How Do You Sleep At Night?
May 28th, 2009 . by adamnON A BED MADE OF MONEY.
Well, at least Notre Dame does. The Irish are college football’s most watched team. And they don’t need a conference to be that way. Most interesting. And they don’t need a conference to be that way. Most hated. And they don’t need a conference to be that way. So, they get a national contract with NBC. And they don’t have to split the money with anybody. What if they make a bowl appearance? Yeah, the school gets to hog all of that money too. Licensing merchandise? That money belongs to only Notre Dame as well. What could a conference (which means dividing hard-earned cash) offer that can top that?
So, when Joe Paterno says the Big 10 doesn’t want Notre Dame, it’s kinda like Rosie O’Donnell saying she doesn’t want to reach her hands down your pants.
From ESPN:
The legendary Penn State coach also knows which school he wants to keep out: Notre Dame.
Paterno met with reporters Wednesday at an alumni event near Allentown.
He said the Big Ten should add an Eastern team, especially one that plays in the New York media market.
He says there might be pressure to add Notre Dame, which rejected an invitation to join the Big Ten a decade ago. Paterno’s view: “They’ve had their chance.”
Booooo-hoooo! (Frowns. Wipes tears with a $100 bill.) Joe and others can say what they want about Notre Dame not joining a conference, but as long as the Irish can remain the institution of college ball, it doesn’t mean a damn thing.
IT FEELS GOOD TO BE GREEDY