Why ND Will Never Join the Big 10
The Big Ten conference released a statement today publicizing it's decision to explore adding a 12th team to the conference in the next 12 - 18 months. Undoubtedly the most mentioned name on the list of possible additions will be the University of Notre Dame. The Big Ten, which is currently made up of 11 teams (shouldn't it be called the "Big 11"... just a thought), has been unsuccessfully beckoning ND for years.
On the surface, it may appear to those outside of our "Irish Circle" that this proposed move would benefit all parties involved. While the benefits of a conference affiliation are evident for most schools, Notre Dame has the ability to sustain its football program alone.
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