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TerryD

Besides, group boycotts are illegal anti-trust violations

An organized group boycott can be a serious antitrust violation, especially if it's a "horizontal" boycott among competitors to restrain trade, fix prices, or exclude rivals from a market, often falling under the Sherman Act as a per se offense (meaning it's illegal regardless of justification) or rule of reason. While political or social boycotts might be protected speech, economic boycotts by competitors to gain unfair advantage are generally illegal, as they harm competition and consumers.
Posted: 01/15/2026 at 03:19 PM ET
(In response to this post by TerryD)

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Heather Dinich said on Mike Greenberg, PO probably sticking to 12, SEC B1G
Stech • 01/15/26 01:01 PM ET
I am fine with more seasons of 12 team playoff. Let the stalemate continue!**
RandomAsianGuy • 01/15/26 11:43 PM ET
Heard B1G was pissed about ND MOU that no one knew about.
Sunsetunderground • 01/15/26 02:12 PM ET
been hearing that B10 directed its schools not to schedule ND**
vtce2000 • 01/15/26 03:01 PM ET
ND plays 3 Big Ten teams in 2026
TerryD • 01/15/26 03:10 PM ET
Link
Sunsetunderground • 01/15/26 04:42 PM ET
Besides, group boycotts are illegal anti-trust violations ◄
TerryD • 01/15/26 03:19 PM ET
Not automatically illegal but it could be a serious antitrust issue**
Calamitous • 01/15/26 10:16 PM ET
If the Big Ten was truly going to do that to Notre Dame, then I would
VTHokie2000 • 01/15/26 04:20 PM ET
Clever works both ways**
TerryD • 01/16/26 09:04 AM ET
It would still be up to Notre Dame to prove it in a court of law. That
VTHokie2000 • 01/16/26 12:17 PM ET
All ND has to do is win another National Championship. **
Big12 guy • 01/17/26 12:19 PM ET
Winning another national championship won't improve Notre Dame's odds
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 11:46 AM ET
Their problem is public opinion of non ND fans. It's
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 11:51 AM ET
Winning another national championship won't solve that problem because it
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 11:53 AM ET
yep, but it will be more difficult to discount their independence. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 11:55 AM ET
Except Notre Dame's football independence becomes a moot issue if the Big
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 11:59 AM ET
I don't think so. The BIG doesn't have power over ND. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 12:06 PM ET
Where did I say the Big Ten has power over Notre Dame?
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 12:16 PM ET
I thought it was relevant. If the BIG for whatever
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 12:21 PM ET
Yes, but that would have no relevance on the potential lawsuit which is
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 12:55 PM ET
There will be no lawsuit. **
Big12 guy • 01/20/26 12:56 PM ET
Never say never because TerryD believes Notre Dame would have a case
VTHokie2000 • 01/20/26 01:00 PM ET
The OP stated that the Big Ten has directed this
TerryD • 01/15/26 04:36 PM ET
I know that is what the OP states and there may or may not be some truth to
VTHokie2000 • 01/15/26 04:53 PM ET
Everyone knew about it in March, 2024 and approved it
TerryD • 01/15/26 02:50 PM ET