Monday, September 29, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Monday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
The new AP Poll

Becoming obvious fast: "Remember when the title hopes of Ohio State were written off after the Buckeyes' 35-3 pounding by Southern Cal?"


The conference headlines:
Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: What next? Duke is 1-0 in the ACC

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: Hokies causing fewer groans

Jeff Gilbert of the Roanoke News: Time needed for Virginia Tech's passing game



Virginia Tech

Getting it done: "Virginia Tech claims a big nonconference BCS win."





North Carolina
UNC Clipboard: "Quarterback T.J. Yates may be hurt, but North Carolina's bowl dreams remain healthy because of junior quarterback Cameron Sexton and senior safety Trimane Goddard."

Davis, Tar Heels praise record-setting Tate: "After North Carolina's dramatic victory over Miami on Saturday, the media swarmed Cameron Sexton to talk about his big day, allowing Brandon Tate to slip away after a lonely minute or two."




Florida State
FSU's offensive line gets job done: "After a game in which the young Florida State offensive line's effort was seemingly worthy of unabashed praise, Rick Trickett almost begrudgingly dished it out."









Duke
Duke Clipboard: "Ten players caught passes in Duke's 31-3 win over Virginia, in part because Duke pulled back and threw shorter routes all over the field."

Devils' Tauiliili gets national recognition : "Duke linebacker Michael Tauiliili has been honored with a national award for his strong showing in Saturday's 31-3 victory over Virginia, and his coach believes that Tauiliili could be worthy of even more national recognition if he keeps this up."

Georgia Tech


Boston College
BC will go with QB option: "Most coaches break down film and use statistics to determine their depth chart. Boston College football coach Jeff Jagodzinski is going to add something else when determining who plays quarterback Saturday."

Led by Harris, BC batters Rams: "It was the remedy needed on a rainy afternoon for a team not quite sure of itself. Big plays on offense and defense against a team, the University of Rhode Island, that played the role of the Washington Generals to Boston College's Harlem Globetrotters."


Clemson
Clemson comes full circle between losses to Maryland:"Old questions dog the Tigers following upset loss triggered by the passing game. A fellow Clemson assistant coach wrapped a caring arm around offensive coordinator Rob Spence as they exited the locker room Saturday, offering words of encouragement."

Alarming defeat by Maryland: "Maryland's Jamari McCollough intercepts a pass intended for Clemson's Aaron Kelly, rear, in the first quarter. The first sign Clemson was in for a rude awakening Saturday came before dawn, when players were shuffled outside at the team hotel because a fire alarm went off."

Morris: Tigers write their season eulogy:"Tommy Bowden's hair was neatly combed. He had showered and dressed before he faced the media. He was nattily attired in a jet-black suit, one fit for the funeral he had just attended."


Miami
Canes aiming to rebound: "UM players were upset after a crushing loss to North Carolina, and many of them got on the phone with coach Randy Shannon to talk about playing better. "

Sunday notes: "Here are few notes from coach Randy Shannon's Sunday press..."

UNC report cardWhen the Hurricanes took a 24-14 lead in the fourth quarter..."

North Carolina thoughts:"Another year, another blown opportunity against North Carolina...."



NC State
N.C. State Clipboard: "South Florida's offensive line started four seniors, and the experience of that group showed in the Bulls' 41-10 trouncing of N.C. State on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack didn't come close to sacking Matt Grothe all night."


Wake Forest
Deacons' offense struggles in first loss: "Wake Forest junior quarterback Riley Skinner called his performance against Navy on Saturday "below average," saying his five turnovers were significant factors in a 24-17 loss."


Virginia


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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Wednesdau

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
Buffett to Invest $5B in Goldman: "Investment comes as firm tries to quell concerns about its access to financing." Yeah, yeah, I know it's not ACC Football, but that's big news sports fans!

The conference headlines:
Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Tar Heels still need a strong running game

Dan Wiederer of the Fayettville Observer: Duke gets commitments from D.C. duo


Virginia Tech


Virginia


Clemson
Toughness issue dogging defense: " Eight seconds make for a successful rodeo ride, and it also was how long Clemson defensive coordinator Vic Koenning took to demonstrate his difficulty in grabbing the bull by the horns."

