re: If the scheduling rumors are true

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The ACC has indeed never had more leverage than now over Notre Dame, but the conference’s “leadership” has consistently shown they have no idea how to negotiate from a position of strength. ND will be given an unconditional pass to play a full slate of conference games, compete for the ACC championship, qualify for the ACC’s automatic berth in the Orange Bowl should they win the conference, and share in the ACC’s revenue. At the same time, they will preserve their NBC revenue -and when the season ends, will wink and wave ‘bye bye’ to the ACC.
I will be shocked if I’m wrong.

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That's a damn shame, and if I were a fan of an ACC program I'd be pissed.
Notre Dame brings value, and would be a huge score for the conference. National brand name second to none, probably along the lines of the Yankees in baseball.

Right now, you (the ACC) have them by the balls, if you choose. I'd make them commit.