Notre Dame to join ACC in 2013 |
CNN Sports confirms Notre Dame (except football) moving to ACC a season sooner than orig. announced, now 2013-14. PROVIDENCE – BIG EAST Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco today announced that a definitive agreement has been reached that will provide for Notre Dame’s departure from the BIG EAST Conference effective on July 1, 2013. The agreement was reached through amicable and mutually respectful discussions between the BIG EAST Conference and Notre Dame. “This decision makes sense for the BIG EAST,” said Aresco. “In view of Notre Dame's expressed desire to join the ACC on an earlier timetable, the BIG EAST and Notre Dame were able to arrive at an acceptable resolution. The BIG EAST can now focus fully on its future alignment and rebranding efforts. I want to thank the Notre Dame administration and Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick for their efforts in moving toward this orderly transition. Notre Dame has been a valued member of the BIG EAST and we wish them well." “From the time of our decision to join the ACC we have stressed our commitment to ensuring that our departure was achieved in a collegial manner,” Notre Dame vice president and director of athletics Jack Swarbrick said. “This agreement realizes that intention and we are very grateful to the members of the BIG EAST and Commissioner Aresco for helping to facilitate this orderly and timely transition.”
Comment from ACC Commissioner John Swofford:
“Our conference, schools and fans are delighted that Notre Dame will join the ACC on July 1, 2013. The addition of Notre Dame, Pitt and Syracuse, followed by Louisville in 2014, positions us extremely well with an outstanding collection of 15 member institutions.”
“As was previously announced, our annual five games against Notre Dame in football will begin with the 2014 season. This not only will enhance our league’s already ambitious football schedules but also will provide terrific fan excitement.”
“From a basketball perspective, the level of competition will be second to none. As we look towards the future, there’s no denying that ACC Basketball will continue to set even higher standards of excitement and excellence. The competition will be brutal, which is a great thing for our league and fans.”
Comment from Jack Swarbrick, Notre Dame Vice President and Director of Athletics:
“Notre Dame now looks forward with great anticipation to becoming a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. We are thrilled to join a great group of institutions who share our commitment to the integration of athletics into the academic mission of the university. Our coaches and student-athletes across our athletic programs are truly excited about the new challenges ahead.”
Clemson sports schedules for 2013-14 just got tougher. Notre dame ranked in top 25 in 8 sports the tigers compete in at acc level.
— Tim Bourret (@TimBourret) March 12, 2013
Clemson is only acc school notre dame has never played in men's basketball. That will change next year.
— Tim Bourret (@TimBourret) March 12, 2013
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