Clemson practice report: Harper responds to criticism: "News of the day Senior quarterback Cullen Harper said he was prepared for criticism after watching his two predecessors go through it."

Tigers guaranteed not to overlook Terps: "When Clemson followed through on running back James Davis’ guaranteed win at Maryland last year, coach Tommy Bowden presented Davis with a game ball and a caveat."


North Carolina
Paulus, Sexton compete : "North Carolina football coach Butch Davis said Tuesday that he hasn't made a decision about whether redshirt freshman Mike Paulus or junior Cameron Sexton will start at Miami on Saturday."



Long year of recovery has Quinn on the field: "Robert Quinn called his parents moments before North Carolina took the field against Rutgers on Sept. 11 to let them know he’d be starting his first collegiate game."

Duke proving to be a second-half team : "From Duke linebacker Michael Tauiliili's perspective, the speedy skill players that he spends his Saturdays chasing have nothing on the Blue Devils' coaching staff come halftime."


Miami
McCarthy wants a good memory against UNC : "His memory is a little fuzzy when it comes to when the last time the teams met."


Duke
Duke proving to be a second-half team: "From Duke linebacker Michael Tauiliili's perspective, the speedy skill players that he spends his Saturdays chasing have nothing on the Blue Devils' coaching staff come halftime."




NC State
Source says Wilson has shoulder injury : "A source says N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson injured his right shoulder during the first half of last week's 30-24 overtime win over East Carolina."


Wake Forest



Maryland


Maryland football: "Video: Ralph Friedgen discusses the Terps' ACC opener against Clemson in his weekly news conference."



Georgia Tech
Nesbitt gets time to heal: "With Tech off this week sophomore QB Josh Nesbitt will have time to rest his strained right hamstring."

LB Griffin making a name :"Sedric Griffin has made an impact on the field after moving into the starting lineup because of injuries."


Florida State
Ticket sales lagging for Florida State's game against Colorado in Jacksonville
Florida State's game against Alabama a season ago attracted a record crowd to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium but the Seminoles' game against Colorado on Saturday at the same venue will be played before tens of thousands of empty seats.

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Monday, September 22, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Monday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:

Level of boos getting scary: "It's happened before and it will happen again. College football fans don't like what they see and respond with loud boos."


The conference headlines:
Tudor's Take: What we learned Saturday: "Does anyone in the audience have Jeff Bowden's cell phone number? Wow, that's exactly what a lot of Florida State fans have to be thinking today."


Wake Forest
Grobe praises Wake defense against Noles: "Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe spoke plainly and clearly when he said his defense could not have played better in the Demon Deacons' 12-3 victory over No. 24 Florida State on Saturday." They are who we thought they were!!



Clemson
Bowden rejects chatter seeking role for KornAs ACC schedule looms, coach says he is satisfied with Harper’s results. At this point last season, Clemson coach Tommy Bowden expressed the desire to insert freshman quarterback Willy Korn into relevant action so the Tigers could develop a backup plan.

Shove story: Tigers flex muscles against overmatched Bulldogs
Erik Campos/ecampos@thestate.com -->Clemson No.1 James Davis drives through the line of scrimmage against South Carolina State and scores a touchdown to put the Tigers up 21-0 in the first half. The 23rd-ranked Tigers probably extracted little of substance by shellacking the S.C. State Bulldogs 54-0 on Saturday. Yet there was something to be said for style points following a week in which coaches belabored how soft some players had performed in an 18-point victory against North Carolina State.

Harper stays afloat — for now: "Tommy Bowden is the kind of coach who sees a glass of water half full, not half empty. Right now, that’s what he sees in his senior quarterback."

Grading the keys to the game: "Park the Ford Whatever was said to Clemson’s defensive line this week served its purpose. The Tigers controlled the line of scrimmage, preventing S.C. State from utilizing its most potent weapon, running back Will Ford. Ford produced 4 yards on five first-half carries. The Bulldogs quickly scrapped any attempt to run, and it was all downhill from there."


