I think the ACC is about to lose a team or two.

Why?

(03-13-2013 05:00 PM)Villecard Wrote:  Why?

Hope I'm not going dramaqueen

But Swarbick apparently said this:

"There will be some schools that make a decision to go here or there, but I don't see the main conference model (changing)," he said. "And I feel great about the ACC. I think in some ways -- with the addition of Pitt, Syracuse and Louisville -- it has positioned itself for a period of success which is going to be very high.
"When you look at what their football teams achieved this year -- Louisville, Florida State, Clemson, several programs on the rise -- I think it's all coming together perfectly for the ACC. And we're going to be fortunate we joined it when we did."

h/t: Arb

He could be referring to other conferences as well.

I read that and think it to mean that other leagues will be shifting, not necessarily the ACC. The conference model not changing, meaning not going to 16 because he goes on to discuss that he feels good about the ACC. It seems right now that everything is trending upward for the ACC.

Yeah, I don't that feeling from that Swarbirck comment at all?

The first thing I thought was that he was referring to Maryland leaving after ND announced it was joining. It seemed to me to be him saying that the defection didn't bother him, but he didn't want to name Maryland specifically - just as a general principle.

Well fromm his quote Clemson, Florida State, Louisville, Pitt, and Syracuse aren't going anywhere.

The Swarbrick quote is coming from a Southbend Tribune article:

http://articles.southbendtribune.com/201...unner-kiel

He's telling why he doesn't believe the superconference model of 16 teams or more will come about:

"I've never subscribed to the mega-conference view," Swarbrick said Tuesday afternoon from Hartford, Conn., where he was taking in the final Big East women's basketball tournament involving the Irish and the first one in which they came away with the title.

"I don't think (the superconference model) works," he continued. "I don't think the geography works. I think now that you have all of these conferences that have done anywhere from 12- to 14-year television deals, it doesn't work -- at least not in the life expectancy of this AD."

That's not to say that Swarbrick feels all the shifting is over.

"There will be some schools that make a decision to go here or there, but I don't see the main conference model (changing)," he said. "And I feel great about the ACC. I think in some ways -- with the addition of Pitt, Syracuse and Louisville -- it has positioned itself for a period of success which is going to be very high.

The "some schools" in the above do not necessarily have to be ACC schools.

Cheers,
Neil

He is slowly telling the ND fans that ND will play as a full football member soon in the ACC.

Thanks for talking me off the ledge....

(03-13-2013 06:29 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  He is slowly telling the ND fans that ND will play as a full football member soon in the ACC.

Now that is a creative interpretation!

(03-13-2013 06:29 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  He is slowly telling the ND fans that ND will play as a full football member soon in the ACC.

My reading of that Germanic language called "English" does not lead me to that conclusion, Wilkie.

(03-13-2013 06:06 PM)omniorange Wrote:  The Swarbrick quote is coming from a Southbend Tribune article:

http://articles.southbendtribune.com/201...unner-kiel

He's telling why he doesn't believe the superconference model of 16 teams or more will come about:

"I've never subscribed to the mega-conference view," Swarbrick said Tuesday afternoon from Hartford, Conn., where he was taking in the final Big East women's basketball tournament involving the Irish and the first one in which they came away with the title.

"I don't think (the superconference model) works," he continued. "I don't think the geography works. I think now that you have all of these conferences that have done anywhere from 12- to 14-year television deals, it doesn't work -- at least not in the life expectancy of this AD."

That's not to say that Swarbrick feels all the shifting is over.

"There will be some schools that make a decision to go here or there, but I don't see the main conference model (changing)," he said. "And I feel great about the ACC. I think in some ways -- with the addition of Pitt, Syracuse and Louisville -- it has positioned itself for a period of success which is going to be very high.

The "some schools" in the above do not necessarily have to be ACC schools.

Cheers,
Neil

My take:


Notre Dame, led by Jack Swabrick, would never have followed through and joined the ACC if he thought the conference was in any real jeopardy.

He would still be talking to the C7 if he had any doubts.

(03-13-2013 07:54 PM)TerryD Wrote:  

(03-13-2013 06:06 PM)omniorange Wrote:  The Swarbrick quote is coming from a Southbend Tribune article:

http://articles.southbendtribune.com/201...unner-kiel

He's telling why he doesn't believe the superconference model of 16 teams or more will come about:

"I've never subscribed to the mega-conference view," Swarbrick said Tuesday afternoon from Hartford, Conn., where he was taking in the final Big East women's basketball tournament involving the Irish and the first one in which they came away with the title.

"I don't think (the superconference model) works," he continued. "I don't think the geography works. I think now that you have all of these conferences that have done anywhere from 12- to 14-year television deals, it doesn't work -- at least not in the life expectancy of this AD."

That's not to say that Swarbrick feels all the shifting is over.

"There will be some schools that make a decision to go here or there, but I don't see the main conference model (changing)," he said. "And I feel great about the ACC. I think in some ways -- with the addition of Pitt, Syracuse and Louisville -- it has positioned itself for a period of success which is going to be very high.

The "some schools" in the above do not necessarily have to be ACC schools.

Cheers,
Neil

My take:


Notre Dame, led by Jack Swabrick, would never have followed through and joined the ACC if he thought the conference was in any real jeopardy.

He would still be talking to the C7 if he had any doubts.

Agreed Terry. There is no way Notre Dame boards a sinking ship when there are other alternatives available. But I do think ND will eventually become a full ACC member. I may be dead and buried by then but I do think it will happen (& I am 50 yrs. old).

