Now that the b1g east has taken the top spot as CFB's best division, you have to consider that each of the following points is certainly debatable:
1. rutguhz has a better schedule than ND
2. rutgess is in a better location than ND
3. rutgahs has a better 2016 recruiting class
4. RU has a better game day atmosphere
5. SUNJ-NB when a full b1g member, will bank similar to ND due to spoils of a certain conference affiliation
I think it is a fair statement that ND not joining the Big10 has been a huge mistake for the Irish..
It is time to consider ND's independence, unnatural affiliation with the ACC, and outright desire to remain a national brand a losing strategy.. Look at how the loss of regional rivalries has buried schools in the region (Pitt/WVA/Syracuse/UCONN/Boston College) that used to be competitive. Losing the rivalry games with UM is only going to exacerbate the problem. A 2 game series in 2020 with OSU is not going to stop the slow bleed of national apathy or restrengthen regional ties. Think about this for a second.. Lowly old SUNJ-New Brunswick is playing more relevant games than ND..and potentially beating out ND for an international WR recruit! Think it is time for ND to join the b1g!!! What are your thoughts on ND joining full time the B1G?
1. rutguhz has a better schedule than ND
2. rutgess is in a better location than ND
3. rutgahs has a better 2016 recruiting class
4. RU has a better game day atmosphere
5. SUNJ-NB when a full b1g member, will bank similar to ND due to spoils of a certain conference affiliation
I think it is a fair statement that ND not joining the Big10 has been a huge mistake for the Irish..
It is time to consider ND's independence, unnatural affiliation with the ACC, and outright desire to remain a national brand a losing strategy.. Look at how the loss of regional rivalries has buried schools in the region (Pitt/WVA/Syracuse/UCONN/Boston College) that used to be competitive. Losing the rivalry games with UM is only going to exacerbate the problem. A 2 game series in 2020 with OSU is not going to stop the slow bleed of national apathy or restrengthen regional ties. Think about this for a second.. Lowly old SUNJ-New Brunswick is playing more relevant games than ND..and potentially beating out ND for an international WR recruit! Think it is time for ND to join the b1g!!! What are your thoughts on ND joining full time the B1G?