Oct
12
2015
ACC Communications FOR 12:15 p.m. RELEASE October 12, 2015 ACC Announces Game Times & Networks for Oct. 24 GREENSBORO, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Monday announced that ESPN has declared a six-day option on two games that will be played on October 24, 2015. The game times and network of the two games held …
Oct
11
2015
Nearly halfway through the season we are starting to get clarity on who is position to make a run for the playoffs and who isn’t. Let’s get right into it. Let me point out on my philosophy on these rankings – you’re most recent OOC results count a lot, and you’ll see me reference that …
Oct
09
2015
Here’s a quick Friday night thought… Following Notre Dame’s loss to Clemson, the Irish’s playoff hopes took a big hit. When USC went down at home to Washington 17-12 Thursday night, it put the playoff hopes of the Irish on life support. Even if Notre Dame runs the schedule, they won’t face another ranked team …
Oct
08
2015
This week’s ACC power rankings saw plenty of shakeups after some wild and unexpected results in Week Five. That probably means they are very, very, very wrong and will be proven as such in Week Six. Nonetheless, I’m here to bring them to you, so here they are! 1. Clemson – Hey, Twitter, you know …
Oct
08
2015
For anyone under the age of 30, you may not know it, but Florida State\Miami was the college football’s game of the year. It was always a big game, but starting in the late 80s with the ascension of both Miami and Florida State programs, this became the country’s top rivalry for nearly 20 years. …
Oct
07
2015
No one would argue that it wouldn’t be better if Notre Dame wasn’t a full ACC football member, but the past weekend proved just how valuable the 5 game scheduling agreement is with Notre Dame and the ACC. Prior to the game Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports called the ACC/Notre Dame genius. The Television …
Oct
06
2015
Ok ACC bloggers what’s happening out there? Clemson had a statement win Saturday against top 10 ranked Notre Dame. It was by far the biggest win by any ACC team this year. Clemson blog RubbingtheRock says Clemson now controls their path to the playoff. If Clemson runs the table they are in the playoff… period. …
Oct
06
2015
Another week and hats off to Clemson on their big win in Death Valley. They definitely proved a lot of folks wrong in pulling out a close win against Notre Dame. 1) The Hokies Played Like Hyde Keeping the Jekyll & Hyde theme going, the Hokies were like Hyde last week, losing another game, this …
Oct
05
2015
@HokieSmash and I @TalkinACCSports look back at week 5 and preview week 6 in ACC football on this podcast. We have a special guest for you, @JoshParcell. Josh is employed in the television sports media industry and is a graduate of Virginia Tech. His career history, includes ESPN Stats, Fox Sports, and Executive Producer at ESPNU. (While @JoshParcell does work in …
Oct
04
2015
Nearly halfway through the season we are starting to get clarity on who is position to make a run for the playoffs and who isn’t. Let’s get right into it. Let me point out on my philosophy on these rankings – you’re most recent OOC results count a lot, and you’ll see me reference that …
Oct
04
2015
Even ACC fans have to admit, the conference has been a no show on the national stage this year. Every opportunity the ACC had to get a signature win fell flat on it’s face. You could argue that the conference’s best performances were in a 10 point loss to LSU by Syracuse, and a 9 …
Oct
04
2015
ACC Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2015 http://theacc.co/FB15times6 ACC Announces Game Times & Networks for Oct. 9-10 GREENSBORO, NC – The Atlantic Coast Conference Sunday announced the following game times and networks for Oct. 10 for the games held by ESPN on its six day option: Saturday, Oct. 10 Georgia Tech at Clemson, ABC/ESPN2, 3:30 …
Oct
03
2015
10/3/2015 by Dave Lackford FSU squeaked by Wake Forrest, 24-16, this afternoon as Tyler Hunter intercepted a pass in the end zone as time ran out. Things looked good early as Dalvin Cook exploded for a 94 yard touchdown run on the first play of FSU’s second drive. The good vibes ended shortly thereafter, as …
Oct
03
2015
Good morning, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Sports Fans. What big day of games in the ACC. Let’s review the schedule: Miami lost to Cincinnati this week. Woof. Virginia Tech hosts Pittsburgh today. Gobbler Town (@GobblerTown) has a preview here. Louisville goes on the road to NC State. In a very key ACC Coastal Division game …
Oct
03
2015
To say that Miami’s fans were ready to turn on head Al Golden is an understatement. The fire Al Golden banners have everywhere and they even made it the Hurricane’s Thursday night road game with Cincinnati (shown above) despite a 3-0 start, but the Canes had a chance to give their fans hope. Win at …
Oct
02
2015
Guest poster Oscar Waterworth sent us this article on the 7 best dunks of all time. Agree or Disagree? It is just in time for basketball season. Talking about media coverage, player salaries as well as occasional off court scandal and beef amongst the players, NBA is head and shoulders above any other basketball league …