Jul
03
2017
@Hokiesmash_ASD and myself @TalkinACCSports discuss Miami football with college football writer @antwanstaley of @AthlonSports. He also covers the #Dolphins as Managing Editor of @thedolphinswire of USA Today. It was @antwanstaley ‘s first time on the podcast, and he was a great guest that we hope comes back in the future. To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you …
Jul
02
2017
Top Power 5 College Football coaches under the age of 45 1) Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech (44) When Virginia Tech hired Buzz Williams back in 2014, it was universally hailed as a great move by the athletic department. Williams is the 5 star recruit that’s lived up to the hype. In 6 six seasons …
Jun
30
2017
Another great article from the esteemed @DavidTeelatDP of the Daily Press. John Swofford has been ACC Commissioner for 20 years, and @DavidTeelatDP looks back. From that article… The fourth commissioner in ACC history, and the longest-tenured, Swofford has shepherded this bunch to a football revival, cable network and grant of media rights. And at age 68, he shows …
Jun
28
2017
We move to the defensive side of the ball, and we’re starting with the best defensive linemen in the ACC. This could be the conference’s most loaded position. D Line in the ACC is as talented as I’ve ever seen I had to leave off guys like Settle Josh Sweat, Cleilin Ferrell. Think ACC QBs …
Jun
27
2017
Time for some ACC Bloggers. ACC Blog ACCPrescription shows us where each ACC coach is ranked in Athlon’s ranking of all 130 FBS coaches. There’s a reason why the ACC has improved so much in football in recent years. Clemson is set for a big football recruiting month according to Clemson blog ShakintheSouthland. Big moment …
Jun
27
2017
Thanks to @Hokiesmash_ASD for sending this press release. GREENSBORO, NC (TheACC.com)–The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday the 28 football student-athletes who have been chosen by its 14 league schools to attend the 2017 ACC Football Kickoff, July 13-14 at the Westin Charlotte located in Charlotte, N.C. The football student-athletes who will be attending the 2017 …
Jun
26
2017
Graciously, filling in for @Hokiesmash_ASD, @treadmillhorse (Dan Caro) of treadmillhorse.com (a fine Virginia Tech blog) joins myself @TalkinACCSports to discuss UNC football with @ztevans (Zach Evans) a UNC Alum and past contributor with us. You can find Zach’s current work at http://speed51.com/ . To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you can subscribe …
Jun
26
2017
Huge thanks to yehonala04 for sending me this link. The ACC Network has gotten its first distribution and carriage deals as reported by http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com. From that article, here are a couple of highlights. The ACC Network is off and running with its first distribution deals. The ESPN-owned conference channel recently secured its first carriage agreements with digital video …
Jun
23
2017
For the best basketball conference in the country for the last 3 years (at least), it’s no surprise the ACC just set an NBA draft record. #ACCMBB has TEN First Round picks in the 2017 @NBA Draft, the MOST by any conference IN HISTORY! #ACC#NBADrafthttps://t.co/A1IM21p2ROpic.twitter.com/OxWMZ6Xt2P — ACC Men’s Basketball (@accmbb) June 23, 2017 These are …
Jun
22
2017
Who are the top Tight Ends in the ACC this year? Let’s find out. Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Safeties | Special Teams 1) Cam Serigne, Wake Forest Cam Serigne is quietly one of the best offensive players in the ACC. Last year he had 30 receptions for 426 yards …
Jun
21
2017
Here is a good read from the Syracuse AD John Wildhack on topics ranging from Syracuse football scheduling, Notre Dame and the ACC, and Divisional Realignment. The entire article can be at Syracuse.com Regarding the Notre Dame and the Divisional Realignment, here’s what Wildhack had to say. Division realignment. Will it ever happen? Wildhack: “I …
Jun
21
2017
The NBA draft kind of snuck up on us didn’t it? Thursday June 22 is the NBA draft so let gather up some mock draft links to find out where your favorite player may be heading. USA Today Mock Draft DraftExpress Mock Draft CBSSportsline Mock Draft FoxSports Mock Draft Make sure you follow the All …
Jun
20
2017
Good question from Clemson blog ShakintheSouthland. What will the Clemson offense look like with Kelly Bryant at quarterback? Louisville blog CardChronicle has open letter from former player Russ Smith to NCAA following the NCAA’s rulings against Louisville last week. Interesting article from Syracuse blog NunesMagician on how the Orange put their football schedule together including games …
Jun
19
2017
Just a quick post for tonight… Athlon has 5 reasons Florida State will make the College Football Playoff in 2017. Do you agree? Check out the article for the details on each. 1. Deondre Francois 2. The backfield 3. Depth on the defensive line 4. Derwin James and the secondary 5. Maturity Make sure you …
Jun
18
2017
You have to win in the trenches. Who are the ACC’s best offensive linemen? Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Safeties | Special Teams 1) Mitch Hyatt, Clemson Mitch Hyatt came to Clemson as a 5-Star recruit, started as a freshman in 2015 and has never looked back. He was an All-ACC …
Jun
17
2017
Here’s another article from the esteemed ACC journalist David Teel on the ACC Network. Teel was always on top of the where the ACC Network’s status was, and now he brings some of the best updates what ACC schools are doing in terms of infrastructure – in particular Virginia and Virginia Tech. Those are the …