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ACC: Atlantic Coast "Creature"

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ACC: Atlantic Coast "Creature" (as in monster) Skip Pulley The phenomenon of Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball causes many to speak of its' legendary players and storied rivalries as a footnote to the sheer influence and unbound enthusiasm of a giant in the world of sports. It has often been said in modern society that entire organizations can develop human-like personality traits, especially when that organization involves diverse groups of people or money or both. What about part of an organization? Let's say, a conference. I remember as a child growing up in North Carolina that there was not and could never be anything greater than ACC Basketball. Not even the age-old and ever defiant Titan NASCAR, pulling its golden chariot of revenue and popularity could dare challenge the might of deep seeded, passionate and undying support for what we know as the Atlantic Coast Conference. During the winter months in the areas affected by this conference, the individual perf...