NC State
N.C. State clipboard: "In his third start, redshirt freshman quarterback Russell Wilson came of age to help N.C. State defeat 15th-ranked East Carolina 30-24 in overtime."


Miami
UM notebook : "Hurricanes update Let's look ahead: The Hurricanes carry their mostly positive nonconference vibes into ACC play Saturday against North Carolina. Four of the next five games are at home, and all but one of the remaining nine games are in the conference. Saturday brings in Butch Davis' Tar Heels, who collapsed against Virginia Tech on Saturday, letting the Hokies score 17 unanswered points for a 20-17 win. UNC (2-1) has an eight-point win against McNeese State and a blowout over Rutgers."


Boston College
BC found its second wind: "The Boston College football team's 34-7 win over Central Florida Saturday made the Eagles 2-1 entering Saturday's game against Rhode Island."


Virginia Tech


Georgia Tech
Jackets earn extra points: "In further review of its victory of Mississippi State, even Tech's struggling kicking game improved."




Duke
Duke Clipboard: "A great Saturday at the Cutcliffe home means watching football until you pass out. That's how David Cutcliffe, wife Karen and 8-year-old daughter Emily spent Duke's bye week. "She's flat into it," the Duke coach said of his wife. "She watched every snap.""


North Carolina
UNC's Paulus ready if Yates isn't: "If North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates can't compete at Miami on Saturday because of his left ankle injury, back-up quarterback Mike Paulus will be ready." No....he's not.

Davis: Yates 'undergoing further evaluation': "Butch Davis didn't have much to say Sunday evening about the fate of North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates. "He's receiving treatment and undergoing further evaluation," North Carolina's coach said."


UNC clipboard:"UNC coach Butch Davis' Sunday evening update didn't shed much light on the condition of quarterback T.J. Yates' sprained left ankle: "He's receiving treatment and undergoing further evaluation,'' he said."


Florida State







Virginia

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Friday, September 19, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Kickoff Friday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
The Weekend Smoke from the StogieGuys.com: Stogie Reviews: EO Cubao No. 6

Engineering a Turnaround Depends on the Coach

UNCC chancellor backs football plan: "UNC-Charlotte Chancellor Phil Dubois recommends the school field a football team by 2013, but fans need to raise $5 million in six months to help build a $45.3 million stadium complex. "

Yankee $tadium : "New park for the Bronx Bombers is about money, and be sure to bring plenty if you plan to attend."


The conference headlines:

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Pack gets credit for ECU rivalry:"It's just one person's opinion, but the best football rivalry in this state will resume in Carter-Finley Stadium at noon Saturday when East Carolina and N.C. State get after each other for the 26th time."

Virginia

Lalich Is Dismissed: "Virginia Peter Lalich is dismissed from the football team after admitting in court that he violated the terms of his probation."


Maryland

U-Md. Is Focused



Tracking the Terps: Egekeze hangs onto kicking job


Virginia Tech

Hokies' Virgil Excels




His favorite year : "Tech's Purnell Sturdivant had to wait his turn to be a starter, but now his chance has come."


Wake Forest
Deacons working to fortify their defense: "After giving up big plays to Mississippi, Wake Forest focuses on ways of countering Florida State's speed and height."

Deacons rely heavily on Florida for players


Florida State

'Noles' nerves mounting before big game »

NCAA titles the goal for FSU cross-country team »

Baker's knee worries 'Noles volleyball »

Intrasquad meet christens FSU's new pool »

'Noles set to unleash Thacker »FSU's Greenlee stays tough »

Grobe: FSU improved at QB »


Boston College

BC's Giles reads a lot into it: "The e-mail comes each week, filled with advice and encouragement. Austin Giles then makes a printout and tucks it away in his locker until right before kickoff, when he takes it out and reads it."




