Posted on 06/18/2010 7:06:31 PM PDT by Bad~Rodeo
The conference expansion talk surrounding Notre Dame joining the Big Ten is an issue that has been mostly separated into two factions pitted against each other, there are those in the yay column and those in the nay.
Those in the nay are arguing for Notre Dame to keep its traditional independence. They are usually those who cheer for one team loyally, the golden domers.
Those in the yay argue for Notre Dame to join a conference. This group is usually the fans that cheer for two teams every Saturday in the fall—their personal favorite, and whoever is playing the Irish.
Swarbrick, Kelly, Ndukwe, a host of Irish affiliated, as well as their national following, have all weighed in on Notre Dame keeping their independence with an overwhelming "Yes!"
Today, that all changed.
Former coach Lou Holtz, who not only coached that same independent, gold helmeted team, but also was the last one to give them a national championship and a decent winning percentage, admitted to the Star Tribune of Minneapolis, Minnesota that he thinks the Irish should join the Big Ten.
"I'm an old man, and all my life I've said that Notre Dame should remain remain independent because it's a national school...We played the very best in the country from Texas to Tennessee to Miami of Florida to Southern Cal...However, two days ago was the first time I've ever said that I think Notre Dame ought to seriously consider joining the Big Ten," Holtz said.
Holtz's reasoning behind his thoughts are the same as all the others who want Notre Dame to give up their independence. He sees both the potential for great revenue, as well as the fact this isn't just a football issue
"What you're trying to do is
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If ND joined the SEC they would never have another winning season.
Like they are now?
Just read “Under The Golden Dome.” Lou Holtz comes across as a real whackjob.
“...best in the country.”
Like Army ?
Hey, they went 7-6 in 2008 including a bowl win over the mighty Hawaii Warriors. Heheh
Damn, you’re right, LOL~
Holtz comes from the wasteland of Eastern Ohio, Western PA and the WVA Panhandle which decrees that all Catholics in that region must bow to Notre Dame. I married into that cult. Glad I’m divorced from it today.
Mark me down as being one of those fans.
I thought they were in the NBC conference. That is the only I see them as I make it over to CBS to see the SEC game.
I could care less what Notre Dame does. They are no longer in the picture for me after their invitation and donation to Obama of a honorary title.
Lou Hothz for Prethident!
Northeastern PA too, RC churches pray for ND to win every week, I'm now down in South Central PA where Paterno is god and savior.
I can’t add any more to your assesment.
I think they should join the MAC.
Tired of them getting special BCS consideration just because they are ND.
Of course, I am tired of the BCS too. Go to a playoff just like D1AA
Lou now tell us about Art Linkletter.
Lou now tell us about Art Linkletter.
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