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Only thing that will come from that game is proving that Michigan (like Notre Dame) doesn't quite belong yet with the big boys in the world of college football.

Perhaps, but I think you are underestimating the benefit of having a Nationally Televised game during prime time for the country to see.

Kids will see that game and think, wow I would love to play in a game with that much hype. And if Michigan manages to pull off a huge upset, the benefit will be massive.

The more national exposure you have, the better. Especially in this game which ESPN is going to hype like crazy, I imagine gameday will be there also.

We probably won't beat Bama in the opener. But, then again, it's hard to think of a single team that would. And opening the season with a loss to Bama at JerryWorld is not nearly as bad as doing it with a loss to USF at home. We might not be all the way back to the top of the mountain in CFB, but at least we're sitting at the adult table.

You sound ridicilous trying to sell the ACC as a powerhouse conference.

Why does ND need the B10? Pretty obvious we don't or we would already be a member. Article on B&G today that says ND will remain Independent.

I didn't say they did, in fact I said earlier ND should stay independent as long they possibly can.

ND has a national brand, and joining a regional conference could impact that, especially if forced to give up NBC deal (not likely but possible).

What is a "real" Big Ten team?

Which makes your lack of BCS bowl success (i.e., not even getting 2 teams most years) even more embarassing. Last ACC team to even make the title game was Miami in 2002. The B1G hasn't had the best success, but at least they've been in the discussion. The ACC NC contenders are usually out of the picture by mid-Oct.

OSU, Mich-the team that beats ND year end and year out, Wisky-who has been to more bcs games than ND has the past 10 yrs. Mich st.-runner up Champ. Even Northwestern would giv ND fits, Nebraska too. Penn st also. Why you think the left the Indy's. They got no credit for winning in their conference. What is a real independent team??????? BYU almost????? I am not discriminating or hating on ND. I'm just saying those are the real Big 10 teams.

Big 10. Discussions have just been talked about. Its getting closer to ND having to go that route though.

they need to join somewhere . ND can nolonger stand alone .

if so the TEN will have 13, so who makes it 14 ? Boston College ?

for a a splash (that couldnt hurt the B10) will they attempt to hijack OU, leaving the Horns w/ the little sisters conference ?

You can say what you want, I did'nt say this is a for sure thing. There has been talks about it. Google it or whatever if you have to. There is always a backup plan. If Notre Dame were to leave, I think BYU would join also with their recent success of somewhat. I don't believe Texas will join seeings how they are trying to pick the Big 12 back up. BC will never leave the ACC because they have recently been giving FSU a run for their money. They have more confidence after the Matt Ryan years.