I agree. Notre Dame does not need the football team anymore and the university can stand on its own as an elite institution of higher learning from here on out. What irritates me is their facade of phony interest in football success combined with the indisputable initiative to money gouge all comers.They are in a distinct position in sports where they can simply ignore the product on the field and reap the financial reward of a powerhouse. What MLB/NFL/NHL/NBA owner would not give his or her first born to have that sort of playing field? In my opinion, it is just as unethical to dupe and exploit your fan-base/alumni-base than it is to practice unethical recruiting tactics or endorse academic fraud. Deception is deception and dishonesty is dishonesty. Notre Dame needs to stand for excellence in all endeavors. That is what makes Notre Dame special. A strive for excellence in all areas. Not a win at all costs mentality, but a commitment to being the best at what they do in all areas. What saddens me is it appears the PTB have forgotten or ignored that simple fact.