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CURRENT BIG EAST ENTERS NEW ERA AS ‘AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE’ |
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Thursday, 04 April 2013 00:27 |
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Conference Board of Directors unanimously endorses new name
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The current Big East Conference has announced that it will be renamed the American Athletic Conference and will rebrand as such across all platforms, associations and media at the conclusion of the 2012-13 sports seasons. The announcement was made today by Commissioner Mike Aresco after unanimous approval by the Conference’s Board of Directors.
“We worked with our institutions, sports marketing experts, media partners, and also solicited opinions and reactions from collegiate sports fans to create a compelling list of names,” said Aresco. “Versions that included the word ‘American’ led every list. American Athletic Conference represents a strong, durable and aspirational name for our reinvented Conference.
“We engaged our fans through social media and focus groups in multiple cities, and we conducted extensive quantitative research,” Aresco added. “We also received terrific input from our partners at ESPN and CBS Sports. Our name is a nod to tradition, but at the same time makes clear our determination to be a Conference with national impact and appeal. The American Athletic Conference will represent core American values of optimism, energy, growth and innovation. We have a broad geographical footprint that represents unity as well as diversity.”
“Our exciting new name is the result of a thorough process that has energized our Conference,” said Judy Genshaft, President of the University of South Florida and Chair of the Executive Committee. “The American Athletic Conference brand will embody the values of competition and sportsmanship that our student-athletes have always exemplified.”
“The American Athletic Conference is a brand that suggests a national scope and quality membership,” said Burke Magnus, Senior Vice President, College Sports Programming, ESPN. “It is an exciting time for the new conference and ESPN looks forward to our future together.”
“We congratulate the American Athletic Conference on the selection of a terrific new name for college sports,” said Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports. “We look forward to partnering with The American as they introduce their new brand and increase their presence as a conference going forward.”
Beginning with the 2014-15 academic year, the American Athletic Conference will consist of the University of Central Florida, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Connecticut, East Carolina University, the University of Houston, the University of Memphis, Southern Methodist University, the University of South Florida, Temple University, Tulane University and the University of Tulsa. The U.S. Naval Academy will become a football-only member in 2015. With 12 football schools in the fold by 2015, it will play a football championship game.
A full set of marks for the American Athletic Conference will be presented in the coming weeks.
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Georgetown’s Smith-Rivera Earns Freshman All-America Honor |
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Written by media relations
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Thursday, 04 April 2013 00:08 |
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WASHINGTON – Georgetown University freshman men’s basketball player D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (Indianapolis, Ind./Oak Hill) has been named to the 2013 Kyle Macy Freshman All-America Team, which was announced on Monday as part of the CollegeInsider.com award program. The top freshman will be announced and will receive his award on April 5 in Atlanta, the site of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.
This is one of several awards for Hoyas in the postseason. Smith-Rivera was an All-BIG EAST Rookie selection and was one of three Georgetown players to earn all-league honors, joined by sophomore forward Otto Porter Jr. (Morley, Mo./Scott County Central), who was named the BIG EAST Player of the Year, and junior guard Markel Starks (Accokeek, Md./Georgetown Prep), who was a third team selection. Porter Jr. was also named a First Team All-American by the Associated Press and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Smith-Rivera was one of five players selected to the BIG EAST’s All-Rookie Team. Smith-Rivera was one of the team’s first players off the bench for much of the season and finished fourth on the team in scoring with 8.9 points per game, adding 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 39 three-point field goals in the process.
In 18 BIG EAST games, he was third on the team with 11.1 points and fourth with 3.8 rebounds. Smith-Rivera, who was named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week on Feb. 25, scored a career-high 33 points in a win over DePaul on Feb, 20, the most points for a Georgetown freshman since 1996.
The 21-member Freshman All-America Team announced Monday includes Kyle Anderson (UCLA), Ryan Arcidiacono (Villanova), Anthony Bennett (UNLV), Sim Bhullar (New Mexico State), John Brown (High Point), Omar Calhoun (Connecticut), Jahii Carson (Arizona State), Semaj Christon (Xavier), Damyean Dotson (Oregon), Olivier Hanlan (Boston College), Gary Harris (Michigan State), Danuel House (Houston), R.J. Hunter (Georgia State), Ben McLemore (Kansas), Shabazz Muhammad (UCLA), Nerlens Noel (Kentucky), Marcus Paige (North Carolina), Glenn Robinson III (Michigan), JaKarr Sampson (St. John's), Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State) and Smith-Rivera.
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REDSKINS TO HOST FREE DRAFT DAY PARTY AT FEDEXFIELD |
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Thursday, 04 April 2013 00:03 |
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EASY TWEET: Fans are invited to the free #SkinsDraft Day Party presented by NFL Ticket Exchange powered by Ticketmaster at FedExField on April 27
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Washington Redskins fans are invited to attend the Redskins’ annual Draft Day Party presented by NFL Ticket Exchange powered by Ticketmaster at FedExField on Saturday, April 27.
Admission and parking is free for all fans. Parking lots open at 11 a.m. Fans will be admitted through the Comcast SportsNet Gate (Gate H) at noon and the event will conclude at 5 p.m. Fans interested in attending must sign up for their free Redskins Draft Day Party Pass which is required for admission to the event at www.redskins.com/draftparty.
Fans can watch the NFL Draft on the high definition video boards, as well as have the opportunity to tour the Redskins locker room, test their passing and kicking skills, dress like a Redskins player, play in the game arcade, take pictures with the Super Bowl trophies and experience the Redskins Play 60 youth fitness stations.
The Draft Day Party will feature the debut of the 2013 Redskins Cheerleaders and will also include performances by the Redskins Marching Band. A group of current and former Redskins players will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with fans, schedules permitting.
Fans can participate in free heart screenings at the Draft Day Party, in addition to blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose tests provided by Men’s Health Network and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Redskins Kids Club members will gain exclusive access to player and alumni autograph signings, a stadium scavenger hunt and other special opportunities. WOW, the Redskins’ official Women’s Club, will be hosting an exclusive VIP party that includes a Q&A session with current and alumni players, free giveaways and more.
Fans can keep informed with the latest Redskins Draft updates by texting Redskins to 70626 for information and a chance to win an autographed Brian Orakpo jersey. Free raffles for autographed Redskins memorabilia such as footballs, mini-helmets, jerseys and more will also take place at the party.
The Redskins Hall of Fame Store will be open and will feature 2013 Nike merchandise and the New Era Draft Hat. Fans can also shop for new 2013 gear online at RedskinsTeamStore.com.
The Redskins Draft Day Party Pass enters fans in the Draft Party Dream Contest, giving them a chance to win a grand prize consisting of V.I.P. access to the Draft Day Party, including a pair of Premium Tickets to a 2013 Redskins home game, the opportunity to meet Redskins cheerleaders and an autographed football. To sign up for your free Draft Day Party Pass or for more Draft Day Party information, visit www.redskins.com/draftparty.
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