hettinger_rl Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Is there any particular reason that Notre Dame is not part of the Big East in football as well as basketball? It just seems odd that a big time school like ND doesn't have a conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Is there any particular reason that Notre Dame is not part of the Big East in football as well as basketball? It just seems odd that a big time school like ND doesn't have a conference.They think they're too big? They get all the money from their bowl appearances instead of sharing it with a conference? They would lose their exclusive TV deal with NBC? There are a ton of reasons. Pick the one you like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 What infrared said pretty much nails it. Notre Dame is the most valuable program out there thanks to the deal, so what good would it be to join the Big East in football?The other two are Army and Navy, both being Service Academies. Since they are ran by the government, money isn't that much of an issue and joining a conference wouldn't give them any more of an incentive then staying as an Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The other two are Army and Navy, both being Service Academies. Since they are ran by the government, money isn't that much of an issue and joining a conference wouldn't give them any more of an incentive then staying as an Indy.Sports is only at the Academies because it's a fun way to have some PT. [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJMorris3 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The other two are Army and Navy, both being Service Academies. Since they are ran by the government, money isn't that much of an issue and joining a conference wouldn't give them any more of an incentive then staying as an Indy.Psst. Army is a member of Conference USA, even if they never win a game in conference play.Erm, they USED to be a member of Conference USA, they dropped out in football a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 The other two are Army and Navy, both being Service Academies. Since they are ran by the government, money isn't that much of an issue and joining a conference wouldn't give them any more of an incentive then staying as an Indy.Psst. Army is a member of Conference USA, even if they never win a game in conference play.Erm, they USED to be a member of Conference USA, they dropped out in football a few years ago.*whistles innocently* [Croatia National Team Manager Slavan] Bilic then went on to explain how Croatia's success can partially be put down to his progressive man-management techniques. "Sometimes I lie in the bed with my players. I go to the room of Vedran Corluka and Luka Modric when I see they have a problem and I lie in bed with them and we talk for 10 minutes." Maybe Capello could try getting through to his players this way too? Although how far he'd get with Joe Cole jumping up and down on the mattress and Rooney demanding to be read his favourite page from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is open to question. --The Guardian's Fiver, 08 September 2008 Attention: In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from your stay at the CCSLC, the reader is advised that the above post may contain large amounts of sarcasm, dry humour, or statements which should not be taken in any true sort of seriousness. As a result, the above poster absolves himself of any and all blame in the event that a forum user responds to the aforementioned post without taking the previous notice into account. Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay at the CCSLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Never mind... Will got it before I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I believe Western Kentucky is also an indy team this year and will join the Sun Belt next year Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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