Perhaps nothing speaks more clearly about Boston College's move to the Atlantic Coast Conference than the buffet spread at yesterday's press conference at the school's Yawkey Athletic Center.
Lobster and clam chowder served alongside barbecue chicken, corn on the cob, and baked beans.
It's official: BC rounds out ACC dozen
Boston Globe
[BC] has a tremendous academic-athletic balance, which is something this conference has stood for for many, many years. It has a quality athletic program but also one of significant breadth. And, nationally, they're competitive in a number of sports. It has become a national institution that's very highly respected for all the right reasons.
'Let the games begin'
Raleigh News & Observer
Boston College officially becomes a member of the ACC today, nearly 21 years after Doug Flutie's famous Hail Mary pass in the Orange Bowl.
And BC makes an even 12
Durham Herald-Sun
Carolina Basketball
Williams wasn't drafted, but he still hopes to make an NBA roster by playing well in the Vegas Summer League.
Williams to toil in summer
Raleigh News & Observer
For the fifth time in the past 10 seasons, the UNC Asheville men's basketball team will play the defending national champion.
And this one hits close to home.
The Bulldogs will travel to Chapel Hill on Dec. 28 to play North Carolina in the Smith Center, UNCA coach Eddie Biedenbach said.
'Dogs to play national champions
Asheville Citizen-Times
In the aftermath of the latest purge of college talent - otherwise known as the NBA draft - there's no reason to hold a pity party for the poor ACC.
ACC will be strong despite heavy losses
Asheville Citizen-Times