direct it versus deny it.

Having 7 games to schedule how you want beats only having 4.
“You have 5 now, so you are talking 2 more games and getting more access, it’s a huge benefit for a very very small price”

An independent ND would play 5 ACC games a year, so that takes care of "up and down the East Coast" anyway.
“The east coast has by far the most potential students, alumni and fans, why not give them more if you get better access and can still schedule a National Schedule “.

It is also better to be somewhat unique than "one of the pack". “You would still be unique, no one else is doing that or could likely pull that off”.

The ACC plays 8 conference games, not 7. “If they go to quads you only need 7”.

There is no evidence that "quads" will ever be approved or ever happen. “There is no evidence it won’t be either, but there was no evidence in many people’s minds that ND would join the ACC for all sports and 5 football games something I was talking about before it happened “.

I doubt Navy will be in the ACC, so your suggested quad may never come about in any event. “If Notre Dame wants Navy they are in, if not they will have major influence on number 16, the Navy thing is an example “.

There are a number of people who favor going to 9 conference games, which would be a "straightjacket" for ND (post-Covid) if that occurs. “ Look for a 9-10 P4 requirement, they don’t have to be in your conference, you are going to have something like that in the ACC because of the crossover games with the SEC”.