There once was a school of thought that said Notre Dame being affiliated with the Big East was a mutually beneficial relationship. That school of thought now receives a failing grade.

For the second time in less than eight years, the Big East Conference is poised to be raided by a more financially strong conference.  Whether the Big Ten takes one or more Big East teams remains to be seen, but nonetheless, the threat is ever-present.

Several years ago, when the ACC came calling for three Big East teams, Notre Dame could have stepped up to the plate and helped out the Big East.

It chose not to.

It did not end up mattering because the three replacement schools for the departed trinity—as...

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