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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

I know that is what the OP states and there may or may not be some truth to

it. I'm saying if there is any truth to it, then the Big Ten would be more clever in how it goes about accomplishing it. The Big Ten probably wouldn't put the directive in writing (i.e. memo, email, press release, etc.) that can be easily used as evidence in a court case. The Big Ten probably wouldn't be blatant verbally in any conference meetings in case the meeting is being recorded by someone or the minutes are being documented. Any verbal instructions would be left open to interpretation where you are implicitly being "encouraged" not to schedule Notre Dame in the future while the schools still get the message that they are "encouraged" not to schedule Notre Dame in the future.
Posted: 01/15/2026 at 04:53 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