Sep
21
2020
One good thing about having a season where no one knows what will happen and nothing is set in stone is that, well, nothing is set in stone. Over the first two full weeks (plus a slightly expanded “Week 0”) of the college football season, more than a dozen games have been postponed or canceled, …
Sep
20
2020
When Duke coach David Cutcliffe retires and writes his book on his football life, he needs to include a chapter for people in their mid-60s with advice on workout and diet routines to maintain energy and work ethic. Cutcliffe, who turned 66 last week, pointed his finger at himself when explaining how the Blue Devils …
Sep
19
2020
In Scott Satterfield’s first season at Louisville, he could no wrong. It’s been well documented. He inherited a Louisville team that was one of the worst in ACC HISTORY. He wins 8 games last year, ACC COY, a bowl win, and returned a most of a very a dynamic offense. Before the ACC went divisionless, …
Sep
19
2020
By TOM SHANAHAN Three quick takes from Duke’s 26-6 loss to Boston College Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. — 1. Notre Dame and Notre Dame Lite were both too much A promising start a week ago against a superior opponent turned out to be an illusion. Duke stayed with Notre Dame through 3 ½ quarters …
Sep
18
2020
NC State kicks off tomorrow to begin their 2020 season. It was supposed to be last week, however NC State had some COVID related issues and had to cancel last week’s game. NC State has a LOT of questions coming into this season. NC State has replaced almost it’s entire staff. They have a new …
Sep
18
2020
This week the ACC had 7 teams ranked in the AP Top 25. ACCPrescription says it’s happened before, and everyone was playing college football then too. Check it out when… FromtheRumbleSeat gets into the advanced statistics of Georgia Tech’s surprising opening weekend win over Florida State. CardChronicle breaks down Miami’s offense before their primetime game …
Sep
17
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. Nine months ago we asked on this blog if Lebron James was still the NBA’s best player? It was the Laker’s Lebron James, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, or LA Clipper’s Kawhi Leonard. We’re down to the Final 4 in the NBA playoffs, and Lebron James is the only one still standing. …
Sep
16
2020
Welcome to the first edition of what will be the strangest year ever for my CFP Eliminator. I would like to once again thank my friends here at All Sports Discussion for hosting it this year. The goal is simple: We are going to count down every single FBS team that remains in contention for …
Sep
16
2020
Good morning, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. This this impressive or what? #UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall, on his radio show, said he’s been studying long-term military deployments, how those are managed and organized, as he guides his team through the uncertainty of the pandemic. — Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) September 15, 2020 Bronco …
Sep
15
2020
Poll voting can be misleading. That’s true of both the Associated Press ballots cast by writers and the USA Today tallies from the coaches. In the past decade or so, Michigan has been the butt of overrated scoffs. The Wolverines brought it upon themselves with their 2007 season-opening loss at home to Appalachian State, but …
Sep
15
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. ACC Team of the Week : Georgia Tech – for their Upset win at Florida State (16-13) 15. Syracuse (0-1) Last Week : N/A Syracuse got a UNC team going through the motions, and lost 31-6. Now they get nasty Pitt team. 14. NC State (0-0) Last Week: N/A Lose …
Sep
14
2020
First of all, I would like to thank the great people here at All Sports Discussion for hosting my column for the time being. 2020 is a crazy time for lots of people, including writers. While I am currently unable to write at my usual outlets, I am more than happy to discuss everything CFP-related …
Sep
13
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. The ACC Question of the week is back with our esteemed friend and college football writer @MattZemek, Editor at @TrojansWire . Do yourself a favor and give him a follow on twitter. ACC QUESTION of WEEK : Where does Florida State go after loss to Georgia Tech? Since the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets were picked to …
Sep
13
2020
Duke is again 0-1 after opening the season against a Top 10 team, but the similarities stop with the record as the Blue Devils prepare for their home opener at noon Saturday against Boston College. Duke only stayed with No. 2 Alabama last season for a quarter in a 42-3 loss. This time the Blue …
Sep
12
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing Well we are only into the first weekend of ACC football, and already one thing is clear. Georgia Tech has found their quarterback of the future in true freshman Jeff Sims. Sims was a 4 star recruit and former commit to Florida State. Saturday in his first collegiate game of …
Sep
12
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing In the year of COVID-19, things are going to happen fast. Adjustments need to be prepared quickly. If you thought that games weren’t going to be postponed or that a sudden outbreak wasn’t going to happen then I question where you get your news from. The real question is how …