Jul
20
2015
There was so much discussion Monday about an ACC Network during John Swoffod’s opening remarks, that it was actually difficult to sift fact from fiction. Is it around the corner? Have talks cooled? Will ESPN spend the money. I’m no expert on the topic, but I would say I’ve kept a relatively close eye on …
Jul
19
2015
Good evening, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. August is right around the corner – you can feel college football coming. Until then, make sure you check out all our great ACC content at All Sports Discussion. Also, make sure you follow our Twitter account at @AllSportsDACC. This evening, I’m stealing a page out of …
Jul
18
2015
The ACC’s football media days are just around the corner. They start July 19. For the schedule and all things related to the ACC Football Medias, check out the ACC’s Football Kickoff Page. As the ACC heads into their media days, there is optimism that the ACC’s worst football days are well behind them. After …
Jul
15
2015
As we near the end of our players rankings, we are moving on to safeties. Let’s see who makes the list. Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Tight Ends | Defensive Linemen| Linebackers | Cornerbacks| Special Teams 1) Jeremy Cash, Duke If Jeremy Cash is fully healed from off-season knee surgery, the senior Cash will be an All-American. Last …
Jul
14
2015
@VaBeachRep and I (@TalkinACCSports ) review the spring and preview Florida State football for 2015 with one of our favorite guests @KilroyFSU. @VaBeachRep did an awesome job filling in as co-host for @Hokiesmash this week on the podcast. We thank Joe for the pinch hit! We really appreciate @KilroyFSU taking the time to join the podcast and discuss FSU …
Jul
13
2015
Good morning, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. I know you all miss college football like everyone here at All Sports Discussion. Until then, make sure you check out our site for the best in ACC sports coverage (and follow our Twitter account at @AllSportsDACC). This morning, I’m stealing a page out of my colleague, …
Jul
11
2015
Just a quick post here – I’m not one who posts very often on college football award watch lists – I’m really one who thinks these award lists just give alumni, fans, and friends of the particular schools something to talk about over the summer until college football starts. That said, it’s almost an extremely …
Jul
11
2015
Good morning, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) fans – hope you are ready for a great weekend. Earlier this week, I participated in an ACC football roundtable with our friends over at the @Bloguin college sports blog, The Student Section (you can follow their account on Twitter at @TheStudentSect). Participants in the roundtable included @TheStudentSect Associate …
Jul
09
2015
The ACC has the best cornerbacks in the country… period. This list is loaded with All-Americans and future NFL draft picks. Let’s check them out. Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Tight Ends | Defensive Linemen| Linebackers | Safeties | Special Teams 1) Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech If there was an All-American team last year Kendall Fuller was on it. …
Jul
08
2015
Thanks to @Hokiesmash for sending us this ACC press release. Be sure to check out @Hokiesmash and his thoughts on an ACC Roundtable on players to watch in the ACC at the @theStudentSect. Total of 25 Honorees Ties for Second-Highest Among All Conferences GREENSBORO, N.C.—A total of 14 Atlantic Coast Conference defensive players have been selected to the preseason …
Jul
07
2015
CBSSportsline put together a ranking list of the best sports program’s in country. I like what CBSSportsline did here. They weighted the sports, giving the most points to football, then basketball, Women’s basketball and baseball. A last ranking went to a Wild Card which was the best ranking for one of the other sports. Ohio …
Jul
04
2015
I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July! Here is a little football reading for your Independence day. Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Tight Ends | Defensive Linemen| Cornerbacks | Safeties | Special Teams 1) Terrance Smith, Florida State Terrance Smith is set to have a huge senior season at Florida State. Last …
Jul
03
2015
For the last 2-3 years we’ve heard that an ACC Network is in discussion with ESPN. We’ve posted on this topic several times here on this blog giving periodic updates when when any noteworthy information was released. I firmly believe an ACC Network is coming, but there hasn’t been official announcement. Until that happens there …
Jun
30
2015
It is time to turn our attention to the stars on defense in the ACC starting with the defensive linemen. Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Tight Ends | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Safeties | Special Teams 1) Dadi Nicolas, Virginia Tech The more I look at Virginia Tech defense, the more I think this could be …
Jun
29
2015
In the last week, the most significant ACC news was definitely Virginia coming through and winning the College Baseball Title. The 1955 curse/titleless drought is over thanks to the Hoos. The ACC will win more College Baseball titles, but the 2015 Virginia Cavaliers will always be known as the team that ended the streak. Congratulations …
Jun
26
2015
It’s time to look at the best Tight Ends in the ACC, as we close out our offensive rankings. Here we go… Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Safeties | Special Teams 1) Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech Virginia Tech’s Bucky Hodges’s has future star written all over him. As a RS …