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ACC tried to add Northwestern?

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Maryland is suing the ACC for trying to recruit two current Big Ten members. Most assume Penn State was one of the teams. The other is a bit of a mystery. Frank the Tank believes Northwestern was the other school. If true, this shows how poorly run the ACC is. The ACC would be doing the Big Ten a favor by adding Northwestern. Before anyone says, "Northwestern adds the Chicago market," there are more Illinois fans in Chicago than Northwestern fans. Northwestern is similar to Boston College. There are too many pro sports teams and other universities in the area for them to compete with. They don't deliver the market. Not to mention Northwestern is a doormat in football and basketball.