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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why does ND need to join a conference? Sure, you can say they need a harder schedule, fine. But who benefits if they join a conference? [/quote]

Doesn't the conference benefit? ND definitely does not financially, which is a very good reason for them to stay independent.

The story of why ND is independent is based on anti-Catholic bigotry and the Big 10's desire to keep ND out of its conference back in the early 20th century. ND took matters into its own hands and traveled across the country to play other teams, one of which is USC. Hence it's long history with the USC rivalry. As time went on, the Irish's situation became more and more lucrative. Conferences suddenly became more interest in ND joining them, but financially it makes no sense for ND to join. We Irish fans relish this history and love that the anti-Catholic bigotry backfired on them. Think of all the money the Big 10 lost out on by pushing the Irish away. CFP or not, I hope ND never joins a conference.

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