Nov. 15, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference will host the ACC Night of Legends on Friday, Nov. 30, at the Charlotte Convention Center. This signature event pays tribute to the outstanding student-athletes from the ACC's programs, both past and present. The evening event will recognize a Legend from each ACC institution as well as the 2012 ACC Football season's award winners. The 2012 ACC Football Legends will also be honored during a ceremony at the 2012 ACC Football Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium on Dec. 1.
The gala will embody the true spirit of ACC Football and will offer attendees the opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in college football. A reception begins at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Guests will be invited in to have a seat, enjoy dinner and the award presentations.
Night of Legends event tickets are still available but are selling quickly. To purchase event tickets, tables or for more information please visit: http://theacc.co/NightOfLegends.
The following ACC Legends will be honored:
| Player |
School |
| Bob Hyland |
Boston College |
| Bennie Cunningham |
Clemson |
| Mike McGee |
Duke |
| Sam Cowart |
Florida State |
| Ken Swilling |
Georgia Tech |
| Chet Hanulak |
Maryland |
| Ted Hendricks |
Miami |
| Dre' Bly |
North Carolina |
| Torry Holt |
NC State |
| Frank Quayle |
Virginia |
| Pierson Prioleau |
Virginia Tech |
| Ed Stetz |
Wake Forest |
The following Players and Coaches awards will be presented:
| Jacob’s Blocking Trophy |
Best Blocking Offensive Lineman |
| Brian Piccolo Award |
Most Courageous Player |
| Jim Tatum Award |
Scholar-Athlete of the Year |
| Offensive Rookie of the Year |
| Defensive Rookie of the Year |
| Overall Rookie of the Year |
| Offensive Player of the Year |
| Defensive Player of the Year |
| Overall Play of the Year |
| Coach of the Year |
2012 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship: The 2012 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game will be played Dec. 1 in prime time at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and will feature the Atlantic Division Champion against the Coastal Division Champion. Tickets for the general public are on sale. The game will be nationally televised.