"We are stable for the next 10 years while the current TV contracts run their course. The means by which we all watch TV 10 years from now will drive what happens next."

http://csnbbs.com/thread-691451.html

Note also that he is apparently discussing scheduling with UofM's AD.

(06-05-2014 09:20 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote:   "We are stable for the next 10 years while the current TV contracts run their course. The means by which we all watch TV 10 years from now will drive what happens next."

http://csnbbs.com/thread-691451.html

Note also that he is apparently discussing scheduling with UofM's AD.

Should have had something set up already with them but the buffoon we had previously screwed the pooch.

(06-05-2014 09:20 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote:   "We are stable for the next 10 years while the current TV contracts run their course. The means by which we all watch TV 10 years from now will drive what happens next."

http://csnbbs.com/thread-691451.html

Note also that he is apparently discussing scheduling with UofM's AD.

There is literally no AD in American I would listen to less than Swarbrick as far as realignment goes. Seriously, what other AD would tell that school anything based on their selfish track record.

http://www.bluegoldsports.com/big-5-conf...n-looming/

Surely this West Virgina blogger knows more about what's going to happen.

Why are we stable? B/c everyone wants ND and they aren't going anywhere. That's why he's so confident.

(06-05-2014 04:53 PM)ncbeta Wrote:  Why are we stable? B/c everyone wants ND and they aren't going anywhere. That's why he's so confident.

I think he is speaking for ND. ND isn't doing anything until TV otherwise forces them too. I don't think he's speaking for all realignment possibilities.

(06-05-2014 06:08 PM)FrancisDrake Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 04:53 PM)ncbeta Wrote:  Why are we stable? B/c everyone wants ND and they aren't going anywhere. That's why he's so confident.

I think he is speaking for ND. ND isn't doing anything until TV otherwise forces them too. I don't think he's speaking for all realignment possibilities.

So, you're saying that ND is only looking out for themselves? NAH!!! That's never happened before!*

(06-05-2014 06:15 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 06:08 PM)FrancisDrake Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 04:53 PM)ncbeta Wrote:  Why are we stable? B/c everyone wants ND and they aren't going anywhere. That's why he's so confident.

I think he is speaking for ND. ND isn't doing anything until TV otherwise forces them too. I don't think he's speaking for all realignment possibilities.

So, you're saying that ND is only looking out for themselves? NAH!!! That's never happened before!*

IMO...the only way stability doesnt occur like Jack states is if the Big 12 decides to do something.

outside of that.....stability seems likely IMO

(06-05-2014 06:08 PM)FrancisDrake Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 04:53 PM)ncbeta Wrote:  Why are we stable? B/c everyone wants ND and they aren't going anywhere. That's why he's so confident.

I think he is speaking for ND. ND isn't doing anything until TV otherwise forces them too. I don't think he's speaking for all realignment possibilities.

I think he was speaking in general, about the P5. He doesn't anticipate any P5 realignment until the next TV cycle in the early 2020s.

Yep, no other school in America but ND is "looking out for themselves".

That is why no other schools have changed conferences, ever.

(06-05-2014 07:46 PM)quo vadis Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 06:08 PM)FrancisDrake Wrote:  

(06-05-2014 04:53 PM)ncbeta Wrote:  Why are we stable? B/c everyone wants ND and they aren't going anywhere. That's why he's so confident.

I think he is speaking for ND. ND isn't doing anything until TV otherwise forces them too. I don't think he's speaking for all realignment possibilities.

I think he was speaking in general, about the P5. He doesn't anticipate any P5 realignment until the next TV cycle in the early 2020s.

But how much of a pulse does Swarbrick have on the P5? ND didn't move from the Big East until very late in the game. They are a prized piece, but I think are somewhat of a pawn. The ACC, B1G, and B10 all wanted and probably still do want ND. The ACC might be stable and not expanding. ND isn't looking, but I do not think B1G or the Big12 are completely dormant.

I think that Jack Swarbrick is pretty well connected and has a good read on things. That is just my opinion, though.

(06-06-2014 10:18 AM)TerryD Wrote:  I think that Jack Swarbrick is pretty well connected and has a good read on things. That is just my opinion, though.

Well, I think Swarbrick is talking out of his a$$. That's not an opinion, but a fact!

(06-05-2014 09:20 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote:   "We are stable for the next 10 years while the current TV contracts run their course. The means by which we all watch TV 10 years from now will drive what happens next."

He definitely wants stability for 10 years. I don't know if he'll get it.

I've never known anyone stable from Notre Dame.

(06-06-2014 10:33 AM)DefCONNOne Wrote:  

(06-06-2014 10:18 AM)TerryD Wrote:  I think that Jack Swarbrick is pretty well connected and has a good read on things. That is just my opinion, though.

Well, I think Swarbrick is talking out of his a$$. That's not an opinion, but a fact!

Thats not a fact.

(06-06-2014 11:52 AM)AirRaid Wrote:  

(06-06-2014 10:33 AM)DefCONNOne Wrote:  

(06-06-2014 10:18 AM)TerryD Wrote:  I think that Jack Swarbrick is pretty well connected and has a good read on things. That is just my opinion, though.

Well, I think Swarbrick is talking out of his a$$. That's not an opinion, but a fact!

Thats not a fact.

Facts are supported by evidence. You are right, no facts supporting his claim, but someone talking out their a$$ sure rates as a carnival act.

(06-06-2014 06:54 AM)TerryD Wrote:  Yep, no other school in America but ND is "looking out for themselves".

That is why no other schools have changed conferences, ever.

*Pa-ching!* *Pa-ching!* World class deflection! Bravo!