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      Notre Dame to Big Ten: “Thanks, but no thanks.”

      December 17, 2009 /

      Notre Dame is just fine with being an independent, so says AD Jack Swarbrick (via ESPN)…

      “Our strong preference is to remain the way we are,” Swarbrick said, according to the report. “Independence is a big part of the tradition of the program and our identity. We’d sure like to try to maintain it.”

      Swarbrick acknowledged that the major football conferences make even more money from their own media contracts than the $9 million Notre Dame is paid annually by NBC for the football rights. In the Big Ten, TV and radio rights fees generate $20 million a year for the schools.

      But Swarbrick said the football program considers factors other than revenue, according to the Tribune.

      “All of this has a lot more to do with our priorities than it does with business issues,” Swarbrick said, according to the Tribune. “Our independence is tied up in a lot of the rivalries we have. We play Navy every year and have the tradition of USC weekends. Frankly, it works pretty well to play USC in October at home and in November at their place.”

      It’s the rivalries…really? The Big Ten couldn’t work around the annual home-and-home with USC? I don’t buy it.

      It wouldn’t make much sense for the Notre Dame basketball team to play in the Big East while the football team plays in the Big Ten, but it doesn’t make much sense to stay independent either. Notre Dame would be a fine addition to the Big Ten Big Midwest, in both basketball and football.

      It seems like a perfect fit, though Notre Dame seems to think otherwise.


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      College Basketball, College Football, News

      Yankees, Giants, Mariners interested in Nick Johnson

      December 17, 2009 /

      FOXSports.com is reporting that the Yankees, Giants and Mariners all have interest in free agent first baseman Nick Johnson.

      Johnson, as reported by the New York Post, is discussing a one-year contract with the Yankees. The Giants, too, are offering one year, but have raised their offer to the $5.5 million to $6 million range, the source said.

      The Mariners also want to sign Johnson for one year, but the level of their financial interest is not known. Johnson would prefer a two-year deal.

      Johnson is believed to be seeking a two-year deal, but clubs have been hesitant to offer him a multi-year contract because of his injury issues.

      Apparently, discussions with outfielder Johnny Damon are at a standstill for the Yankees, who view Johnson as a possible DH and No. 2 hitter. If he signed with the Mariners or Giants, Johnson would be an everyday player but he’d have less of an opportunity to win a ring.

      It’ll be interesting to see which club he eventually decides on.


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      Great Quotes: Tracy McGrady

      December 17, 2009 /

      T-Mac speaks out about where he wants to be next season, via Fanhouse…

      “Money is not an issue for me…If it boiled down to it, I got a great, great adidas contract. So money is not an issue. I just want to win. That’s my main focus…At this stage of my career, it’s all about winning. I don’t care about a max contract or nothing like that. I want to play basketball, and I want to win. … There’s no question (about wanting to return to Houston). I don’t want to put all my eggs in one basket, but definitely this is where I’d love to be.”

      — Tracy McGrady

      McGrady is in the final year of his contract and is making $23 million per season, so he’s right to not expect a max contract — the market simply won’t bear it. Whether or not the Rockets want to bring him back will depend on how well he can fit into the team concept that Daryl Morey and Rick Adelman have created in Houston.

      McGrady played a few minutes the other night, but seems a long way away from competing at the level that he was at prior to his injury. The Rockets would be wise to ease him back into some minutes and see what his trade value is. If they can pry a first round pick or a good young prospect away from another team and not take on any additional long term salary in the process, they should pull the trigger.

      NBA, News, Rumors & Gossip

      Tigers’ wife Elin seeking a divorce

      December 17, 2009 /

      “I’m going to take you for everything you’re worth.”

      According to FOX Sports.com, Elin Nordegren is seeking a divorce from golfer Tiger Woods.

      Nordegren was recently photographed without her wedding ring.

      “It would not appear that Elin Nordegren is going to be standing by her man,” Kate Coyne, senior editor at People Magazine, told “Good Morning America.”

      Coyne also claimed Nordegren is “shopping around” for a divorce attorney.

      But ABCNews.com’s source said Nordegren is not “rushing to divorce.”

      “She’s going to take her sweet time. She wants all the dirty laundry to be out on the table before she signs anything.”

      When reached for comment, Tiger had this to say in response:

      “I’m going golfing!”

      Okay, so he didn’t really say that.

      Good for Elin. He publicly humiliated her and has been cheating on her with God knows how many women. She should take him to the cleaners and call it a day; she should have no trouble finding someone else.


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      Golf

      Red Sox “working hard” to obtain Adrian Gonzalez

      December 17, 2009 /

      Even after the signings of free agents John Lackey and Mike Cameron, the Red Sox aren’t satisfied this winter. According to FOX Sports.com, the BoSox are “working hard” to obtain Adrian Gonzalez in a trade with the Padres.

      The addition of Lackey will give the Red Sox the flexibility to trade right-hander Clay Buchholz, who likely would be the centerpiece of any package for Gonzalez. Likewise, the addition of Cameron will give them the flexibility to trade outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury.

      The Padres would be tempted to move Gonzalez if they could get Buchholz and Ellsbury in the same deal, sources say. However, the Red Sox would be very reluctant to include both, according to another source.

      A separate person familiar with Boston’s position said the team is becoming comfortable with the idea of trading Buchholz. But the source expressed doubt that the Red Sox would include outfielder Ryan Westmoreland or pitcher Casey Kelly in the deal; at present, the Padres are trying to obtain one of the two high-level prospects.

      This is a deal that may never happen because Boston won’t part with the necessary pieces in order to acquire a big bat like Gonzo. San Diego wants pitching and top-level prospects so that they can compete in a few years. Plus, Gonzo is a fan favorite so they’re not going to trade him without getting a haul in return.

      Boston better be ready to part with a couple of key prospects if they want the San Diego slugger.


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