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On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 the University of Notre Dame officially became a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. All of Notre Dame’s athletic programs, except for football, will fully compete in the ACC. Starting in 2013, all other ACC football programs will play 9 conference games each year, while Notre Dame’s football program will compete in only 5. This special arrangement allows the Fighting Irish to keep their football independence, while initiating a severely impactful culture change in the ACC. A culture of concessions and special treatment for Notre Dame will negatively impact many future situations the conference will encounter. This type of culture will weaken the ACC in the long run.

8. Brandon Jenkins, DE, Florida State: He was second in the ACC with eight sacks for a loss of 62 yards, and had 12 tackles for a loss of 79 yards. He finished with 41 tackles, one pass breakup and five quarterback hurries. He was the team defensive MVP of the nation’s No. 4-ranked defense, and he was still disruptive despite facing double teams throughout the entire season. 10. Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State: Despite missing four games with injuries, Greene led FSU in receiving with 38 catches, 596 receiving yards, and seven touchdown catches as a true freshman. He averaged 15.7 yards a catch and 14.7 yards on three runs from scrimmage. Sammy Watkins is #1 on this list... but I think he is too high.

J Fann article with some ideas about what might help Florida State build its program.

If [jumping to the Big 12] is what's best for Florida State, then that's what we need to do. -- Coach Jimbo Fisher

Florida State's first-ever sand volleyball team have made history by finishing their inaugural season 15-0 in dual matches. One event remains for the Seminoles: the first-ever Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Championships in Alabama next weekend. Here's wishing the Garnet and Gold the best as they seek to mine one more bit of gold from the sand. Story with Video Twitter News Feed

Much like the Big Ten, the Atlantic Coast Conference had its postseason struggles with only two victories in eight attempts. But fear not fans, with a bevy of talent, several ACC teams should be back in the mix nationally in 2012. From FSU - Brandon Jenkins and Greg Reid Nothing mind blowing here, just some crapper material.

Florida State and other member schools of the ACC will see an annual revenue increase from ESPN to around $15 million per year as a result of the league's addition of Syracuse and Pittsburgh. -Sports Business Daily

FSU football is in a world of trouble

FSU must beat Wake Forest impressively

The Atlantic Coast Conference is preparing to unveil its new digital network. The ACC Network will offer sports coverage through television, Internet broadcast and mobile apps.