Reply #21: I've always liked Notre Dame - but I'm Catholic (and Irish) [View All]

[LisaM]

I grew up in a smallish town with almost no Catholics, and a lot of people hated ND BECAUSE they were Catholic. I've always figured that ND hate was related to being bigoted against Catholics!

I DON'T think they should join a conference. They are the last of the great independents, ever since Penn State got into the Big Ten and ruined the Big Ten/Pac 10 Rose Bowl alliance.

I do not like the "super" conferences, and one big reason is that they shredded the Oklahoma/Nebraska rivalry. I can't believe the fans of those schools stood for that. Growing up, watching the annual Oklahoma/Nebraska game was a highlight for me and now, some years, they don't even play each other.