Clemson
A case of sibling rivalry: "Michael Hamlin of Clemson squares off with two younger brothers on Saturday. For the first time in the 27 years since, brothers will play for opposing teams in a Clemson game Saturday when the Tigers play host to South Carolina State."

Practice report: Incident spurs field access changes: "Fans trying to get on the Memorial Stadium field following games now must wait briefly in response to an incident last week.

New focus rejuvenates Tigers' special teams: "An avid fisherman, assistant coach Andre Powell dipped his lure into the Tigers’ murky special teams waters this summer and hooked the whopper that may change the unit’s fortunes: coach Tommy Bowden."


North Carolina
Tar Heels give less, take more in 2008 : "Entering Saturday's game against Virginia Tech, the Tar Heels (2-0) have turned the ball over just twice, while their defense has come up with five interceptions and recovered a fumble."

UNC's Tate making defenses look silly


Virginia Tech

Beamer: UNC is best we have seen: "With victories over Virginia Tech and West Virginia, East Carolina is 3-0 and ranked 15th in the latest AP poll."



Hampton’s Wilson commits to Tech


NC State
Baker will miss season: "N.C. State has lost one talented running back for the season but might get another back for Saturday's football game against East Carolina."


Duke
Cutcliffe evaluates Duke's defense: "With a bye this week, Duke football coach David Cutcliffe had a chance to reflect on the Blue Devils' 2-1 record before they host Virginia on Sept. 27."

Even with a Saturday off, Cutcliffe's focus on football: "Nine months into his tenure, with a week off between games, Duke coach David Cutcliffe would be perfectly in his right to take a break."




Georgia Tech

Can Georgia Tech hold onto the football?

Tech receiver Demaryius Thomas OK to play

Georgia Tech DT returns to practice, will play

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Thursday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
Throwing It Out There: Best College Football Conference?

Move unlikely for ECU: "East Carolina can beat big BCS conference opponents. Still, a chance to join 'em isn't likely anytime soon."

ECU, Simmons' hard work paying off: "Brandon Simmons would often walk four miles round trip in the summer from his home outside Newton-Grove to attend weight-lifting sessions at Hobbton High School.“They didn’t have a car, but Brandon and his brother Jason never missed a weight-room session in three years.""


He's Right at Home: "West Virginia needed more than a coach to heal wounds opened by Rich Rodriguez, and they got one of their own in Bill Stewart."

FIU the next Florida school on the move? A Panthers' den :"Pete the Builder has given this tour before. Quite a few times, actually. Yet despite the repetitive nature of the tour, there is no fade in the glow emanating from Pete Garcia, FIU's athletic director."


The Conference Headlines:
Paul Shugar of the Fayetteville Observer: Cutcliffe selling all bye week


Duke
Duke's defensive line is fresh, successful : "The Duke football team's defensive line earned the praise coach David Cutcliffe gave it after the Blue Devils beat Navy 41-31 on Saturday."


Wake Forest
Deacs await Noles' charge: "Wake Forest knows turning aside Florida State's momentum will be challenge."



Florida State
Wake Forest offers a true test for FSU : "In its first two games, the Florida State defense looked like world-beaters, allowing a combined 340 total yards and one touchdown in games against Western Carolina and Chattanooga."



Clemson
New focus rejuvenates Tigers' special teams: "Under Powell’s guidance, a former team weakness is now a strength. An avid fisherman, assistant coach Andre Powell dipped his lure into the Tigers’ murky special teams waters this summer and hooked the whopper that may change the unit’s fortunes: coach Tommy Bowden."

Practice report: Grisham on 5th concussion: "Senior receiver Tyler Grisham can joke about it now. But after sustaining the fifth concussion of his career Saturday, it was no laughing matter."

Purnell to get high school jersey retired: "Clemson men’s basketball coach Oliver Purnell is having his high school jersey retired."


North Carolina
UNC's T.J. Yates has improved on the field by putting in more time in the video room: " With remote control in hand, T.J. Yates moves the red dot to another spot on the projection screen on the opposite side of the room. "

Film study paid off with McNeese TD:" T.J. Yates and John Shoop's exhaustive film study led to Brandon Tate's 57-yard touchdown reception when North Carolina faced McNeese State earlier this season."


