Notre Dame AD says conference expansion could force Irish to give up football independence
By Ralph D. Russo, APTuesday, March 9, 2010
Swarbrick: Expansion could force ND into move
NEW YORK — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the possible expansion of the Big Ten could create changes in major college football that force the Fighting Irish to give up their football independence.
The Big Ten and Pac-10 have both said they are exploring the possibility of adding schools.
Swarbrick says that looming realignment changes could be “relatively small … or they could be seismic.”
While Notre Dame prefers to remain independent in football, Swarbrick says, he and university president Rev. John Jenkins will evaluate whatever changes occur and assess how they effect the Fighting Irish.
Swarbrick told reporters Tuesday morning: “You can each come up with a scenario that would force our hand.”
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March 24, 2010: 9:13 pm
I’m fascinated with the conference expansion concept and the possibility of ND going to the Big 10. I recently wrote that I think ND will continue to blindly stick to college tradition despite the fact that college football is poised for a major realignment. My article can be read at: http//thepolesposition.wordpress.com. |
michael ziemba