John Swofford Football News & Bio
| Name: | John Swofford | | Hometown: | North Wilkesboro, NC | | High School: | Wilkes Central | | Born: | December 6, 1948 (75) | | Notes: | Football, UNC Athletic Director, ACC Commissioner |
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Chansky’s Notebook: No BargainsFlorida State is making the biggest noise about leaving the ACC with Clemson not far behind. Both schools have lawyered up to see if they...
Tue Feb 6, 2024
Florida State takes aim at former ACC commissioner John Swofford in amended lawsuit against leagueFlorida State University has personalized its legal battle with the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Seminoles filed an amended complaint against the league late Monday that...
Wed Jan 31, 2024
The pioneer: Ricky Lanier reflects on being UNC's first Black football player
The story goes that starting quarterback John Swofford went down early with an injury, meaning North Carolina coach Bill Dooley had to turn to his...
Tue Feb 28, 2023
Chansky’s Notebook: Dream to Nightmare
Has the grant of rights spelled doom for the ACC? UNC’s John Swofford was considered a great ACC commissioner. However, one negotiation Swofford engineered for...
Tue Jul 5, 2022
John Swofford discusses ACC commissioner retirement and more
John Swofford served as athletic director at UNC from 1980 to 1997. In July 1997, he was named the fourth commissioner of the ACC, a...
Tue Mar 2, 2021