I think the winner of the Stanford vs. ND game gets him. We are very comparable programs right now with strong academics, good coaches and bright futures. If we don't perform on the field this year and Stanford does I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up Cardinal.
And for what it's worth... while we kick Stanford's butt in national rankings for our business school, theology, philosophy, etc.... they kick our butt in most EG disciplines. At the same time, I would imagine from what a couple friends say about grad school out there that it would be much easier to multi-task EG and a varsity sport at Notre Dame then at Stanford.