Apr
04
2023
Last month we wrote about how the Pac 12 struggled to control the narrative of their recent TV negotiations and realignment activities. When it comes to PR only the Pac 12 does as poor a job as the ACC. Over the last several months most of the realignment rumors have been pure non-sense, not even …
Apr
03
2023
@ASD_Hokiesmash and I (@TalkinACCSports ) go old school with as we talk one on one in this podcast about ACC Basketball, Baseball and Softball. To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow this link -> https://www.talkshoe.com/show/the-acc-weekly-podcast In this order, these are topics we covered on the podcast. It’s episode 450 ACC Basketball, Baseball and …
Mar
26
2023
Sometimes analysts rely so heavily on their analytic takes, they will go to the grave with them no matter what happens on the field of play. Remember Bill Connelly back in 2019 unable to bridge the gap between his analytics and Clemson’s 44-16 trouncing of Alabama? Because of the season-long results, and because this was …
Mar
11
2023
So here we go. Duke got the ACC’s automatic bid. Miami and Virginia are locks to make the field. That leaves Clemson, Pittsburgh, NC State, UNC, and a bubble. Who’s in and Who’s out of the NCAA Field? Clemson (23-10, 14-6) NET Ranking 57 – Q1/Q2 Record 7-6 It seems the only criteria anyone can …
Mar
05
2023
NC State historian Tim Peeler and NC State ground-breaking running back Charley Young will join me to discuss the Wolfpack football legacy that Earle Edwards established as the school’s head coach, 1954-70. The March 8 event is part of the Raleigh Sports Club’s weekly luncheons. ——————– RALEIGH PORTS CLUB March 8: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Program, …
Mar
03
2023
The Pac 12 is taking a beating in the actual media and social media with a TV negotiation they can’t seem to draw to a close. In the end, I think they do get it done. The Pac 12 stays together, and we all move on. We will see because it’s not 100% certain. There’s …
Feb
24
2023
Florida State AD Michael Alford made some statements Friday, and I hope ACC Commissioner Jim Philips was listening because they were directed straight to him. From Andrea Adelson’s article on ESPN. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford told his board of trustees on Friday that “something has to change” when it comes to closing the growing …
Feb
20
2023
Michigan State interim president Teresa Woodruff acted promptly, providing a compassionate message about an unspeakable campus tragedy. Her leadership at a media briefing belied she’s been on the job only three months. Michigan State campus police chief Marlon C. Lynch also spoke, accompanied by East Lansing and Lansing officials. They praised the first responders. Their …
Feb
12
2023
A while back we looked at the Five Things we liked about the 2023 ACC Football Schedule. With the good comes the bad though, and this schedule isn’t perfect. Overscheduling Over the last few years Georgia Tech and Virginia have been notorious for over-scheduling, i.e scheduling games they simply aren’t equipped to play at this …
Feb
05
2023
The 2023 ACC Football schedule was released a few days ago. As we do each year, we’re going to tell you what like about it, and later what we don’t like about the schedule. Clemson vs Florida State – September 23, 2023 Now that the ACC has gone divisionless, the top two ACC teams can meet …
Jan
27
2023
The NFL Network has announced February 7 as the first date to air its NFL 360 Videos documentary on Jimmy Raye’s ground-breaking careers as a Black quarterback and Black college and NFL coach. The start time is 8 p.m. ET on the NFL Network. The film is part of series of shows the NFL Network …
Jan
16
2023
Georgia won its second straight football national title a week ago today, beating TCU. A day later the Bulldogs were officially awarded the MacArthur Bowl, the National Football Foundation trophy annually presented to the national title team. You might be thinking, of course. Who else gets the trophy? Well, most college football fans take for …
Jan
12
2023
About two weeks ago we asked the question would Dabo Swinney re-evaluate his program? From that article… Will he finally embrace the transfer portal? Is it too soon to look at changes in the coordinator position? Will he bring some experienced coaches as analysts? Swinney has forgotten more football than I’ll ever know, but it’s …
Jan
12
2023
It’s January so we have to check on the Way Too Early top 25 rankings. I’ve never had a problem with these coming out early. They are fun to read through, and they create some off-season debate. Clemson and Florida State dot are all over every top 15. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35391913/2023-way-too-early-college-football-top-25 https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-rankings-georgia-michigan-lead-way-too-early-top-25-ahead-of-2023-season/ https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/college-football-rankings-our-way-too-early-top-25-for-2023 https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2023-01-11/college-football-rankings-preseason-top-25-2023-season https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/college-football-rankings-georgia-alabama-top-25-2023/zyvp0csdodb15fnr3hrdkck6 Make sure …
Jan
10
2023
Thanks to @ASD_Hokiesmash who forwarded this press release. Jan. 9, 2023 Four Players and Two Head Coaches Representing the ACC Elected to 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced Monday the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class, which includes …
Jan
07
2023
We go from coldest to hottest. 0 – Ice Cold 1 – Still cool 2 – There’s smoke 3 – Getting Warm 4 – On Fire 5 – Start working on the resume Jeff Brohm, Louisville = 0 Jeff Brohm takes over at Louisville, much to the delight of Cardinal fans. Brent Key, Georgia Tech …