Michael Tranghese Statement

October 12, 2003 07:53 PM | General

October 12, 2003

"We were notified today by Fr. Leahy of Boston College and John Swofford of the ACC that Boston College has accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference. We are extremely disappointed with Boston College’s decision to leave. Our membership is very surprised that the ACC Presidents continue to come back into our league for membership."

"We are continuing to move forward with our plans to maintain our status as one of the nation’s top athletic conferences."

- BIG EAST Conference Commissioner Michael A. Tranghese