12. The formation of the Atlantic Coast Conference began on May 8, 1953, when seven schools withdrew from which established conference?
From Quiz Atlantic Coast Conference
Answer:
Southern Conference
One of the oldest collegiate athletic conferences in the country, the Southern Conference actually spawned two other major conferences--the Southeastern Conference, which includes former Southern Conference members Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Vanderbilt, and the Atlantic Coast Conference, which includes former Southern Conference members Clemson, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. At various times, schools like East Carolina, Virginia Tech and West Virginia were also part of the Southern Conference.