Writer makes case for Notre Dame to join Big Ten

Notre Dame’s independence is a topic that simply will not go away. It’s almost as if many people outside the fan base want to bully the program to be like everyone else and join a conference.

Joining the pro-conference crowd is Jay Berry, a writer for Mike Farrell Sports. In summary, Berry believes the Irish should join the Big Ten in an attempt to grab more TV revenue and maintain many historic rivalries.

We won’t deny the Irish have a great rivalry history with a few Big Ten programs. Nor will we deny it would be terrific to have those rivalries regularly back in the fold.

We will deny that the Irish need to consider joining a conference, at least for now. Berry either doesn’t know or doesn’t care that the Irish once tried for Big Ten membership on numerous occasions but were denied each time. If that doesn’t happen, the Irish don’t become the brand they are now.

Once again, conferences need Notre Dame more than Notre Dame needs a conference. It’s not happening unless the ever-changing structure of college football forces it to.

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