Title: Tufts Goes to the AAC Fade in: EXT. CAMBRIDGE - DAY We see a shot of the Tufts University campus bustling with students. Cut to a shot of the Tufts University President and the Athletic Director sitting inside an office. TUFTS PRESIDENT: We need to expand our reach and increase our visibility. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: We can look into joining a new athletic conference. TUFTS PRESIDENT: What do you suggest? ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: The AAC - American Athletic Conference. It's a strong conference with great teams and recognition. It could be a good fit for us. TUFTS PRESIDENT: Alright I'll look into it. Send me all the details. Cut to a shot of the Tufts President reviewing the information about the AAC. TUFTS PRESIDENT: (To himself) This seems like a great opportunity for Tufts. We have sports teams that could compete at the highest level. Let's make it happen. Cut to a shot of the Tufts Athletic Director talking to the AAC Commissioner. AAC COMMISSIONER: Tufts? We're surprised you're reaching out to us. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: We've been looking to broaden our horizons and increase our national standing. AAC COMMISSIONER: We'll need to have a meeting with our athletic directors to see if there's interest in adding another school to the conference. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Sounds good. Cut to a shot of the Tufts University President and Athletic Director anxiously waiting for a call from the AAC Commissioner. The phone rings. TUFTS PRESIDENT: Hello? AAC COMMISSIONER: Hello Tufts, we have some good news. Our athletic directors are interested in having you join the AAC. TUFTS PRESIDENT: (Excitedly) That's incredible news! When do we start? AAC COMMISSIONER: We're still working out the details, but we'll be in touch. Cut to a shot of the Tufts University sports teams preparing for their first season in the AAC. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: (To Tufts coaches and players) We have an exciting opportunity to compete in a new conference and show what Tufts is made of. Let's work hard and make our mark. Fade out.