University of Miami head football coach Randy Shannon rose through the coaching ranks at his alma mater before being named its head coach prior to the 2007 season. As he prepares for the 2008 season, Shannon took a couple of minutes to talk with theACC.com about his recent tour with Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE).

As the summer winds down, the biggest question is "When is the ACC Basketball schedule going to be released?" The simple answer is that it is typically released in late August, but let's venture beyond that. This week's guest blogger is Karl Hicks, the ACC's Associate Commissioner for Men's Basketball, addressing that very topic.

Women's Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year Carolyn Davis of Duke leads the 2008 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic team as announced today by Commissioner John D. Swofford.

Men's Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year Ben Rubeor of Virginia leads the 2008 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic team as announced today by Commissioner John D. Swofford.