Oct
11
2020
People that just don’t want to see what’s there, have questioned UNC’s offense all year. Oh they lost 6 games last year, and it’s semi-sputtered the first two games this year. I’m sure after exploding for 56 points and nearly 700 yards against a Virginia Tech, Tar Heel critics will say it was against a …
Oct
11
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. ACC QUESTION of WEEK : Did Travis Etienne just become the Heisman frontrunner? I’m going to make this simple: Yes, Clemson’s Travis Etienne did …
Oct
10
2020
By TOM SHANAHAN Three quick takes from Duke football’s first win of the season, a 38-24 decision Saturday afternoon at Syracuse. The Blue Devils’ inconsistent offense overcame four turnovers with 645 total yards, including 363 on the ground. Deon Jackson finished with 30 carries for 169 yards and Mateo Durant 23 for 163 and two …
Oct
09
2020
Georgia Tech’s rebuild took another step forward after their 46-27 win Friday over the Louisville Cardinals. Following a poorly played mistake prone effort against Syracuse, the Jacket season hung in the balance against the Cardinals. Another sloppy effort and Georgia Tech would have been 1-3, with Clemson, Notre Dame, and Miami still remaining on the …
Oct
08
2020
As I mentioned before, this is a strange year for the Eliminator. It’s a strange year for everything, sure, but the Eliminator is no exception. Group of 5 eliminations aren’t coming at their usual more steady pace (the Mountain West hasn’t even started playing), and the Power 5 conferences are starting in such different times …
Oct
07
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. In the latest AP and Coaches poll the ACC has 4 teams ranked in the top 9. #1 Clemson, #5 Notre Dame, #7 Miami, and #8/#9 is UNC. Virginia Tech comes in at #19/#18. Seven different ACC teams have been ranked so far this season if you add Pittsburgh and …
Oct
06
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. ACC Team of the Week : NC State – for their 30-29 win over Pittsburgh 15. Duke (0-4) Last week: 14 Duke doesn’t really seem that terrible, but they are the ACC’s only winless team. 14. Florida State (1-2) Last Week: 15 Florida State was pushed by Jacksonville St. for …
Oct
05
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. ACC QUESTION of WEEK : Miami-Clemson is biggest ACC regular-season game since? The Miami Hurricanes versus the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 10, …
Oct
04
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing With roughly 1/4 of the ACC football season, we can already start thinking about who is leading the ACC COY race. Who are some of the early candidates and why? Dave Doeren – NC State Doeren got the kind of result Saturday with 30-29 win over Pittsburgh as a road …
Oct
03
2020
COVID-19 COACH OF THE YEAR The COVID-19 impacted college football season needs another award added to the post-season list: “COVID-19 Coach of the Year.” Virginia Tech’s Justin Fuente is the clear front-runner for learning to adapt to the pandemic that has altered nearly all phases of game planning. He’s team that had its opener against …
Oct
03
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing After a quarter of the season, the ACC tiers are becoming apparent. Clemson is still Clemson. There is no reason to think Notre Dame isn’t one of the 3 best ACC teams. Miami hasn’t faced a great opponent, but they’ve dominated who they have played. They are solid. Pittsburgh proved …
Oct
03
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing Whether you think this was a case of Pitt being same ole inconsistent Pitt or not, NC State was the better team today in their upset victory. I had a lively debate with @JamesIV1978 on whether Pitt laid an egg, but the undeniable fact is NC State played their best …
Oct
01
2020
College football always has been hard to predict. Outside of No. 1-ranked Clemson and No. 2 Alabama attracting 5-star recruits like lemmings to tip the talent scales, it’s easy to overestimate or underestimate teams. And that’s in a normal season, without a COVID-19 pandemic. All routines – football coaches, like generals, love regimentation — have …
Oct
01
2020
Navy travels to Air Force Saturday for the first round of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy rivalry. It’s a meeting unlike any other in the series, although that goes without saying in the COVID-19 pandemic-impacted season. Unusual factors to weigh include Air Force playing its season opener, while Navy (1-1) is entering its third game. When the …
Sep
30
2020
#StayHealthy and practice social distancing. ACC Team of the Week : Miami – for their win 52-10 win over Florida State 15. Florida State (0-2) Last Week: 12 It was lifeless effort against Miami by Florida in getting blown off the field 52-10. FSU is looking at a 3 win or less season. 14. Duke …
Sep
29
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. ACC QUESTION of WEEK : Where does Miami stand in the ACC entering October? After seeing the Miami Hurricanes hang over half a hundred …