Nothing preys upon the passion and loyalty of college football fans more than scheduling. It's as if athletic directors are the Omegas from "Animal House" and the fans are all Chip Diller, assuming the position and asking, after each scheduling whack, "Thank you, sir. May I have another?"
Every week before the Iron Bowl, Alabama fans are commanded to watch the Tide destroy some hyphenated weakling from the FCS, while still selling out Bryant-Denny Stadium. Roll Damn Tide!
The ACC could use as many attractive games as possible -- even with Notre Dame sort of in the conference.