Aug
22
2019
It’s weird to talk about the ACC’s Playoff contenders this year. Mostly because there is one team that is so far out ahead of the league that it’s considered a Playoff near-lock, something we have yet to see in the CFP era. Different betting markets have the line on Clemson reaching the CFP anywhere from …
Aug
22
2019
Best / Worse Case Record for : Louisville | Virginia | Miami | Duke | Georgia Tech | Boston College | Pittsburgh | Florida State | Virginia Tech | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Wake Forest NC State NC State has won 18 games the last two years, but coming off an embarrassing 39 point bowl loss to Texas A&M questions remain around the program. Can Dave Doeren in year 7 turn …
Aug
21
2019
It wasn’t that long ago that Duke football fit the profile Alabama seeks to pad its schedule. Sprinkle in cupcakes to inflate scoring margins and the wins. The overwhelming numbers help poll voters forget an upset here and there. It works, too. In 2017, Alabama finished essentially third in the 2017 SEC race – second …
Aug
20
2019
@Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) have a special guest on the podcast tonight. Our newest site contributor @TerryPJohnson joins us to preview ACC and College Football for 2019. 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=stpr0 We are also now available on PodBean! https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/p573j-6e69d/The-ACC-Weekly-Podcast To listen go here – https://www.talkshoe.com/conf/summary/7179644 In this order, these are …
Aug
20
2019
@Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) have a special guest on the podcast tonight. Joining is the Associated Press Sports Writer for the State of Virginia, Hank Kurz, Jr. You can follow him on Twitter at @HankKurzJr 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=stpr0 We are also now available on PodBean! https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/p573j-6e69d/The-ACC-Weekly-Podcast To listen go …
Aug
20
2019
Anyone following Daniel Jones wasn’t surprised he dismissed Baker Mayfield’s cheap shot with a classy response. Jones learned more than football under the tutelage of Duke coach and quarterback guru David Cutcliffe. “He’s not going to be distracted,” said Cutcliffe after a recent Duke practice about the attention focused on Jones as the sixth pick …
Aug
19
2019
They call it NAPS. The stated mission of the Naval Academy Preparatory School is to “enhance midshipman candidates’ moral, mental and physical foundations to prepare them for success at the U.S. Naval Academy” at Annapolis. The path has benefited Jackson Pittman, Navy’s 6-foot-1, 300-pound third-year starting nose guard. He followed his year at NAPS playing …
Aug
19
2019
Best / Worse Case Record for : Louisville | Virginia | Miami | Duke | Georgia Tech | Boston College | Pittsburgh | Florida State | NC State | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Wake Forest Virginia Tech Justin Fuente is entering his 4th year at Virginia Tech, and the Hokies have fallen behind schedule. After winning 19 games in his first two years, the Hokies slipped to 6-7 last season. …
Aug
19
2019
Give @MattZemek a twitter follow and check out his musings on college sports at https://www.patreon.com/Zemek. A baseball team is “strong up the middle” when its catcher, second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder are all formidable. The catcher’s pitch selection is connected to scouting reports on hitters and an awareness of where defensive players are positioned on the field. …
Aug
18
2019
Best / Worse Case Record for : Louisville | Virginia | Miami | Duke | Georgia Tech | Boston College | Pittsburgh | Virginia Tech | NC State | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Wake Forest Florida State As recently as 2016, Florida State made up the Big 4 in college football along with Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State. Clemson and Alabama pulled away. Ohio State stayed in the …
Aug
17
2019
The other day I was having a conversation with someone about NC State and their chances this year. While talking to him I realized something, that after Clemson the Atlantic division is about as open as it gets. While we all know that Clemson is the number one team in the country, and the overwhelming …
Aug
17
2019
Give @MattZemek a twitter follow and check out his musings on college sports at https://www.patreon.com/Zemek. ACC QUESTION of the WEEK : Which NFL quarterback, past or present, does Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence remind you of? I have to be honest: No single comparison jumped off the page last season. Maybe a stronger comparison will emerge this season. A key …
Aug
16
2019
I have come to this conclusion like the title says, it’s a Clemson and Alabama world and the rest are playing for the New Year’s 6. I do not say this as a fan of either of these teams. However, the proof is in the recruiting pudding. When Clemson is bringing in the number 1 …
Aug
14
2019
Best / Worse Case Record for : Louisville | Virginia | Miami | Duke | Georgia Tech | Pittsburgh | Florida State | Virginia Tech | NC State | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Wake Forest Boston College Steve Addazio is this decade’s Chan Gailey. You know what that means, 7 wins, 7 wins 7 wins and more 7 wins seasons. Last year was another …
Aug
13
2019
DURHAM, N.C. – A dozen years ago David Cutcliffe took over a woeful Duke football program that was 2-33 the previous three seasons, including 0-12 in 2006. He needed fresh talent and he found some with three true freshmen. Jay Hollingsworth led the team in rushing, albeit with only 399 yards and one touchdown. Johnny …
Aug
13
2019
Give @MattZemek a twitter follow and check out his musings on college sports at https://www.patreon.com/Zemek What is the “challenge factor”? It is a term I am applying to a dynamic I have seen many times in sports. The Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets in Games 5 (fourth quarter) and 6 without Kevin Durant. When they met …