Nov
23
2020
One of the hallmarks of my Eliminator series is that I never want to un-eliminate a team. Some years, that leads to waiting a few extra weeks to eliminate questionable teams. This year, though, it’s causing a serious problem. I have 24 teams still alive, and barring some surprising upsets, there’s no real path to …
Nov
23
2020
In a week where several Playoff contenders once again missed games, the Big Ten took center stage. The undefeated teams in each division faced off, with Northwestern stopping Wisconsin and Ohio State surviving Indiana’s comeback attempt. What does this mean for the Big Ten in terms of Playoff bids? Well, two bids doesn’t look to …
Nov
22
2020
For every Trevor Lawrence and Sam Howell in the ACC getting national acclaim, there are some players that are flying under the radar that are quietly having very good seasons. Here are six such players in this years 2020 ACC Alex Kessman, Pittsburgh K What an impressive statistic for the Pittsburgh kicker below. He’s got …
Nov
21
2020
Saturday was going to be a intriguing game between Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh for all the wrong reasons. Two programs with coaches that have been at their programs more than 4 years. Both looked like on the surface to be very good hires, and have ended up with roller coaster tenures. Even with a the …
Nov
21
2020
Saturday morning, Florida State cancelled their game with Clemson that was scheduled to kickoff at noon. The reason was Clemson had 1 positive COVID test to a backup lineman that travelled with the team. While I found the decision curious, it was Florida State’s decision out of an abundance of caution. What’s done is done, …
Nov
21
2020
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo encourages his players to soak up the atmosphere when the Spartans face Duke at venerable Cameron Indoor Stadium, including interacting with students camped out for tickets at Krzyzewskiville. But the sights and sounds will be more like a preseason scrimmage in a high school gym when preseason No. 13-ranked …
Nov
20
2020
ACCPrescription tells talks about the ACC’s currently divisionless football schedule and it possibility for the future. Clemson vs Florida State is this weeks and RubbingtheRock talks about the decline of the rivalry. Notre Dame blog SlaptheSign says it’s time apologize to QB Ian Book. StreakingtheLawn lets us know that Virginia basketball is ready for the …
Nov
19
2020
This week has presented me with some interesting dilemmas, some that are unique even for this year. Let’s look at Maryland as a case study. The Maryland Terrapins are 2-1 with a blowout loss to Northwestern. Their only potential path to the Playoff remaining is winning the Big Ten Championship Game, with a win over …
Nov
18
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. What have we said ever since the Miami Hurricanes joined the ACC in 2004? What have we said the past several years, even when …
Nov
18
2020
Not much changed this week in the College Football Playoff race because not too many games were played, especially among the top contenders. Alabama, Ohio State, and Texas A&M all had games canceled due to COVID-19. (It seems noteworthy, at least, that all three were canceled because of outbreaks among their opponents, not on their …
Nov
17
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. ACC Team of the Week : North Carolina – for their 59-53 win over Wake Forest 15. Syracuse (1-7) Last Week : 15 Syracuse didn’t play this week so they didn’t lose. That’s progress right? 14. Florida State (2-6) Last Week: 12 Is Florida State even trying anymore? They barely showed up …
Nov
16
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing @Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) want to get you ready for week 10 in ACC Football with a look back at Week 9 with an old fashioned podcast. Take a listen as we were joined by @HunkerDownHokie host of the Host of 2-Minute Drillfield podcast. #Hokies https://bit.ly/2KAhwtI We are also now available …
Nov
15
2020
Good evening, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. Just a quick post for tonight – this video is outstanding from @JSM21_: Summary of the last four years of the Virginia Tech football program: pic.twitter.com/59EJdFbBy5 — Deablo fan account (@JSM21_) November 15, 2020 The video is a work of art. Tell me it’s not true. …
Nov
15
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing Well we’ve gotten to the three quarters point of the ACC football season, and it’s time to check in on the ACC COY race. Two months ago we revealed our first early contenders, then 3 weeks ago, we checked in on the mid-season list. Only Manny Diaz has been on …
Nov
14
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. Remember when Scott Satterfield was the talk of the ACC, and Louisville came into the season with high hopes and high expectations? That seems like an eternity ago. Louisville’s latest loss, this time to Virginia, dropped them to 2-6 and guaranteed a losing season for the Cardinals. The only teams …
Nov
14
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. There’s really nothing North Carolina can do about their defense. It’s just bad, and any competent offense will shred it to pieces. Wake Forest dropped 53 on North Carolina. It’s the 4th time this year, UNC has given up more than 30 points. The Deacs had a 45-24 2nd half …