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Connecticut Columnist Rips North Carolina, Syracuse And The New ACC

The fact that he's still annoyed about UConn not being invited to join the ACC doesn't change the fact that the conference has a big target right now.

By JD King
Oct 29, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; ACC commissioner John Swofford talks with members of the media during ACC basketball media day at The Westin.
Oct 29, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; ACC commissioner John Swofford talks with members of the media during ACC basketball media day at The Westin.
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Given the sort of stuff that UConn has done over the last couple of decades - we've mentioned it from time to time - it's kind of annoying to hear a Connecticut  columnist say that UConn would have to learn to cheat in order to join the ACC. UConn has developed quite a reputation for cutting corners. The nickname UCon didn't happen by accident.

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Given what's happened lately though, he unfortunately has a point. When people from Connecticut are sneering at the conference, it's time to really think about things.

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