Nov
20
2021
When you are program the stature of Clemson, you play for National Titles, Playoff Berths, and Conference Titles. The first two goals were history before the leaves changed for the Clemson Tigers this year. Even an ACC title seemed a remote prospect. The Tigers through mid-October were a total mess of an offensive team. Games …
Nov
20
2021
A special season continues for Pitt as they move to 9-2. They are now you ACC Coastal Division Champions. With Syracuse next week, an ACC Title game, and a bowl game the Panther could have 10+ win season. How did Pitt twitter react to beating Virginia and booking their trip to Charlotte to play for …
Nov
17
2021
ACC Team of the Week : Wake Forest – for a 48 – 45 win over NC State. 14. Duke (3-7) Last Week: 14 Duke just got blown out by a bad Virginia Tech team. To be the worst team in the ACC takes something special, and that’s who Duke is. 13. Georgia Tech (3-7) Last …
Nov
16
2021
Author : college football/basketball writer @MattZemek, Editor at @TrojansWire . Please Follow him follow on twitter. This coaching carousel cycle has already been different from most. For one thing, a blue-blood program — USC — fired its coach after Week 2. That’s not normal. That in itself started the 2021 carousel in a unique and unexpected way. Yet, it was only …
Nov
15
2021
Please Check Out our Podcast Sponsor – Main Street Pharmacy @Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) review week 11 and preview week 12 in ACC Football on our new platform podbean! We were happy to be joined by Dan Caro @treadmillhorse of the Virginia Tech blog treadmillhorse.com. To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow …
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. …