Bubba Cunningham defends actions of 'Magnificent 7' group
Posted May 22, 2023
UNC Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham recently discussed the chatter surrounding the ACC this past week. In particular, that chatter detailed a group of ACC schools labeled the “Magnificent 7” per reports with an eye on trying to leave the ACC. "Every school in the country’s talking about how do we get better, how do we generate more revenue."
(Saturday Road)
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