Now the reason I opened the thread...
http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/201...usspor00000002
Probably a long shot, but who knows.
This article describes Notre Dame's poor position these days, having to go undefeated to get to the championship game, not getting a full share when it reaches a bowl, etc. If Notre Dame is convinced that the Big 10 will force them in (by expanding to 16) if they don't join now, then the Irish could possibly put an end to this silliness soon.