It is the final day of regular season games in the ACC. Some games have a lot on the line, and other well not much. Here’s a quick look at each game. Virginia Tech at Miami 12 PM Both Virginia Tech and Miami picked up huge wins over Duke and UNC this past week that …
Category Archive: College Basketball
Mar
01
2018
In case you missed it: The ACC’s week worth of great finishes via @theACCDN
WHAT. A. COMEBACK. De’Andre Hunter drills the game-winning three at the buzzer as @UVAMensHoops beats Louisville 67-66. pic.twitter.com/zFpHJOrQTy — ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) March 2, 2018 Big-time buckets. Josh Okogie’s late three helps @GTMBB knock off NC State. pic.twitter.com/3n5MRXFBn2 — ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) March 2, 2018 YOU GET A 3! YOU GET …
Feb
26
2018
Podcast – @Hokiesmash_ASD, @TalkinACCSports, and @sportsbroad talk ACC and Pittsburgh basketball with @ChasRich27
@Hokiesmash_ASD and @TalkinACCSports are back with another podcast. This week we have Pittsburgh blogger @ChasRich27 of the great Pittsburgh Blog site http://www.pittblather.com/. Please check out it out! @sportsbroad also joined as a special guest co-host. You can also find this most recent podcast and all our other podcasts on ITUNES at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rwradios-acc-weekly-podcast/id831843856?t=2. We are also now available on Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpwwwtalkshoecomtalkshoewebtalkcastjspmasterid130024cmdtc/the-acc-weekly-podcast?refid=stpr In this order, …
Feb
26
2018
What a difference a year makes for NC State basketball.
One year ago Mark Gottfried was coaching out the season after leading the NC State Wolfpack to a second consecutive losing season. Not only was it a losing season, it was an embarrassing season, they lost by 51 at North Carolina and went 4-14 in the ACC. But, to hear the national media talk, Tim …
Feb
25
2018
After NC State rips Florida State to pieces, it is time to take them off the bubble.
NC State has seemingly been on the bubble the last 6 weeks. Bracket projections point to the Wolfpack’s RPI of 57 as one of the reasons to keep them on the bubble too. I’m not anti-RPI guy, but it’s time to let your eyes tell you that NC State is a NCAA tournament lock. They …
Feb
24
2018
Stating the Obvious, Virginia Tech Needs to Recruit Some Post Depth
Good evening, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. I watch Virginia Tech and Louisville play today – and going into this game, I had the same feeling my buddy, @TalkinACCSports. Here’s what he said Twitter: Louisville isn’t playing well right now, and on the road against a confident Virginia Tech team? Looks like a …
Feb
24
2018
With One Week Left in the Conference Regular Season, A Couple Lines About Each #ACC Team
Greetings Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. Hope your weekend is going well. Well, here we are – one week left in the regular conference season, here are a couple of lines about each ACC men’s basketball team: Boston College – The end of season record isn’t going to reflect the entire story here about …
Feb
23
2018
What the FBI’s probe on college basketball means for the ACC.
It was a dark day for college basketball as details of the FBI probe on college basketball implicated mid-majors to blue blood basketball programs. You can read the full report from Yahoo sports. What does this mean for arguably for the historically top basketball conference in the country… the ACC. Here are the ACC schools …
Feb
22
2018
ACC Bubble Analysis for February 22, 2018
This is going to be a weekly article, where I seed the ACC teams and where I think they’d should be placed if the tournament started the same day as my posting. In my ranking system, any RPI top (100) win is a good win and any RPI top (50) obviously worth more. Any losses …
Feb
20
2018
Louisville loses appeal… must vacate 2013 National Title.
It was a rough day for Louisville and their fans today… Here’s a full article from ABCNews with the details of Louisville having to vacate their 2013 NCAA Basketball Title. I don’t have a lot to add here, except I was at this game. I went with a Michigan fan from the day job. I …
Feb
19
2018
Podcast – @Hokiesmash_ASD & @TalkinACCSports talk ACC basketball with @treadmillhorse
@Hokiesmash_ASD and @TalkinACCSports are back with another podcast. This week we have Virginia Tech blogger @treadmillhorse of the excellent Hokie Blog site treadmillhorse.com. Take some time and and give that site a look. You can also find this most recent podcast and all our other podcasts on ITUNES at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rwradios-acc-weekly-podcast/id831843856?t=2. We are also now available on Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpwwwtalkshoecomtalkshoewebtalkcastjspmasterid130024cmdtc/the-acc-weekly-podcast?refid=stpr In this …
Feb
18
2018
Television coverage lets down fans trying to watch Clemson vs Duke basketball.
Two top 15 teams, playing in a pivotal conference game in a major power 5 conference were at it today. Clemson and Duke should have had national TV coverage. Instead many college basketball fans trying to watch Clemson vs Duke were left without a way to see the game, or reduced to a streaming option …
Feb
18
2018
Taking stock of Josh Pastner’s future at Georgia Tech after disastrous 2nd season.
Georgia Tech still has 5 games left on the season – 6 at the most. There will be no NCAA tournament, no NIT, no post-season. The Yellow Jackets have won one game since January 13 and at 11-16 (4-10) the team is just playing for pride. Effectively, the season is over and has been an …
Feb
15
2018
ACC Bubble Analysis for February 15, 2018
This is going to be a weekly article, where I seed the ACC teams and where I think they’d should be placed if the tournament started the same day as my posting. In my ranking system, any RPI top (100) win is a good win and any RPI top (50) obviously worth more. Any losses …
Feb
13
2018
Around the #ACC Blogosphere For February 13, 2018
Virginia Tech’s incredible win at Virginia this past weekend as told by Hokie blog Techluncpail.com. Gabe DeVoe has really elevated his game since Donte Granthams injury. ShakintheSouthland talks about his patience and hardwork paying off. College Baseball season is not far off, and Louisville typically has one of the best teams in the country. …
Feb
12
2018
Podcast – @Hokiesmash_ASD & @TalkinACCSports with talk ACC basketball and Virginia Tech with @techlunchpaild
@Hokiesmash_ASD and @TalkinACCSports are back with another podcast. This week we have Virginia Tech blogger @TechLunchPailD of the fine Hokie Blog site http://techlunchpail.com. You definitely need to check that out. You can also find this most recent podcast and all our other podcasts on ITUNES at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rwradios-acc-weekly-podcast/id831843856?t=2. We are also now available on Stitcher! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpwwwtalkshoecomtalkshoewebtalkcastjspmasterid130024cmdtc/the-acc-weekly-podcast?refid=stpr In this order, these are topics …