Jul
06
2016
Syracuse made a very intriguing new AD Hire – former ESPN executive John Wildhack. Check out the guys at Syracuse Blog NunesMagician for their reaction to the hire. As the ACC closes in on likely launching it’s own network, this certainly can’t hurt to have former ESPN executive on board. The consensus is he was …
Jul
05
2016
Good evening, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) fans. Hope you are having a great Independence Day weekend. Wherever you are, make sure you stay safe. We’re very close to college football – and we’ll keep you up-to-date on whatever is happening in the ACC here at All Sports Discussion. We have written quite a bit about …
Jul
05
2016
This is some pretty good news here for the ACC – record 15 selections for the Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List. The ACC leads all conferences – that means that the talent is getting better on the field of play in the ACC. Atlantic Coast Conference Has 15 Selected To the Maxwell Award Preseason …
Jul
05
2016
We continue with our series look at the state of the ACC Football programs – You’ll see writings from all our contributors @Hokiesmash, @HereGoJayAgain, and @Res4Six. Thanks to @HereGoJayAgain for the graphics! Previous State of Programs Virginia Tech | Georgia Tech | Boston College | Syracuse | Miami | Wake Forest | Virginia What’s the Season Outlook for Clemson football? The season outlook for Clemson football couldn’t be any better. The Tigers …
Jul
04
2016
Happy Birthday America! Let’s remember how our Independence Day started. Thanks to all the past, present, and future military men and women that help protect the USA.
Jul
03
2016
@HereGoJayAgain wrote a very popular article detailing about what former Virginia Tech basketball star has been up too titled Malcolm Delaney – Climbing the Mountain, Overseas Life just a a week ago. Due to the great response from that piece, it makes sense that we share this with our readers. The Atlanta Hawks sign have signed Malcolm Delaney to …
Jul
03
2016
In a recent interview with the Wolfpacker, NC State Debbie Yow covered a wide range of topics concerning NC State athletics. She was asked about the ACC Network and had this to say. This is part of her answer. Any new updates on the ACC Network? “I’ve always been bullish on the ACC Network, even …
Jul
02
2016
ACC Blogger time! From Florida State blog ChopChat, they think the Noles could be on the way to their best athletic year ever. Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim is thinking about changing the Cuse’s offensive strategy? Syracuse blog NunesMagician tells us what Boeheim has in mind. UNC’s defense improved by leaps and bounds last year. What …
Jul
02
2016
AllSportsDiscussion.com contributor @Hokiesmash was recently interviewed on the CFBHuddle.com podcast by @FightOnTwist. They discussed the @Hokiesmash article Unfathomable Lack of Institutional Control at #Baylor University and the The Baylor sexual scandal. It is well worth a listen. You can find the podcast here. Make sure you follow the All Sports Discussion Twitter account at @AllSportsDACC and please like our Facebook …
Jul
01
2016
Four years ago I wrote the ACC had become Florida State and Clemson and we would see over the 4 or 5 years which ACC program could join them as a perennial top 25 teams. I wrote that article in 2012, and we’re still waiting on a program to step forward. The good news is that …
Jun
30
2016
We turn the page now to the ACC’s best players on Defense start with the Defensive Linemen. Previous and Upcoming Rankings Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive Linemen | Tight Ends | Linebackers | Cornerbacks | Safeties | Special Teams 1) DeMarcus Walker, Florida State Add DeMarcus Walker to the long list of elite Florida State Defensive Linemen that they seem to turn out year after year. …
Jun
29
2016
By now you have most likely heard of the BREXIT (Britain Exit) movement. If not, here is a short summary of events. The UK held a referendum on their status in the European Union and voted to leave by a narrow margin (52% to 48%). There was a large turnout for the vote (71.8%). This …
Jun
28
2016
With 60 days until the 2016 College Football season kicks off, it is time to discuss some camp story lines as teams start to form their identity going forward. As teams are getting prepared and ready for what looks to be an exciting ACC Football season, let’s look at what’s got some teams buzzing… The …
Jun
28
2016
Very sad news today with the passing of two legendary coaches Pat Summitt and Buddy Ryan. Just my brief thoughts on both. Former Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was the Arnold Palmer of women’s basketball. There is no WNBA, no UCONN, no Women’s Basketball Tournament on ESPN without her. She was a pioneer and …
Jun
28
2016
Alliance Will Include A-10 and CAA (orignally posted here) Teleconference Transcript (June 28, 2016) GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference and BIG EAST Conference, announced today the formation of a men’s basketball officiating alliance, which also includes the Atlantic 10 and Colonial Athletic Association, who have collaborated with the ACC in previous years. …
Jun
27
2016
@Hokiesmash and I (@TalkinACCSports ) are previewing the 2016 Virginia Tech football team in this podcast. We talk with Dan Caro @treadmillhorse owner of the Virginia Tech blog site treadmillhorse.com. We really appreciate Dan joining us on the podcast. To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you can subscribe to the Podcast on …