Bash Riprock

Hey Irish...looks like you had to respond to a post that had nothing to do with this thread topic...did that come from the resident GID thread policeman?? If so, seems a little like "do as I say, not as I do".......😉

Yea….SEC plays FCS and other gimme games against mid majors late in the season. SEC teams do not schedule games against top tier opponents late in the season. Regardless, SC is now in the Big 10 and no BIG teams schedule nonconference games late in the season. Tell me, why would ND care if the game against SC is the opener?? Why would they decline? Lots of teams open up with big games, as it’s a great way to kickoff the new season with excitement. I like ND…my basement decor would confirm and I’ve been blessed over the years to watch ND play at home and on the road. But they want their cake and to eat it as well. They want to be the only power to stay independent but set their terms for scheduling. Along the way, ND has dropped other rivalries such as Michigan, Michigan State, etc. settings terms as to when they play on a periodic basis. I’m just saying it’s not going to be as easy in the future to set terms scheduling P4s and they absolutely share in the blame with SC in this series ending. Those that wish to point the finger at one side or another are just simply biased fans. Why would ND not agree to an opening game against SC?

Back out? No one backed out. Both teams couldn’t come to alignment on a new agreement. SC would have continued playing ND had ND agreed on the opening week. Just like OSU and Texas. They were not going to continue playing them during the conference schedule. Can’t blame them one bit. The CBS sports link I provided above explains the issue well for both sides.

Thanks for making my point….the list beyond ESPN/ABC grows…. Bottom line, both schools rejected proposals to extend. Both schools share fault. Add CBS to the sources to discredit? https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/notre-dame-usc-breakup-college-football-playoff/#

You won’t believe anything other than in your own mind. You said nothing on the LA Times link I provided and I’m sure you will discredit SI as well if it doesn’t align with your view. Perhaps you can start providing “credible” links.

My point is both sides turned down the deal. ND made an initial proposal. SC said no and came back with a counter. ND said no and it ended. 23..,,earlier provided LA Times…Sports illustrated link below. Good enough? https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/real-truth-usc-trojans-notre-dame-rivalry-pause-college-football-playoff

You stated USC wouldn’t agree to a long term deal…I’m asking why would it have to be long term? Lock up a 2 year deal like other deals ND has put in place. Buys time to work on a longer term deal.

ND agreed to a 2 year deal with BYU. Indiana is a 2 year deal. Why would the USC deal need to be longer?

Guess not a Coach Whittingham fan….

I’m not suggesting punishment at all. But I will say ND better be open to compromise when it comes to scheduling. They will not always hold the best cards. Schools that feel they can play for the playoffs will absolutely be reluctant to schedule them late in the year given their own conference demands.

I wouldn’t say playing ND is an automatic loss for them, but absolutely a tough game. Why would anyone want to play a ND late in the season while playing through a tough conference schedule? Even if SC beats ND, it just takes a toll on a team that by then is pretty beaten up. I thought USC offered a decent compromise to start off the season against ND. Not sure why the Irish didn’t agree.

Its not about threats....its about the risk/return for scheduling difficult non-conference games when its not really needed given the SOS in these megaconferences are satisfactory to get the ratings and FPI needed to get into the playoffs. Additionally, like USC, many teams do not desire tough non-conference games in the final half of their seasons, that create a scheduling challenge for ND as an independent. I disagree there are "many" P4 programs "jumping" at the chance to schedule ND. There are fewer and fewer willing to do so given the risk/return and I bet that number drops to a very few for teams later in the season. Hopefully, the ACC will agree to schedule their 5 conference games against ND the last 5 weeks of the season. But even when push comes to shove, and we've seen it with pushing for Miami in the playoffs, the ACC will stick to their own best interest vs ND's. Its not the advantage you think it is to be an independent. Years ago, there were several independent teams. There is a reason now why there are only 2 independent teams, and UConn is certainly not a football power.

Looks like judge denied the motion to dismiss the former Michigan OC charges for his 10 charges for aggravated identity theft....more than 3300 student athletes...mostly women. What a mess...what a culture...... Who hired both Sherrone Moore and Matt Weiss at University of Michigan?? Of yeah...that "great coach" Jim Harbaugh.... https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47398842/judge-rules-matt-weiss-face-aggravated-id-theft-charges

That’s fine. But remember when it comes to scheduling, conferences place priority on their own. ND has to accept that reality.

So the joke is on all except 2 teams?? ND and UConn. Interesting logic…

That is a decent exodus if he’s right….

Temp is way too quiet….penalty box??

Leavitt to IU? https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/transfer-portal/2-4-million-qb-sam-leavitt-down-to-three-college-football-programs-oregon-indiana-lsu

Bill Plaschke,, writer for the LA Times goes full nuclear on ND for the series ending with USC