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The move could alter the result of the three-round tournament, and drew sharp criticism from Nora Lynn Finch, an ACC associate commissioner.

“The integrity of this championship is important,”

1970 graduate of Western Carolina, Finch graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in education and also earned a master's degree in education from Western Carolina. Before joining NC State, she directed the women's basketball teams at Wake Forest University (1971-73) and Peace College (1973-77) and was also Director of Athletics at Peace College (1973-77).

The move could alter the result of the three-round tournament, and drew sharp criticism from Nora Lynn Finch, an ACC associate commissioner.

“The integrity of this championship is important,”

Geezaldinho wrote:Better yet.

The commissioner of the ACC was the AD at UNC for 17 years. And Anson Dorrance's former boss.

College soccer

FSU's depleted tourney squad angers ACC

CARY, N.C. — ACC commissioner John Swofford said Thursday he's "highly disappointed" Florida State didn't bring several starters to the league's women's soccer tournament.

After Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Wake Forest in the quarterfinals, Seminoles coach Mark Krikorian called it "a coach's decision" to leave at home seven players who made the all-ACC first or second teams in an apparent attempt to rest them for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

In a statement issued Thursday by the league, Swofford called the decision disrespectful because it "undermines the purity of the competition that a conference championship deserves."

He added conference action will be forthcoming.

Geezaldinho wrote:Associate Commisioner Finch (Wake ex-coach) just got the backing of the ACC commisioner Swoford (ex UNC athletic director and former Anson boss) in her effort to discipline Mark Krikorian over his actions in dissent of assistant commissioner for Championships Pierce's (UNC grad) scheduling UNC with 10 of 11 games in the Chapel Hill area in a row (lowly Clemson was the lone travel date) to close out ACC competition.
Wake and Duke (if it had won) were/are on track for 6 home dates in a row.

FSU would have had to play 6 away dates in a row if the finished the ACC tourney.

College soccer

FSU's depleted tourney squad angers ACC

CARY, N.C. — ACC commissioner John Swofford said Thursday he's "highly disappointed" Florida State didn't bring several starters to the league's women's soccer tournament.

After Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Wake Forest in the quarterfinals, Seminoles coach Mark Krikorian called it "a coach's decision" to leave at home seven players who made the all-ACC first or second teams in an apparent attempt to rest them for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

In a statement issued Thursday by the league, Swofford called the decision disrespectful because it "undermines the purity of the competition that a conference championship deserves."

He added conference action will be forthcoming.

I love it when the perps start using the "purity of the competition" clause

It's like watching the Titanic slowly grind into the iceberg.

Nov. 5, 2010



Greensboro, NC – Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford announced today the following sanctions against Florida State for its decision not to bring its starters to this year’s ACC Women’s Soccer Championship, leaving them in Tallahassee:

Suspension of head coach Mark Krikorian for Florida State’s next contest. This is inclusive of the first game in the NCAA Tournament, if Florida State is selected.
Forfeit of Florida State’s ACC Women’s Soccer Championship expense reimbursement (approximately $15,000).
Florida State will be assessed a fine of $25,000. This fine will be applied directly to the ACC Post Graduate Scholarship Fund.
A letter of reprimand from the Atlantic Coast Conference to Randy Spetman, Director of Athletics and Mark Krikorian, Head Women’s Soccer Coach.
Formal letter of apology (submitted by November 12) from Randy Spetman and Mark Krikorian, addressed to the Office of the Commissioner with a copy to the Faculty Athletics Representatives, Athletic Directors, Senior Woman Administrators and ACC Women’s Soccer Coaches.
“I’m highly disappointed in the decision Florida State made and the integrity of our championships should never be compromised,” said Commissioner Swofford. “It’s important that the value of sportsmanship and leadership continue to be paramount in this league.”

Geezaldinho wrote:

Nov. 5, 2010



Greensboro, NC – Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford announced today the following sanctions against Florida State for its decision not to bring its starters to this year’s ACC Women’s Soccer Championship, leaving them in Tallahassee:

Suspension of head coach Mark Krikorian for Florida State’s next contest. This is inclusive of the first game in the NCAA Tournament, if Florida State is selected.
Forfeit of Florida State’s ACC Women’s Soccer Championship expense reimbursement (approximately $15,000).
Florida State will be assessed a fine of $25,000. This fine will be applied directly to the ACC Post Graduate Scholarship Fund.
A letter of reprimand from the Atlantic Coast Conference to Randy Spetman, Director of Athletics and Mark Krikorian, Head Women’s Soccer Coach.
Formal letter of apology (submitted by November 12) from Randy Spetman and Mark Krikorian, addressed to the Office of the Commissioner with a copy to the Faculty Athletics Representatives, Athletic Directors, Senior Woman Administrators and ACC Women’s Soccer Coaches.
“I’m highly disappointed in the decision Florida State made and the integrity of our championships should never be compromised,” said Commissioner Swofford. “It’s important that the value of sportsmanship and leadership continue to be paramount in this league.”

UPSoccerFanatic wrote:Garrett won't rest anyone unless the game is very well in hand. Winning this game is a must, and the whole team knows it.