In reply to: I suspect this was a case of the tail wagging the dog posted by njdoubledomer
for football.
The debate about whether it was worth it to prop up our other sports is a separate one.
For example, the SEC.
It's better than some other options, such as the B1G (an opinion on which I know we disagree).
The P12 and the BXII probably are pushes.
You say that "the ACC is a horrific option for football."
Let's say that a reasonable argument can be made the the ACC is among the better Power 5 conference options for basketball, soccer, etc.
In your opinion, should the needs of those other sports be taken into consideration when choosing a conference partner, or should the best interests of the football program be paramount, given its history at ND and the revenue that it brings to the school?
they let their main sport be their driver.