<p>I believe the statement about the Big 10 being the second most prestigious conference academically is concentrated around its consortium. </p>
<p>Without a doubt the CIC is leaps and bounds ahead of anything the ACC offers, or any other conference for that matter. </p>
<p>Adding the likes of UNC/UVA will only further increase the strength and excellence of the CIC. </p>
<p>The ACC is not what it used to be and it will continue to change. The addition of Louisville and the rumored Universities to exit leads me to believe this will not be a positive change for the conference.</p>