I dunno...ND is kind of a horse of a different color. Its true they would make more being part of the Big 10, but I've read some credible arguments that its not entirely about the money for them. They already have rabid booster support that gives them the money they need. They really love the idea of being perceived as a "national" team, and remaining independent lets them play a slate of games across the country and continue to maintain that national following. A lot of folks around the country follow and support ND that never went to the school, and I think they fear losing that support and becoming more of a regional midwest team if they give up their independent status. It will be interesting to see if they can hold to that stance if we really do see a major consolidation into a super-conference model.