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How Cal, Stanford, and SMU changed everything to prepare for the ACC


Think Google Maps to calculate the best route for equipment trucks to drive from Palo Alto, California, to Syracuse, New York. Think charter flight costs, consulting sleep experts, revisiting when to leave for trips, scouting new teams, and minimizing missed classroom time. "It's been a whirlwind," said Josh Hummel, Cal senior associate athletic director. (ESPN.com)

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How Cal, Stanford, and SMU changed everything to prepare for the ACC