Apr
03
2021
(Rest in Peace, William Evans – Photo via Associated Press) Good evening, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. By now, you’ve heard that Major League Baseball is moving the 2021 All-Star Game at a location to be determined. I advocate Washington, DC – and here’s why: We need to honor the U.S. Capitol Police Force. …
Apr
03
2021
By TOM SHANAHAN The North Carolina basketball head coach succession has been infrequent but consistent for 70 years. The Tar Heels have stayed in the family starting with Frank McGuire (1952-61) to promoting of top assistant Dean Smith (1961-97). Then came the elevation of Smith’s top assistant, Bill Guthridge (1997-2000), to hiring former Smith player …
Apr
02
2021
ACCPrescription looks at what new commissioner Jim Phillips needs to do as he takes over the ACC from John Swofford. TarHeelBlog says the UNC basketball will be a changed world after the retirement of Roy Williams. YellowJackedup is very excited to tell us about the return of Jordan Usher to Georgia Tech basketball. Another returnee …
Apr
01
2021
Thursday legendary coach Roy Williams retired. It is hard to have imagine that a coach that won over 900 games, with 3 National Titles, and went to 9 Final Fours would be under-appreciated, but I think he was. When you coach at places like Kansas and UNC you’re expected to win big, but that doesn’t …