I know this guy that works for the Arch Bishop and he says Notre Dame is ready to join ACC football. And the timing of it is just going to take a wee longer to break to the faithful. Remember I know these guys that are Notre Dame grads.

Wilkie, you know I love ya but you haven't necessarily nailed much of this conference stuff lol

In all fairness neither have I hahaha

(03-13-2013 05:03 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(03-13-2013 05:00 PM)Villecard Wrote:  Why?

Hope I'm not going dramaqueen

But Swarbick apparently said this:

"There will be some schools that make a decision to go here or there, but I don't see the main conference model (changing)," he said. "And I feel great about the ACC. I think in some ways -- with the addition of Pitt, Syracuse and Louisville -- it has positioned itself for a period of success which is going to be very high.
"When you look at what their football teams achieved this year -- Louisville, Florida State, Clemson, several programs on the rise -- I think it's all coming together perfectly for the ACC. And we're going to be fortunate we joined it when we did."

h/t: Arb

I have an inside source who informed me that he clearly he is talking about Catholic schools and how they are going to react to the shift in the balance of power in the Catholic Church. Mr. Swarbrick is happy with the ACC because Boston College, a member of the ACC, is a Jesuit organization, and the Pope is a Jesuit (for the first time in a LONG time). He mentioned Pittsburgh, Louisville and Syracuse because all three schools have extensive exchange programs in South America which is suddenly important for Notre Dame (ND), because the Pope is from South America and, by not being Jesuit, ND is starting out in a hole, so they need every advantage that they can get. That's also why he mentioned Louisville, Florida State, and Clemson's football teams. It's actually a misquote. He actually said "futball," which, in an effort to be more "Latino," is what he now calls "soccer." He is excited about their soccer teams because he thinks that they can catch on in Argentina.

My source also informed me that, as the newly elected leader of arguably the last bastion of the Roman Empire, who were the direct descendants of Troy, Pope Francis plans on reclaiming the name "Trojans" from all who soil the good name of His people, including the University of Southern California (USC). Naturally Notre Dame is elated, but, according to my top secret ND source, many ND admins are worried that He might come after them next in an attempt to "reclaim [sic] the good [sic] name of the Irish," which only heightens their desire to endear themselves to the Pope as much as possible.

Finally, I have it on good authority that Joe Biden is planning to meet with the Pope in the very near future. It's rumored that they are planning on discussing foreign policy issues, including an excommunication of all who associate themselves with Georgetown University, the Big XII, the BIG TEN, and the Southeastern Conference. A crusade may be imminent.

Obviously nothing is certain, but my sources have yet to be wrong. I hope that this clarified everything and I will keep you up-to-date of any new developments.

(03-14-2013 01:17 AM)nzmorange Wrote:  

(03-13-2013 05:03 PM)TexanMark Wrote:  

(03-13-2013 05:00 PM)Villecard Wrote:  Why?

Hope I'm not going dramaqueen

But Swarbick apparently said this:

"There will be some schools that make a decision to go here or there, but I don't see the main conference model (changing)," he said. "And I feel great about the ACC. I think in some ways -- with the addition of Pitt, Syracuse and Louisville -- it has positioned itself for a period of success which is going to be very high.
"When you look at what their football teams achieved this year -- Louisville, Florida State, Clemson, several programs on the rise -- I think it's all coming together perfectly for the ACC. And we're going to be fortunate we joined it when we did."

h/t: Arb

I have an inside source who informed me that he clearly he is talking about Catholic schools and how they are going to react to the shift in the balance of power in the Catholic Church. Mr. Swarbrick is happy with the ACC because Boston College, a member of the ACC, is a Jesuit organization, and the Pope is a Jesuit (for the first time in a LONG time). He mentioned Pittsburgh, Louisville and Syracuse because all three schools have extensive exchange programs in South America which is suddenly important for Notre Dame (ND), because the Pope is from South America and, by not being Jesuit, ND is starting out in a hole, so they need every advantage that they can get. That's also why he mentioned Louisville, Florida State, and Clemson's football teams. It's actually a misquote. He actually said "futball," which, in an effort to be more "Latino," is what he now calls "soccer." He is excited about their soccer teams because he thinks that they can catch on in Argentina.

My source also informed me that, as the newly elected leader of arguably the last bastion of the Roman Empire, who were the direct descendants of Troy, Pope Francis plans on reclaiming the name "Trojans" from all who soil the good name of His people, including the University of Southern California (USC). Naturally Notre Dame is elated, but, according to my top secret ND source, many ND admins are worried that He might come after them next in an attempt to "reclaim [sic] the good [sic] name of the Irish," which only heightens their desire to endear themselves to the Pope as much as possible.

Finally, I have it on good authority that Joe Biden is planning to meet with the Pope in the very near future. It's rumored that they are planning on discussing foreign policy issues, including an excommunication of all who associate themselves with Georgetown University, the Big XII, the BIG TEN, and the Southeastern Conference. A crusade may be imminent.

Obviously nothing is certain, but my sources have yet to be wrong. I hope that this clarified everything and I will keep you up-to-date of any new developments.

In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen!!!!!!!

(03-14-2013 06:38 AM)TerryD Wrote:  

(03-14-2013 01:17 AM)nzmorange Wrote:  It's rumored that they are planning on discussing foreign policy issues, including an excommunication of all who associate themselves with Georgetown University, the Big XII, the BIG TEN, and the Southeastern Conference. A crusade may be imminent.

Obviously nothing is certain, but my sources have yet to be wrong. I hope that this clarified everything and I will keep you up-to-date of any new developments.

In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen!!!!!!!

If the new Pope declares a Holy War on the BiG, I'll convert back and join in the crusade.

Cheers,
Neil