Current:Home > FinanceACC mascots get blessed at Washington National Cathedral in hilarious video -AssetLink
ACC mascots get blessed at Washington National Cathedral in hilarious video
View
Date:2025-04-16 04:28:43
When it comes to conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament, basketball teams can use all the help they can get.
Even if involves a (blue) devil and a demon (deacon) getting blessed in a cathedral.
All ACC school mascots went to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., with 12 of the 15 mascots taking part in "Blessing of the Mascots" inside of the world-famous cathedral. The mascots are in the nation's capital with the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, taking place at Capital One Arena less than five miles away.
WJLA's John Rogers reported all of the ACC mascots were invited to be blessed by members of the cathedral's clergy. Yes, including Duke's Blue Devil and Wake Forest's Demon Deacon.
Rogers' story was posted on social media and college basketball fans couldn't get over how hilarious it was to see people dressed in costumes excitingly getting blessings from clergy members, showing just how absurd college sports can get.
IT'S BRACKET MADNESS: Enter USA TODAY's NCAA tournament bracket contest for a chance at $1 million prize.
The only thing every ACC team can hope for is that the blessing their mascot received is enough to propel them to a a conference title. The first round of the tournament tipped off on Tuesday, and play will continue up until the conference championship game on Saturday.
veryGood! (674)
Related
- 'We're reborn!' Gazans express joy at returning home to north
- The Baller
- 21 Essentials For When You're On A Boat: Deck Shoes, Bikinis, Mineral Sunscreen & More
- It Ends With Us: See Brandon Sklenar and Blake Lively’s Chemistry in First Pics as Atlas and Lily
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- Lori Vallow Case: Idaho Mom Indicted on New Murder Conspiracy Charge
- Is Climate Change Fueling Tornadoes?
- Vanderpump Rules' James Kennedy Addresses Near-Physical Reunion Fight With Tom Sandoval
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Wedding costs are on the rise. Here's how to save money while planning
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Tori Bowie's death highlights maternal mortality rate for Black women: Injustice still exists
- This Week in Clean Economy: Dueling Solyndra Ads Foreshadow Energy-Centric Campaign
- Lori Vallow Case: Idaho Mom Indicted on New Murder Conspiracy Charge
- Could your smelly farts help science?
- A months-long landfill fire in Alabama reveals waste regulation gaps
- Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked off
- An Iowa Couple Is Dairy Farming For a Climate-Changed World. Can It Work?
Recommendation
Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
Commonsense initiative aims to reduce maternal mortality among Black women
Maternal deaths in the U.S. spiked in 2021, CDC reports
Sickle cell patient's success with gene editing raises hopes and questions
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
Never-Used Tax Credit Could Jumpstart U.S. Offshore Wind Energy—if Renewed
Wedding costs are on the rise. Here's how to save money while planning
The Politics Of Involuntary Commitment