Very interesting article on Notre Dame's options. First, their current status may need to be revised.
- Join Big Ten
- Stay Independent with Big East ties
- Join ACC
- Join all Cathlic Conference
They, like Stanford, do value the Sears Cup standings and excellence in all sports (Olympic, etc.). This makes current Big East links less attactive than they appear and the idea of an All Catholic League even harder to make work.
Here is link: <A HREF="http://www.southbendtribune.com/stories/2003/06/01/sports.20030601-sbt-FULL-C1-What.sto" TARGET=_blank>http://www.southbendtribune.com/stories/2003/06/01/sports.20030601-sbt-FULL-C1-What.sto</A>