ESPN says Big 10 trying to get Maryland and Rutgers

[Ratt Mhule]

I would like this a lot more if Gary Williams was still the Maryland bball coach. Another legendary coach wouldn't hurt, but since he retired a few years ago it doesn't matter anymore.

 

[Silent Commit]

Well, the fact that they just semi-joined the ACC seems to refute your argument

Not at all. ND semi-joined the ACC for basketball. ND won't ever join a conference for football. - J

 

[tschu]

Well, the fact that they just semi-joined the ACC seems to refute your argument

Not at all. ND semi-joined the ACC for basketball. ND won't ever join a conference for football. - J

False, they semi-joined for football. (They're full members in everything else.)

 

[irafreak]

Exactly. Notre Dame is fighting against the tide right now. Eventually when things go further playoff they may be REQUIRED to enter a conference. They agreed to play a bunch a lousy games against ACC competition just to secure a partial home. Notre Dame isn't much different than Texas in that they have high demands but know deep down they can't have everything.

 

[HuskerShark]

I don't think ND will ever join the B10. They want to remain independent....it's part of their tradition...their alum wouldn't stand for ND to join a conference for football. So, I don't think that there is anything bigger.

Notre Dame may not have a choice if the super conferences begin to take shape. They will either have to join a conference or be left out of National Title contention.

 

[knapplc]

Let's continue this conversation HERE, as this no longer appears to be a rumor. Thanks, everyone. And if you want this merged into the other thread, PM me and I can make that happen.