Louisville's arrival likely to bring welcome stability to ACC

Posted Jun 29, 2014
The ACC has expanded from nine to 15 members in the last decade, but if you want to see a growth spurt that would make Yao Ming blush, check out the University of Louisville. "When I took the job 17 years ago, I think our budget was $14.9 million," Cardinals athletic director Tom Jurich said. "Now we're pushing $100 million, and although it's been rapid, I think it's been very smart growth. We had a goal in place, and the ultimate goal was to find our way to a conference with the (status) of the ACC." (The Daily Press)

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