[TreesAndBirds]

I dont disagree that we should play ND, but from their perspective, I think it has hurt them to give us the publicity. The rise of Stanford may have hurt them more than any other team. They used to be the nationwide magnet for top athletes that cared about academics and integrity (at least by reputation). That is now the sandbox we play in, and pretty successfully. They have helped to enable a significant competitor, but that horse has left the barn so probably no benefit in stopping the series, and I think at this point it helps their brand also. And I give them credit, they play a solid SOS, year in and out, despite not really being in a conference.

[TreesAndBirds]

I dont disagree that we should play ND, but from their perspective, I think it has hurt them to give us the publicity. The rise of Stanford may have hurt them more than any other team. They used to be the nationwide magnet for top athletes that cared about academics and integrity (at least by reputation). That is now the sandbox we play in, and pretty successfully. They have helped to enable a significant competitor, but that horse has left the barn so probably no benefit in stopping the series, and I think at this point it helps their brand also. And I give them credit, they play a solid SOS, year in and out, despite not really being in a conference.