Boston University is moving to the Patriot League, leaving the America East conference at the start of the 2013-14 academic year. "This is a really unique opportunity for us to challenge ourselves," BU athletic director Mike Lynch said. "We will be entering a league that embodies the ideal of valuing academics as the highest priority while sponsoring very competitive athletic programs. That is our commitment too." The move involves men's and women's basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, cross country, track and field and swimming and diving. Women's field hockey, golf, rowing and softball will also be making the move. The five-time NCAA champion BU hockey team will remain in Hockey East. BU dropped its football program in 1997. Read more: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/8056322/boston-u-goes-patriot-league-america-east
