ACC Leaders Deny ACC Realignment Rumors
The presidents and chancellors of 15 ACC schools issued a statement saying they are not pursuing moves to other leagues. They affirm unity and commitment to a strong conference, a week after voting to add Louisville following Maryland’s departure to the Big Ten in 2014. Notable signatories include leaders from Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, and Louisville. Syracuse and Pitt will join the ACC next year, with Notre Dame joining in all sports except football.
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Playoff format change alters 2A 3A 4A brackets in NC
North Carolina alters state football playoffs for 2A 3A and 4A to two 16 team regional brackets with East and West champions meeting for the state title. 1A keeps the pod system. Coaches praise switch, citing reduced rematches and travel, noting past years had four eight team brackets and recurring matchups. Local coaches from Big South area welcome return to regional play and fewer early round rematches. Local voices include South Point coach Mickey Lineberger and Crest AD Guy Suttle.
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Rohlman carries Huss to dramatic OT win over Hickory
In Gastonia Aaron Rohlman scored the game winner at the buzzer and tipped in the go ahead shot in OT to lift Hunter Huss 83 81 over Hickory. Jaelan Kennedy led Huss with 28 points while Ker rion Moore added 23 and Jeremiah Hunter 17 as Huss fought through a frantic fourth quarter and overtime. Cr. Warwick and Devonte Fuller each posted 21 for Hickory with Zach Jarrett adding 16 off the bench.
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Falcons star Abraham sustains clutch pass rush at 34
Atlanta Falcons lineman John Abraham, 34, in his 13th season, delivered a key sack on Drew Brees in a 20-13 win over the Saints. The veteran, 122nd career sack and 10th this season, underlines his role as the team’s premier edge rusher amid a strong 11-1 record and a three-year, 16.72 million contract.
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Stroupe to receive 2012 Jerry Kindall Award from FCA
Gardner-Webb baseball coach Rusty Stroupe will be honored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the FCA Baseball Breakfast in Chicago on January 5, 2013. Stroupe, Cherryville native, has a 644-511-1 college coaching record and led Gardner-Webb since 2002 with appearances in conference title games.
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