Jul
26
2016
@Hokiesmash and I (@TalkinACCSports ) are previewing the 2016 Wake Forest football team in this podcast. We talk with @Robert_Reinhard of the fine Wake Forest blog site bloggersodear.com. We really appreciate @Robert_Reinhard taking the time to talk some Wake Forest football. To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you can subscribe to the Podcast …
Jul
26
2016
Here’s the latest installation of the Top 10 rankings by position, this time it’s the defensive ends! Check out the top 10, feedback is welcome, be sure to check out the other top 10 rankings I’ve compiled as well. Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Cornerbacks | Defensive Tackles | Inside Linebackers | Outside Linebackers | Safeties Top 10 Defensive Ends in the …
Jul
26
2016
Well, here we are, roughly 31 days away from the start of College Football season and our latest edition of rankings are here, this time, it’s defensive tackles. And don’t forget to check out the previous rankings! Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Defensive Ends | Cornerbacks | Inside Linebackers | Outside Linebackers | Safeties Top 10 Defensive Tackles in …
Jul
25
2016
Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Tight Ends | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Special Teams 1) Derwin James, Florida State Derwin James is a special player. As a freshman he had 91 tackles, and entering this year he’s all over the pre-season All-America lists. At least one publication (ProFootballFocus) said he could be the best …
Jul
25
2016
@Hokiesmash and I (@TalkinACCSports ) are previewing the 2016 Syracuse football team in this podcast. We talk with @BH_Orange44 (Brian Harrison) of the Syracuse blog site orange44.blogspot.com. We really appreciate @BH_Orange44 taking the time to join us! To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you can subscribe to the Podcast on ITUNES to get …
Jul
25
2016
Clemson is the pre-season ACC Media pick to win the ACC and Tiger QB Deshaun Watson is the ACC player of the year pick. The full voting results are at theACC.com. A couple of interesting notes. Watson led arguably the most explosive running back in Dalvin Cook the country by a vote of 164 to …
Jul
23
2016
Here’s the latest installation of the Top 10 rankings by position, this time it’s the cornerbacks! Check out the top 10, feedback is welcome, be sure to check out the other top 10 rankings I’ve compiled as well. Links are below. Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Defensive Ends | Defensive Tackles | Inside Linebackers | Outside Linebackers | Safeties Top 10 Cornerbacks …
Jul
23
2016
Here’s the latest installation of the Top 10 rankings by position, this time it’s the safeties! Check out the top 10, feedback is welcome, be sure to check out the other top 10 rankings I’ve compiled as well. Links are below. Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Defensive Ends | Defensive Tackles | Inside Linebackers | Outside Linebackers | Cornerbacks Top 10 Safeties …
Jul
22
2016
Just a short post for tonight. With ACC Media days coming to a close today, Florida State and Clemson took center stage. Thursday it was about the ACC Network, and today it was back to talking about the ACC’s National Title contenders Florida State and Clemson. We know what FSU and Clemson bring, but an …
Jul
21
2016
Thursday it became official. The ACC Network is coming. A Grant of Rights is signed between conference members through the 2035-2036 season. Not that there was any real concern about the ACC as a stable conference, but until the Network became official there was a sliver doubt especially as we got into the 2020s. Here …
Jul
19
2016
@Hokiesmash and I (@TalkinACCSports ) are previewing the 2016 NC State football team in this podcast. We talk with @JoeMicik a Boston College graduate. We really appreciate @JoeMicik joining us! To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you can subscribe to the Podcast on ITUNES to get the quickest updates! You can also find …
Jul
18
2016
ACC Network news is blowing up the internet. ESPN’s @McMurphyESPN summarizes the entire deal. http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/17102933/acc-espn-agree-20-year-rights-deal-lead-2019-launch-acc-network Initially I was slightly disappointed that the launch date was in 2019 and not 2017 or 2018 as I expected, but that the ACC will launch a digital service as early as August softened the blow. As we’ve said on the …
Jul
17
2016
You would think that after what happened at Baylor this summer, that discipline in college football would be at an all time high in severity. Now please don’t confuse crimes committed at Baylor with seven arrested players in 2016 at Alabama and Auburn. The sexual assault case at Baylor is beyond tragic. The Alabama and …
Jul
16
2016
Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Tight Ends | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Safeties | Special Teams 1) Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson Cordrea Tankersley was a 3rd team All-ACC last year. With the departure of Mackensie Alexander, Tankersley will take on the role of shutdown corner for the Clemson Tigers. At 6-1, 195 Lbs, Tankersley has good size, and …
Jul
16
2016
Its Pokemon crazy on twitter this week with the rivals to the ACC! Side note – If you are not familiar with Pokemon go, it is an app for your phone. As you walk around with your cell phone you may encounter Pokemon characters that you can capture for your collection. A pokestop is where …
Jul
13
2016
It’s time to check back with the ACC Bloggers! Need a preview of the North Carolina Tar Heels football season? ACC Blog ACCNation.net has one for you. ACC Blog ACCPerscription takes a guess at how former ESPN executive John Wildhack who is now the Syracuse AD could be involved with any ACC Network discussions. …