John Swofford Football News & Bio
| Name: | John Swofford | | Hometown: | North Wilkesboro, NC | | High School: | Wilkes Central | | Born: | December 6, 1948 (77) | | Notes: | Football, UNC Athletic Director, ACC Commissioner |
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UNC Places Four on All-ACC Academic Football TeamUNC football student-athletes Curtis Byrd, James Hurst, Mike Ingersoll and Zack Pianalto have been named to the 2010 All-ACC Academic Football Team, announced Wednesday by...
Thu Feb 17, 2011
Swofford: Charlotte could be 'home' for ACC football championship gameACC commissioner John Swofford this afternoon called last season’s ACC football championship game a “huge success,” adding,“I think we’ve probably found a home in Charlotte.”...
Wed Feb 16, 2011
ACC eyeing basketball tournament sponsorship
The ACC is considering a title sponsor for its tradition-rich men’s basketball tournament. Commissioner John Swofford says he has been in recent discussions with the...
Tue Oct 5, 2010
One-On-One With: John Swofford, Part 1
During John Swofford’s ACC tenure, the conference twice has negotiated lucrative national television deals, most recently a 12-year, $1.86 billion contract with ESPN. The pact,...
Tue Sep 28, 2010
2010-11 ACC Basketball Schedule Highlighted by a Record 182 National Television Appearances
All-time highs in national television appearances and games televised, as well as a record-tying number of overall TV appearances, highlight the 2010-11 ACC basketball schedule...
Thu Sep 2, 2010