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ACC Presidents Speak Out

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Faced with consistent rumors of more defections, the ACC presidents took the unusual step of issuing a group communique denying that anyone else was looking to leaveand committing the schools to the conference.

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Of more interest is that the idea came from the presidents of FSU, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UNC and Virginia Tech, whose schools  have all been the subjects of rumors.

Here's the complete text:

"We, the undersigned presidents of the Atlantic Coast Conference, wish to express our commitment to preserve and protect the future of our outstanding league.  We want to be clear that the speculation about ACC schools in negotiations or considering alternatives to the ACC are totally false.  The presidents of the ACC are united in our commitment to a strong and enduring conference.  The ACC has long been a leader in intercollegiate athletics, both academically and athletically, and the constitution of our existing and future member schools will maintain the ACC's position as one of the nation's premier conferences."