Nov
14
2021
We’ve been waiting seven years for this, but we are finally ready to discuss a Group of 5 school as a serious Playoff contender. And by “serious contender” I don’t just mean that a team has a chance. By “serious contender,” I mean that the Cincinnati Bearcats have the inside track to one of the …
Nov
13
2021
At one time 0-4, Florida State has improved to 4-6 winning 4 of their last 6 games. Today the Noles pulled out a final minute victory over Miami to break a 4 game losing streak to the Canes. Mike Norvell has had a rough second season, but beating Miami always helps to build goodwill. How …
Nov
13
2021
The story of Georgia Tech’s football season has been written. With top 15 teams Notre Dame, and Georgia left on the schedule, Georgia Tech will not be winning another game. Today’s 38-30 loss to Boston College marked Georgia Tech’s last realistic opportunity to win a game. That means the Jackets will win just 3 games …
Nov
13
2021
Wake Forest takes its turn this weekend setting straight the college football integration story. It should be a simple narrative by a timeline, but it’s been muddled over the years by myths and fiction surrounding the 1970 USC-Alabama game. Only a miniscule number of fans understand the role Wake Forest’s Bob Grant and Kenneth “Butch” …
Nov
12
2021
Just a short-post for tonight. Even though AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco is against it, conference champion Auto-Bids would benefit the ACC. While I do think a top 12 or top 15 team qualifier should be added to conference champions. In the end the Auto-Bid would certainly enhance the regular season. This week’s game …
Nov
09
2021
ACC Team of the Week : North Carolina – for a 58 – 55 win over Wake Forest. 14. Duke (3-6) Last Week: 14 The pillow fight between Duke and Virginia Tech should be epic. Two bad teams, with two hot seat coaches going no where. 13. Georgia Tech (3-6) Last Week : 12 Another week, …
Nov
07
2021
This week saw a ton of upsets. Eight of the CFP selection committee’s Top 25 teams lost this week, including two of the Top 10. Of the 17 teams we had yet to eliminate last week, four lost. And none of those four teams are the sole elimination this week. I touched on this a …
Nov
07
2021
A few weeks ago we had a mid-season ACC Coaching HotSeat rankings. As we head into the final stretch of the season, where are these ACC coaches standing? As we get just past the ACC mid-season, how are those ACC Hot-Seat rankings going? Some coaches are working their way off, and some better work on …
Nov
06
2021
Clemson isn’t going to the playoffs, and they aren’t a top 10 team. They are a program with a winning DNA, and they’ve found ways to win a number of close games. If you aren’t paying attention, they are starting to get better and may be able to finish the season on high note. A …
Nov
06
2021
Following a 33-30 loss to Miami, Georgia Tech dropped to 9-22 under Geoff Collins in a another bowless season. Georgia Tech fell to 1-5 in single digit games in 2021. Clearly something is wrong with a program that simply finds ways to lose games late. Rather than address the deteriorating situation, Collins felt the need …
Nov
05
2021
Boston College won Friday night over Virginia Tech 17-3. QB Phil Jurkovec is back, and Boston College could be a team to watch as the season goes into its final stretch. It was the Red Bandanna game, and it’s story that can’t be told enough. A special victory for the Eagles on a special night. …
Nov
04
2021
Wake Forest has reached November 8-0. If you are an undefeated Power 5 team, and you reach November undefeated you deserve to be in the playoff discussion. Can Wake Forest really reach the playoffs, and how can it happen? Wake Forest has to win out. The Deacs just don’t have enough meat on their schedule …
Nov
03
2021
ACC Team of the Week : Miami – for a 38 – 34 upset of the Pittsburgh Panthers. 14. Duke (3-5) Last Week: 14 Is Duke headed towards winless ACC Season? They are getting an angry bunch of Pitt Panthers this week. 13. Boston College (4-4) Last Week: 13 I believe in Jeff Hafley, but as the …
Nov
02
2021
From Miami, to Atlanta, through Durham, into Blacksburg, and across to Louisville and beyond some ACC programs may be looking for a new head coach in 2022. Here are 5 coaches that should be on any school’s radar of they decide to make a change. Jamey Chadwell, Coastal Carolina Chadwell has only made Coastal Carolina …
Nov
01
2021
Please Check Out our Podcast Sponsor – Main Street Pharmacy @Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) review week 9 and preview week 10 in ACC Football on our new platform podbean! 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 …
Oct
31
2021
Dave Clawson predicted last summer 2021 would be college football’s craziest season. The Wake Forest coach cited rapidly flipped rosters in the new era of NCAA mobility. One dynamic was the transfer portal permitting immediate eligibility rather than sitting out a year. Players could seek a school they were viewed as a better fit for …