... schedule they wanted to make. However easy or however hard, it was always their decision.

Not only that, they were the only independent that had an automatic BCS berth if they finished in the top eight.

Basically, the Irish controlled their own destiny each and every year.

But with all the talk of conferences expanding, could the independent days be over for Notre Dame?

There has been a lot of talk about both the Big Ten and Pac-10 expanding to add anywhere between four and six teams each. More than likely Notre Dame would choose the Big Ten, though with their ongoing rivalry with USC, it's not far-fetched that the Pac-10 could also be a landing spot for the Irish.

Undoubtedly, Notre Dame would have more suc...

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