We discussed a few days ago what a restructured ACC ESPN Media rights deal could look like. One of those options – the Pac 12 ACC TV Merger seems to still be alive. ‘Perhaps better than 50-50’ was how Jon Wilner assessed the chances of the #Pac12 arriving at a new TV deal with the …
Aug
05
2022
What does West Virginia at Pittsburgh selling out mean?
The West Virginia at Pittsburgh is officially sold out. That is upwards of 68K tickets sold, on Thursday night with ESPN Gameday there. That means something, but what exactly? It’s more than just a sellout. The Backyard Brawl is SOLD OUT‼️ Every seat at @AcrisureStadium has been sold for the Pitt-WVU game!#H2P » #BeatWVU pic.twitter.com/1UCYPF29iD …
Aug
04
2022
2022 Articles Around the #ACC Blogosphere – August 4, 2022
ACC Prescription takes a look at how big conferences could potentially get. RubbingtheRock looks at 5 things Clemson football will keep an eye on as camp opens. What are the 3 biggest keys for Virginia football according to StreakingtheLawn? Miami players will receive $3 for every jersey sale says CanesWarning. Miami has this NIL thing …
Aug
03
2022
Best and Worst case record for Pittsburgh football in 2022
Best / Worst Case Record for : Louisville | Virginia | Miami | Duke | Georgia Tech | Boston College | Florida State | Virginia Tech |NC State | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Wake Forest ACC 2022 Football Schedule Pittsburgh Can Pittsburgh can repeat as ACC Champions? Don’t think it can’t happen? Pat Narduzzi has the Panthers program on solid footing. Last …
Aug
02
2022
What could a restructured ESPN ACC rights deal look like?
An actual story continues to simmer under the surface of realignment twitter land. ESPN and the ACC may be looking at a restructured media rights deal. The UNC Chancellor hinted at this in early July. “I’m optimistic we’re gonna get a better contract,” he said. “I think ESPN recognizes the importance of a strong ACC, …
Aug
01
2022
Podcast – @CUBOSCO and @TalkinACCSports preview 2022 Clemson football with @TigerPreGame
@Hokiesmash_ASD had a prior commitment, and James Bostic III @CUBOSCO filled in. Thanks to James for helping me (@TalkinACCSports ) out. We moved on in our annual previews of the College Football season with the Clemson Tigers. Scott Rhymer @TigerPreGame joined and we appreciate his time to preview Clemson. Scott is the Clemson Tiger Pregame …
Aug
01
2022
Big Ten Network touches on some true college football integration history
The Big Ten Network crossed into Michigan State territory previously ignored. And in 2022, the Spartans finally had the right messenger to respond insightfully to questions and comments about an otherwise untold story. Here’s what happened at the Big Ten Media Days Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. MSU coach Mel Tucker sat on …
Jul
31
2022
Best and Worst case record for Boston College football in 2022
Best / Worst Case Record for : Louisville | Virginia | Miami | Duke | Georgia Tech | Pittsburgh | Florida State | Virginia Tech | NC State | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Wake Forest ACC 2022 Football Schedule Boston College Boston College is the epitome of they are never that bad, but they are never really that good either. In …
Jul
30
2022
What playoff format should the ACC support?
The last month has completely changed the dynamic of the future playoff format. SEC Commissioner Greg Sanky doesn’t care about the format – why would he? The SEC will be a significant part of any playoff format, but I’m sure he still has some goals he doesn’t want to see road blocked. Notre Dame just …
Jul
29
2022
Five under the radar ACC football players for 2022.
Recently we put together our Top 5 ACC players at each position. These are the players you probably know about. What about 5 under the radar ACC players to keep an eye on? We can’t include everyone, but here are a few to keep an eye on. Dontae Smith, RB – Georgia Tech You don’t …
Jul
28
2022
Articles Around the #ACC Blogosphere – July 28, 2022
ACC Prescription wonders if a Pac 12 / ACC Television could make money. ShakintheSouthland asks if Clemson is ready to return to elite status. GobblerCountry previews Virginia Tech’s first four football games. StateoftheU says Miami could be putting together it’s best football class since 2000. ChopChat looks at Florida State’s first day at their fall …
Jul
27
2022
Best and Worst case record for Georgia Tech football in 2022
Best / Worst Case Record for : Louisville | Virginia | Miami | Duke | Boston College | Pittsburgh | Florida State | Virginia Tech | NC State | Clemson | Syracuse | North Carolina | Wake Forest ACC 2022 Football Schedule Georgia Tech Things are bad for Geoff Collins at Georgia Tech, and I mean real bad. Unabashedly optimistic or delusional …
Jul
26
2022
ACC Pre-Season Poll Picks Clemson and Miami to win divisions.
⭐️ 2022 ACC Football Preseason Poll ⭐️ Who do you think wins the Atlantic and Coastal? 🤔 📰: https://t.co/T19nYFEkFv pic.twitter.com/cBjpMrJGPy — ACC Football (@ACCFootball) July 26, 2022 Actually, there’s not too much I disagree with. I think I’d swap UNC and Virginia, and who gave Georgia Tech a first-place Coastal vote? NC State with 44 …
Jul
26
2022
The ACC’s 10 most pivotal out of conference football games for 2022 – (1-5)
Back in May, we looked at the ACC’s 10 most intriguing conference games. As we near the season, what happens out of conference sets the tone for the ACC’s national perception. Here are the 10 that I think are the most pivotal starting with 6-10. We don’t always look at the traditional matchups either, we’re going deeper …
Jul
25
2022
Podcast – @Hokiesmash_ASD and @TalkinACCSports preview 2022 Syracuse football @BH_Orange44
@Hokiesmash_ASD and I (@TalkinACCSports ) move on in our annual previews of the College Football season with Syracuse. Brian Harrison @BH_Orange44 joined and we appreciate his time to preview Syracuse. As a lawyer by trade, we asked Brian about the ACC Grant of Rights. To find old podcasts prior to episode 385, you can follow this …
Jul
25
2022
College football preseason optimism mixed with uncertainty
CARY, N.C. – A preseason football luncheon is the perfect setting to discuss the virtues of college football. The National Football Foundation Bill Dooley Chapter’s annual Pigskin Preview is a time for renewal and optimism. To that end, North Carolina coach Mack Brown, 70, shared wisdom from his 33 years as a head coach at …