Apr
17
2017
Hello All, Well, here we are again! The North Carolina General Assembly has decided to throw some potential chaos into the ACC and college sports in general. For those who haven’t heard, Mark Brody (Republican District 55 Anson Co. Union Co) has introduced House Bill 728. The importance of HB 728 is that it states …
Apr
16
2017
Good morning, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. Happy Easter wherever you are! We stand with @virginia_tech. President Sullivan’s letter to President Sands: https://t.co/31PmxOSqp9 pic.twitter.com/RA1RqtkAAJ — UVA (@UVA) April 16, 2017 I read this letter this morning from the University of Virginia President, Teresa Sullivan. It was wonderful. Please read every word. God …
Apr
16
2017
Good morning, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports fans. Happy Easter from all of us at All Sports Discussion. Enjoy this day with your families. Make you follow the All Sports Discussion Twitter account at @AllSportsDACC and please like our Facebook Page
Apr
16
2017
Woof. North Carolina lawmakers file bill that would pull #UNC + #NCState from @theACC if #ACC boycotts the state again after #HB2 fallout. @myfox8 pic.twitter.com/6xDhUZGFvz — Alex Rose (@AlexRoseNews) April 12, 2017 Let’s get right to the point of this legislation (HB 728): Republican representatives Bert Jones, Chris Millis, Mark Brody and Jeff Collins …
Apr
16
2017
Good morning, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) fans. Happy Easter!! College football and men’s basketball are over now – but we got the @AllSportsDACC spring football podcast series up and running – and it’s live!!! Make sure you check it out. Many of you might not have heard of the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. It is …
Apr
16
2017
Happy Easter, everyone!! The mark of an excellent athletic director or coach is that he starts to develop a web of hires around the country. You always see, for example, the Coach K coaching tree (look at Steve Wojciechowski at Marquette or Chris Collins at Northwestern). Virginia Tech’s Whit Babcock now appears to have that …
Apr
15
2017
Recently we had an article discussing how the ACC was in the midst of a golden age for it’s major sports. That piece got me thinking in those major sports – football, baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s) what were the 3 biggest moments for each ACC school the last 5 years? We’re going to to take …
Apr
15
2017
When I started this blog way back 2011 just to get my thoughts out on the ACC Sports primarily, I never imagined it would have thousands of reads with a podcast with all the great guests we’ve had. @Hokiesmash_ASD has done so much work organizing that over the years. @JamesIV1978, our newest contributor, is current …
Apr
15
2017
We are a day out since the NCAA passed some new rules that effect college football. The first rule is the early signing period, which allows for an early signing day. That “early signing period” allows kids to sign their LOI in December instead of February. This rule just allows for coaches to cherry pick …
Apr
14
2017
You never know with the NCAA, but I’m all for an early signing period changes. It now seems an early signing period is on the way, according to this article from CBSSportsline where you can see all of the proposed recruiting changes. I feel this is good especially for the non-recruiting powers, who often lose recruits …
Apr
12
2017
One of the best, maybe the best feature of the ACC’s Television contract with ESPN, is the exclusive Labor Day Game, that just about always features an ACC team. Going back the last few years, here are the ACC Teams that have had that Labor Day Game. These games usually have great ratings are great exposure …
Apr
11
2017
Just a quick post for tonight. The NFL draft isn’t far off, and will start on April 27. Let’s check out some of those mock drafts. NFL.com Mock Draft CBSSportsline Mock Draft USAToday Mock Draft SI.Com Mock Draft SBNation Mock Draft Make sure you follow the All Sports Discussion Twitter account at @AllSportsDACC and please like our Facebook …
Apr
11
2017
ACC Blog ACC Prescription carries on the theme of the ACC’s remarkable athletic performances by listing the ACC’s recent athletic accomplishments following North Carolina national championship in basketball last week. Clemson just landed the top DE in 2018 class – Xavier Thomas. Clemson Blog ShakintheSouthland has the story. Find out how Justin Fuente’s new …
Apr
10
2017
Just over a year ago on the blog we asked the question if the ACC was entering a golden age for it’s major sports. I think the answer is an unequivocal yes at this point. From last year’s article. the last 3 years have brought on unprecedented success for the ACC across the widely accepted 4 …
Apr
10
2017
@Hokiesmash_ASD and @TalkinACCSports are getting you prepared for football with our yearly ACC Football preview podcasts. We’re starting with @MikeKlineDSB who joined us to talk Duke Football. @MikeKlineDSB has been on the podcast before and we always appreciate him joining us. To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you can subscribe to the Podcast on …
Apr
09
2017
Sergio Garcia has finally won his first major. It was an exercise in perseverance. Since he burst on to the scene back in 1999, he seem destined to win major championships. As time went on, it seem destined that he would never win one. I said this about Garcia after last year’s Open Championship. Poor …