Apr
06
2022
Any thoughts that Mike Krzyzewski would pull a Tom Brady and reverse his retirement decision during the season were scoffed at for good reason. They’d still be dismissed as ludicrous if such a claim came from anybody but Williams, whose credentials are former Duke basketball player and respected media personality with his various ESPN platforms. …
Apr
05
2022
The “down” year in ACC basketball got flipped upside down by a vintage dominant March performance by the ACC. ACC teams went a sterling 14-5, The conference had the most or was tied for the most teams in the Sweet 16, Elite 8, and Final 4. North Carolina made the National Championship game and very …
Apr
03
2022
North Carolina is college basketball royalty. There’s no question about that, but there is always the debate of who is college basketball’s current top program? Is it Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, or UNC? How about a new recent entry like Villanova, Baylor, Virginia, or Gonzaga? Let’s make this easy, it is what you do in March …
Apr
02
2022
North Carolina did it. They slayed their arch-rival Duke 81-77 in the Final Four. The Tar Heels are now headed to the National Championship to play a red-hot Kansas team. It’s been a remarkable run for the Tar Heels, and we’ll talk more about the Title game Sunday and Monday, but for now, let’s think …
Apr
01
2022
The Louisville women’s basketball team made a tremendous run to the Final Four, but it came to an end to against Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks. Louisville twitter reacts with appreciation for the Cardinal’s great tournament. Great run by @UofLWBB! May not seem like it at this very moment, but I would never bet aghttp://allsportsdiscussion.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=feedbackainst …
Mar
30
2022
The esteemed ACC media member @ByDavidTeel (David Teel) has weighed in on the ACC’s March success this year, and it is a very good read. It’s March, and it’s college basketball. That means the ACC should not be dismissed… ever. Fast forward to the current bracket, light on ACC teams to start but heavy when …
Mar
29
2022
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a college football or college basketball game with more on the line in terms of bragging rights than this week’s Duke vs North Carolina Final Four game after playing earlier in the season. Maybe the 1996 College Football National Title game? When Florida beat Florida State 52-20 after Florida …
Mar
28
2022
Please Check Out our Podcast Sponsor – Main Street Pharmacy @Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) talk two great events this week – The Frozen Four and the NCAA Tournament. We are joined by good friend @WillsWorldMN (Will Ojanen) of accnation.net. Check out that great ACC Site. To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow …
Mar
27
2022
When the Elite Eight games were finalized, we said on the blog the ACC had 2 favorable matchups with Duke playing Arkansas and North Carolina facing St. Peters. Duke and North Carolina came through and are headed towards the most anticipated Final Four since the 1979 Bird vs Magic game. We’ll have plenty to say …
Mar
27
2022
Miami’s Elite Eight loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Hurricanes. In a game they led by 6 at the half, the Kansas Jayhawks came out energized and aggressive. Jim Larranaga in one of his few mistakes of the NCAA Tournament tried to get Miami to the first TV Timeout. He should have …
Mar
26
2022
Duke is headed to the Final Four for the first time since the 2014-2015 season. They won the national championship that year, and they may win another this year. We won’t know their opponent until Sunday evening, but Coach K’s swan song is turning into the magical season he dreamed of. Saturday evening, they played …
Mar
26
2022
Duke is in Elite 8. North Carolina is in Elite 8. Miami is in Elite 8. Duke, North Carolina, and Miami have turned the Elite 8 into the ACC Invitational. This was supposed to be a down year for the ACC. Duke wouldn’t defend. North Carolina was too inconsistent. Miami was too thin, and wouldn’t …
Mar
25
2022
Usually when we do a Twitter reacts story, it is a school’s fans. St. Peters has become one of the greatest NCAA Cinderella stories in history and still going. After becoming the first 15 seed ever to make an Elite 8, how did twitter react? We see you @PeacocksMBB! #WingsUp 🦅🌴🏀 | #DunkCity pic.twitter.com/FUEyUtMmzf — …
Mar
24
2022
The ACC has 3 Teams in Sweet 16. That is tied with the Big 12 for most in the country. It’s been a tremendous tournament for the ACC, as the rough OOC results are a distant memory. Duke, North Carolina, and Miami played like three top 10 teams this past weekend. Who knew that 15 …
Mar
23
2022
Jim Larranaga’s legacy was cemented. He has coached George Mason and Miami to 10 combined NCAA appearances. He led George Mason to Final 4, won an ACC Title, and has been the national coach of the year. He’s also won nearly 700 games in his career. It still seems like he doesn’t get the credit …
Mar
22
2022
Please Check Out our Podcast Sponsor – Main Street Pharmacy @Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) talk ACC basketball this week! Jamal Murphy @Blacketologist takes us through the ACC’s stellar performance in the NCAA Tournament with a look ahead to the Sweet 16. Check out some of Jamal’s work at @andscape, @sinow, @cbslocalsports, @usatodaysports, @BROSpod, and @UpNext_Pod. We …