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Interesting. The rule changes in recent years have been hit-and-miss. Remember when they started the game clock after a change of possession? Fortunately, they reverted back. I'd be fine with all of the proposed rule changes. In fact, I'd be all for instituting the NFL rule book...

1) Ohio State last year was not an example of mismanagement of the clock. Ferentz did with the clock exactly what he wanted to do: drained it and headed for OT. You may not like the decision, but it is not a similar mistake to that in Evanston last week, or the Wisconsin game earlier. 2)...

If Nebraska wins out except for the Big Twelve title game, I fear they would be a more attractive at-large pick then us (tradition, travel, TV ratings, etc). If it comes down to us vs. Nebraska for a BCS at-large spot, the rivalry will be sparked a year early.

Whoops. I meant game-winning touchdown, not field goal. Appreciate the correction. I still believe you take the field goal. A stop and a touchdown then wins the game. Fail on 4th down, and you still need a touchdown, but now to tie it rather than win it. Logical people can disagree on...

Very well done. Surprised it has not garnered more discussion. I've read through it only once, but the one thing that made me grimace was the jeer sent to Zook. I think he absolutely made the correct decision in taking the field goal with plenty of time left for a stop and a drive for a...

Pretty incredible that three of the games were played on the same day.

I care because: 1) If OSU and UM are in the same division, almost assuredly PSU and Nebraska will be in the other. 2) If the above happens, I believe we are likely to be in the Neb/PSU division, with Wiscy in the other. Although I don't like losing Wiscy as a division opponent, I believe this...

"Let's not forget, the the PAC-12 will likely go to 9 games as well. Where does that put the USC game? Notre Dame will have to succomb to the pressure or lose out on historic rivalry's." The Pac 10 (12) already plays a nine game schedule. Last year 4 teams from that conference (USC...

The number one fear Notre Dame has in joining a conference (any conference) is becoming regionalized. The desire to remain independent stems from the freedom to schedule games with schools from coast to coast. An 8 game Big Ten schedule would still leave ND with an annual series with USC...

Congratulations. What an exciting step. Is the show live on Thursday night, or taped? Is travel to and from Chicago what will keep you away from the radio Friday mornings?

If you believe (as most of us do) that we have a phenomenal defense, then KOK's play calling should be of little concern. Be conservative, punt the football. If our O-Line is shaky, aggressive play calling in obvious situations could lead to very bad outcomes. So long as opposing offenses...

Jon: I tried to suck you in by starting the other Notre Dame thread, but no luck... You and Steve were the motivation for the post. I love the radio show, but think both of you are "seeing what you want to see" when it comes to Notre Dame. I don't particularly care for the "starting premise...

Does that list make the Michigan fans want to puke as much as it does me?

Fair enough. I was responding to someone else who used the phrase, and I recognize you did not claim ND would shrivel up and die. The last line was not the point of the post. Rather, it was to point out that there is a precedent for leagues with 9 conference games, and it has not affected...

CaarHawk: How many conference games do you see the Big Ten playing? Most agree that the maximum number would be 9. Do you really believe that all three other games will be cupcakes? What about years when you play 5 conference road games? Fan bases will demand more from the home schedule...

1) Do not underestimate the desire of the alumni base to remain independent. The alumni are more than willing to leave millions of dollars (how many million, I don't know) on the table to remain independent in football. 2) The "$22 million per school" may be a close estimate of payouts from...

Jon-- I've enjoyed the coverage and speculation regarding conference realignment on the morning radio show. Deace has repeatedly suggested that Texas will not join the SEC for two reasons: 1) to avoid "opening up" the state of Texas to SEC recruiting, and 2) to keep a sense of academic...

Deace is excellent in radio. But he's just not being objective here. Look, 90% of college students wouldn't be able to name Joe Biden if he was standing in the Ped Mall surrounded by Secret Service agents. It's a sad fact, but it's true. I promise you that 90% of students could not name...