With news that new media rights deals for conferences and networks are starting to fall into place, we now have a general idea of what to expect with Notre Dame’s new deal with NBC. It was reported a while back that the Irish could be seeking $75 million a year, and that kind of money would help keep the Irish football team out of a conference and free as a bird.
We are inching closer to something a little more finalized.
NBC's soon-to-be-announced Big Ten deal means:
1) Notre Dame is likely to remain independent.