14. Virginia (0-3, 0-0) Last Week – 14 For a moment it looked like Virginia would have a shot against Maryland. Then Maryland scored 42 straight points. 13. Virginia Tech (1-2, 0-0) Last Week – 10 Virginia Tech lost 35-16 to Rutgers, and it wasn’t that close. The Hokies offense has so many issues. 12. …
Monthly Archive: September 2023
Sep
19
2023
Sep
18
2023
Podcast – @ASD_HokieSmash and @TalkinACCSports review week 3 and preview week 4 in ACC Football
@ASD_Hokiesmash and I (@TalkinACCSports ) review week 3 and preview week 4 in ACC Football in a classic 1 on 1 podcast. We had fun on this one! To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow this link -> https://www.talkshoe.com/show/the-acc-weekly-podcast In this order, these are the topics we covered on the podcast. It’s episode …
Sep
17
2023
Syracuse fans react to win at Purdue and 3-0 start.
With some of the high profile wins and starts in the ACC this year, Syracuse has flown under the radar. That is until this weekend. The Cuse had looked impressive against overmatched opponents, but then when you go on the road and beat Purdue 35-20 and have only given up 27 points in your first …
Sep
17
2023
Taking stock of ACC football 3 weeks into the season – Good, Bad, & Ugly.
It’s crazy how fast the college football season is going. We’re already 3 weeks into the season, and it’s time to take stock of the ACC. The Good The ACC isn’t just Clemson and or Florida State. The conference goes 9-10 quality teams deep. Against the rest of the power 5 P5, the ACC is …
Sep
16
2023
Season defining play gets Louisville to 3-0 after beating Indiana.
It was certainly a tale of different halves for the Louisville Cardinals. In the first half against Indiana, Louisville raced out to a 21-0 lead. They looked fast, and aggressive against a team that held Ohio State to 23 points. In the 2nd half, Louisville appeared to stay in the locker room. The offense couldn’t …
Sep
15
2023
Tony Elliot just not getting it done so far at Virginia.
Leading 14-0 against early Virginia looked like they might have a shot at an upset against Maryland. 42 straight Terrapin points later, and it was the same ole story for the Virginia Cavaliers under Tony Elliot. As recently as 2019, Virginia won an ACC Division Title. They were going to play in a canceled bowl …
Sep
14
2023
Articles Around the #ACC Blogosphere – September 14, 2023
How about a little ACC/Big 10 challenge in football this weekend? What are the ACC’s chances in these games according to ACC Perscription? Is Clemson scared of a Florida State take over in Death Valley next week? Find out why ChopChat is saying is saying this. RubbingtheRock says it is too early to write off …
Sep
13
2023
The ACC’s three biggest questions of week 3.
We ask the three biggest ACC football question marks of that week. Here we go for Week 3. Can Pittsburgh bounce back against West Virginia? I’ll be honest I did not Pittsburgh losing at home to Cincinnati. Phil Jurkovec threw 22 incomplete passes out of 32 attempts, and the Panthers only had 261 yards of …
Sep
12
2023
2023 Week 3 ACC Football Power Rankings
14. Virginia (0-2, 0-0) Last Week – 13 After losing to James Madison 36-35 and blowing a 4th quarter lead, there is a non-zero chance that Virginia could go winless. At this point, a 3 win season seems like a real stretch. 13. Boston College (1-1, 0-0) Last Week – 14 I’m pretty positive Boston …
Sep
11
2023
Podcast – @ASD_HokieSmash and @TalkinACCSports review week 2 and preview week 3 in ACC Football with @Seig5052
@ASD_Hokiesmash and I (@TalkinACCSports ) review week 2 and preview week 3 in ACC Football with Brian Seigla @Seig5052 of Virginia Tech Podcast @boundarycorner. Brian was a great guest and we had a lot of fun. To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow this link -> https://www.talkshoe.com/show/the-acc-weekly-podcast In this order, these are the …
Sep
11
2023
Bullseye Breakthrough: Elevate Your Dart Game with These Tips
Darts is a traditional game that combines competitive fun with leisure. But as with any activity, the little things frequently set a pro apart from a beginner. These suggestions will put you on the path to being the player you want to be, regardless of whether you’re just starting or trying to improve your skills. …
Sep
10
2023
Could Spectrum Disney dispute lead to ESPN going bankrupt?
I continue to be one of the poor souls looking at options to replace my Charter Spectrum service. Hats off to YouTubeTV for a lengthy trial period while I do this. For Spectrum and Disney shame on you both for not yet reaching a suitable deal that satisfied their customer who just want to watch …
Sep
09
2023
Miami shows vintage speed and aggressiveness against Texas A&M
Miami fell behind early against 23rd-ranking Texas 10-0. Then muffed a punt inside their 10 and the Aggies quickly scored to make it 17-7. After that, Miami went on a 41 – 16 run. It was as dominant as it sounded. Miami looked faster, stronger, and just plain better than the perenially overrated Texas A&M …
Sep
09
2023
Virginia Tech Football Will Have To Wait Another Year For A Bowl Game
Good evening, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. Virginia Tech football is an an interesting position – it has a first-time Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) head coach, a first-time FBS offensive coordinator, and a first-time FBS defensive coordinator. As an athletic director, this is Whit Babcock’s second football coaching hire. This is the last …
Sep
09
2023
UNC twitter reacts to heart-stopping win over Appalachian State
UNC and App State never fail to deliver heart-stopping classics of games. It was another one today as UNC hung on for a 40-34 2 OT win. How did UNC twitter react? HEELS WIN!!! HEELS WIN!!! I HATED THIS GAME SO MUCH BUT WE DID IT!!!! pic.twitter.com/uSRInee3Df — Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) September 10, 2023 …
Sep
08
2023
Is it time to panic at Clemson?
After the debacle against Duke, there are still some people trying to figure out Clemson’s path to the playoffs. There still is one. Clemson’s schedule features ranked teams Florida State, Notre Dame, and UNC. Road games against Miami, NC State, and South Carolina would be quality wins too. Then there is the ACC Championship game. …