Dec
15
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing @Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) want to get you ready for week 16 in ACC Football with a look back at Week 15. We were joined by good friend @WillsWorldMN (Will Ojanen ) of the fine ACC site accnation.net We are also now available on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rwradios-acc-weekly-podcast/id831843856?t=2 We are also now …
Dec
14
2020
With one week remaining in the college football season, we count 11 teams still alive in the College Football Playoff race. Of course, of those 11 teams, some are in far stronger position than others. This week’s CFP Implications will be very simple: We will run down the 11 teams and what they each need …
Dec
13
2020
As we approach the final weekend of the college football season, we have 11 teams still in the College Football Playoff race. Of those 11, one–Alabama–has likely locked up a Playoff berth already. No matter what happens–barring something insane like a 35-point loss to Florida this weekend–the Crimson Tide will be in the Playoff. Who …
Dec
12
2020
Justin Fuente possibly coaching for his job. Virginia trying win their first back to back wins over Virginia Tech since 1997-1998. It’s the Commonwealth Cup, and it’s in the hands of Virginia Tech again after a 33-15 over Virginia. How did fans of both teams react in the heated rivalry? HOKIES > HOOS — THE …
Dec
12
2020
Let me preface this question by saying, I’m well aware that Clemson must defeat Notre Dame in the ACCCG for the scenario of UNC being an option for the Orange Bowl to exist. There is even slim possibility with a loss Notre Dame falls out of the top 4. I consider that quite unlikely though. …
Dec
11
2020
The Army-Navy Game is a time for the old warriors of America’s Game to make friendly wagers, but Rollie Stichweh says 2020 is different. The Army Hall-of-Famer explained his old Navy rivals want homefield advantage points — commonly worth three. The COVID-19 pandemic, like everything in this history-altered year, has forced the 121st meeting to …
Dec
10
2020
Georgia Tech has one more game left on their schedule. It’s the top 10 ranked Miami Hurricanes. For the sake of argument, we’ll say Georgia Tech probably isn’t going to win that game. Thursday’s night game with Pittsburgh was Georgia Tech’s last realistic chance at a win this year. The Yellow Jackets flopped in a …
Dec
10
2020
Mike Krzyzewski didn’t wait for an NCAA reassessment. The Duke basketball coach announced on his Sirius XM radio show “Basketball and Beyond” and through a school media release the Blue Devils have canceled their remaining non-conference games. “This is the best decision we could make as a program, in making sure that we are doing …
Dec
09
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. ACC Team of the Week : Virginia – for their 43-32 win over Boston College 15. Duke (2-8) Last week: 13 Duke isn’t even competitive anymore. 48-0 to Miami? Yikes… Duke is pre-David Cutcliffe bad – with David Cutcliffe. 14. Syracuse (1-10) Last Week : 15 Syracuse showed some …
Dec
07
2020
Alabama. Notre Dame. Clemson. Ohio State. As of now, we have four teams that are unquestionably ahead of the pack in the College Football Playoff race. And, if we’re being fully honest, none of the other teams “in the hunt” are particularly close right now. Oh, this group of four has questions about it, certainly. …
Dec
06
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. The ACC Question of the week is back with our esteemed friend and college football writer @MattZemek, Editor at @TrojansWire . Do yourself a favor and give him a follow on twitter. Some questions are meant to elicit direct yes-or-no answers… and then there’s this question about Louisville Cardinals head coach Scott Satterfield. It has been …
Dec
05
2020
I’ve been skeptical of Dave Doeren for a number of years. Where were the signature wins, and top 20 finishes? After 7 seasons and coming off a 4-8 year, Doeren was feeling his seat getting a little warmer. Then COVID hit. Doeren’s job was probably safe, but try telling the former coaches at South Carolina …
Dec
04
2020
So SEC commissioner Greg Sankey recently came out and discussed the ACC’s decision to have Notre Dame and Clemson play 9 conference games, which guarantees Notre Dame a spot in the ACC Championship. Clemson must only defeat Virginia Tech to get, and both will get a BYE week prior to the game. This is what …
Dec
03
2020
Kirk Herbstreit needs to reacquaint himself with Duke coach David Cutcliffe and his players. If any team had reason to be ready to wave the white flag — as ESPN’s Herbstreit characterized Michigan regarding its upcoming annual game with Ohio State — it’s the Blue Devils. They’re frustrating season has dropped to 2-7 overall and …
Dec
03
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. ACC Team of the Week : Notre Dame – for their 31-17 win over North Carolina 15. Syracuse (1-9) Last Week : 15 Syracuse was competitive in their loss to NC State, but this season can end soon enough. Oh no it’s Notre Dame next week. 14. Florida State (2-6) Last Week: …
Dec
02
2020
Michigan State Hall of Fame basketball coach Tom Izzo answers media questions about his players with one of two raised voices. One is protective, a defiant tone responding to anyone questioning why a player isn’t receiving more playing time or used in a different role. He may not explain the deficiencies he sees in said …