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Mark Packer defended ND's independence on Friday's Sirius by Domerduck

Off campus show which you can get on demand. He's fine with the 10 games this year only and feels they are a good partner with the ACC. His one problem is they shouldn't be given a chance to play in the championship game. I disagree with the Pack-man on that point.

My opinion a fair deal this year if ND can play 10 ACC games is the best 2 teams amongst the 2 division winners compare to ND's ACC record should play for the ACC championship. If ND is one of them they should get a higher share of the ACC TV revenue. Frankly ACCN/ESPN this year needs ND to improve their ratings and ND should benefit while keeping the NBC home game revenue.