... reporters, Notre Dame's athletic director was pressed with questions regarding the future of his school's football independence.

With the recent talks of conference expansion, particularly within the Big Ten and Pac-10, Notre Dame has been a popular name being brought up in these discussions.

Adding the Irish means increased income within the conference.

Increased income means more exposure, stability, and more power in both BCS and non-BCS bowl negotiations.

And because of that, along with the cries of most of Notre Dame nation to keep it's independence as one of its last saving graces, Swarbrick now finds himself in quite a dilemma.

“I believe we’re at a point right now where the changes cou...

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