in about a week. First, Thamel did a 180 on the MAC thing. 2nd, it's obvious he has spoken to ND, Big 12, ACC and/or ESPN who have already worked out the tv $ numbers. Plus, this is the NY Times who ND would talk to. Not some talk radio guy in the midwest or a courant reporter.

I'd say this is likely to happen.

 

[Adios]

I'd say this is likely to happen.

Since the ACC would deliver the Bos-Wash megalopolis, I'd have to agree. We seem to be in a very good position.

 

[upstater]

huh? That's the most I've heard that seems real in about a week. First, Thamel did a 180 on the MAC thing. 2nd, it's obvious he has spoken to ND, Big 12, ACC and/or ESPN who have already worked out the tv $ numbers. Plus, this is the NY Times who ND would talk to. Not some talk radio guy in the midwest or a courant reporter.

I'd say this is likely to happen.

All that stuff has been said before. Everything. This isn't the first article that said ND to ACC then they take UConn.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Many more coherent message board posts than that hodge podge. Thamel is usually on top of his game too.

 

[1husky]

All that stuff has been said before. Everything. This isn't the first article that said ND to ACC then they take UConn.

Right, but the difference is now the Big East is truly teetering on the brink. With the Big 12 stabilizing, TCU leaving, and likely a follow by Louisville, maybe UWV, ND has a reason to get motivated to find a new home.

 

[UConnJim]

HuskyHawk -

ND would be totally satisfied to have their Olympic Sports in the ACC. ACC would be the entire East Coast and include BC, Syracuse, UConn, Pitt, Maryland, UVA, VT, Duke, UNC, and Miami, which can't be considered deep south schools. Remember, ND was already in an Olympic Conference with VT, Pitt, UConn, BC, Syracuse, and Miami, so it's not like this is a real change for them.

Where ND does not fit is in the Big 12, period. In addition, although ND is in the Midwest, they have little in common with large state land grant universities.

In my opinion, if ND has to go to a conference, it will be the ACC.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Many more coherent message board posts than that hodge podge. Thamel is usually on top of his game too.

God forbid an article come out that puts UConn in a favorable opinion. You are like a Dementor from Harry Potter...everyone's misery sustains you doesn't it?

You are usually a really good poster but your paranoia is unbearable.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

God forbid an article come out that puts UConn in a favorable opinion. You are like a Dementor from arry Potter...everyone's misery sustains you doesn't it?

You are usually a really good poster but your paranoia is unbearable.

I think there is zero chance that Notre Dame goes anywhere near the ACC. There are scenarios where Uconn and Rutgers could end up in the ACC. Thamel's is not one of them.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Why not? Notre Dame likes its influence over the east coast and values its olympic programs more than you'd think. A scenario where ND agrees to play 5 or 6 ACC teams a year in football without actually joining the conference would be a good compromise for both sides.

Here's a picture of what the ACC is probably doing while it bides its time:

http://www.southernpigskin.com/ACC/view/the-accs-big-prize-notre-dame

ND joining as a partial member would fill that picture nicely.