Michael Aresco, the American Athletic Conference Commissioner since its inception in 2013, spoke to the media prior to Saturday’s game between East Carolina University (3-5, 0-4 AAC) and the University of South Florida (4-4, 2-2 AAC).
“I’m just thrilled to be here,” Aresco said. “I love the renovation.”
It was Aresco’s first visit to the university since the Southside Renovation that included the five-story TowneBank Tower.
The project, which totaled $60 million, includes club and suite levels as well as an expanded press box that rivals some of the top programs in the country.
“I always felt this was like an SEC program,” Aresco said.