Boston College
Can he be a loose cannon?: "It was Sept. 7, the day after Boston College's 19-16 loss to Georgia Tech. As the Eagles showed up at the Yawkey Center to have their bumps and bruises treated, strength and conditioning coach Jason Loscalzo saw something else that needed treatment: bruised egos."


Maryland


Georgia Tech


Miami
`Canes look relaxed: "After today's practice, receiver Kayne Farquharson came off the..."

Moncur out? : "There is a report out there that defensive end Eric Moncur will..."

Jermaine McKenzie: "I'll be ready." : "The buzz so far this week has been the status of receiver..."

University of Miami looking to create turnovers against Texas A&M: "Creating turnovers has been a popular topic for University of Miami coach Randy."
Miami Hurricanes' Shannon to decide whether Moncur will play against Texas A&M: "Defensive end Eric Moncur, who missed the opening game after offseason sports hernia surgery, but played as a reserve against Florida, participated in Wednesday's practice. Moncur was getting his ankle taped as the rest of his teammates began to warm up."

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!


PHOTO: FSU's Ponder is young and shooting off at the mouth regarding Wake Forest. Careful....


Getting your mind right:
ACC in the NFL: "Miami has the most players in the NFL. Duke has the least. How do the other 10 teams stack up? Check out the numbers on ACC Now."

FSU QB: We're 'not going to lose' to Wake Forest: Sighhhhhhh....you would think that the last 3 years would have given the 'Noles some humility.

FSU should not be ranked yet








The conference headlines:

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer:Eyes on Heels, Hokies: "If the Virginia Tech-at-North Carolina football game on Saturday boils down to strength vs. strength, it will be the Hokies' secondary against the Tar Heels' wide receivers."

Mike Bianchi of the South Florida Sun: FSU has a lot riding on QB Ponder's guarantee : "There was a time when a Florida State player guaranteeing a victory over Wake Forest would cause you to roll your eyes and say, "Big deal. What's next -- a guarantee that the price of gas is going up and the stock market is going down?""

Sammy Batten of the Fayetteville Observer: Big wins help ECU lock down verbal commitments

JOHN DELL of the Winston-Salem Journal: Assistant football coach suspended last week by WSSU is fired

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun: UM hit, tough to stomach, could loom large



Terrance Moore of the AJC: PAUL 'THE GENERAL' JOHNSON?


Wake Forest
Deacs aim to stop FSU again: "After handing FSU a 24-21 loss at BB&T Field last season, Wake Forest has a chance to secure a third consecutive victory over the Seminoles on Saturday."

Still Respected: "William Shakespeare said it best, as is so often the case, but Coach Jim Grobe of No. 18 Wake Forest ..."




Virginia Tech

Grimm makes most of chances

Tech fans irked about gas prices

Teen settles suit against Vick

More 'Macho' slated for offense


Clemson
Bowden calls for more toughness from Tigers: "Senior quarterback Cullen Harper got the point, even if he did not initially agree with it. During Saturday’s postgame news conference, Clemson coach Tommy Bowden voiced publicly what he had told Harper privately after his second-quarter run that came up 2 yards shy of a first down inside the North Carolina State 5-yard line."

Clemson practice report: Coaches optimistic about S.C. State

Clemson practice report: Coaches optimistic about S.C. State: "News of the day It sounds as if Clemson coaches hope their familiarity with South Carolina State’s roster will breed content, not contempt.

Family takes back seat as coaching brothers meet: "Clemson freshman running back Andre Ellington admits making the same mistake family members did at a sports banquet earlier this year. All thought they had spotted Ellington’s recruiter, Tigers linebackers coach David Blackwell, and wondered why he had not said hello. Upon closer inspection, they figured out they were not being snubbed.

Davis displays patience with young O-line: "In previous years, senior running back James Davis probably would have complained about his minimal workload thus far, especially when Clemson handed the keys to backfield mate C.J. Spiller for tough between-the-tackles yards late against North Carolina State."


Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech injuries: WR returns; DT sits out practice

Michael Johnson OK with play on Tech defense

How Ga. Tech picks non-conference opponents

Tech looks to get 'some respect for ACC' vs. SEC

Paul Johnson calls TV announcers 'morons'

Ga. Tech trying to recover from injuries, loss


Miami

UM's untested RBs jockeying behind Cooper: "At some point this weekend, a few family members of University of Miami running back Derron Thomas will hop in a car and make their way to College Station, Texas."

WR McKenzie dealing with injuries


NC State
Pack out to end scoring woes : "Two hundred and eight times since Nov. 17, N.C. State's offense has run a play against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent without achieving the ultimate goal."


North Carolina

Blur Blur: UNC's Tate a nightmare for defenders


Maryland

Maryland's Big Hit: "Terps cornerback Kevin Barnes became an overnight sensation on YouTube after delivering a bone- crushing hit that made Cal running back Jahvid Best lose his lunch."

Tracking the Terps: Meggett may get more time




Virginia

Uninspired?

Cavaliers use open date for QB prep

Cameo helped Verica

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Monday, September 15, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Moonday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
It's first and strong: "Who's No. 1? Right now there doesn't seem to be much doubt. Southern California took care of business in the most convincing fashion with a 35-3 spanking of No. 5 Ohio State. The Trojans will be favored in each of their remaining games, do not have to deal with a conference championship game, and look like a lock to make ..."

The conference headlines:
Tudor's take: Groh needs to beat Duke: "The first ACC coach to directly feel the heat of David Cutcliffe’s improvements at Duke will be Virginia’s Al Groh."

Sammy Batten of the Fayetteville Observer: UNC alters its course with victory

Terrance Moore on Georgia Tech from the AJC: Showing winning potential



Surgan makes first field goal in a year :"Joe Surgan had attached his name to some of the most heartbreaking losses during the Ted Roof era of Duke football with missed or blocked field goals and point-after tries. But Saturday, he delivered."


Latest Duke basketball recruits already are familiar : "Hours after Duke won its football game against Navy on Saturday afternoon, a couple of invited guests sitting in the Wallace Wade Stadium stands made verbal commitments to play basketball for the Blue Devils."






Jackets hurting themselves: "Coach Johnson says promising team is still "our own worst enemy" due to mistakes."



Miami
UNC helps ACC cause: "Thank you. That's what the rest of the ACC should have said to North Carolina..."

5 questions with Robert Marve : "After months of anticipation, we finally got to see what..."

`Canes only want to talk A & M : "Coach Randy Shannon clearly had no interest Wednesday in."


Boston College
BC's Albright out for year: "Boston College defensive end Alex Albright will undergo surgery for a disk problem in his neck and miss the remainder of the season, coach Jeff Jagodzinski announced yesterday."


Wake Forest


North Carolina


NC State


Clemson
Tigers welcome break in schedule: "Another lower-division foe will give wounded Clemson a chance to work out more of its kinks. Clemson, which opened ACC play with a 28-9 win Saturday against N.C. State, faces a Football Championship Subdivision team for the second time with this week's home game against South Carolina State. The Tigers thumped The Citadel 45-17 two weeks ago. This three-week stretch came at the perfect time."

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Friday, September 12, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Kick Off Friday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!


PHOTO: Run baby run....Heels blast Knights.

Getting your mind right:
The Weekend Smoke from the Stogie Guys.com: Stogie Reviews: Macanudo 1968 Robusto

The man who took a stand : "Tommie Smith accepts that it's not the man they remember most, it's the image. It's not the Olympic gold medal, it's the black-gloved right fist raised high above the medal stand in Mexico City as the U.S. national anthem played in 1968."


Scary, Isn’t She? : "Protect your sons — Jaime Nared is on the court. What happens when a 12-year-0ld girl is just a little too good."


Warren Sapp calls Urban Meyer a 'classless dirtbag': Wow...from the mouth of a Miami Hurricane!?!?! "Warren Sapp may be on "Dancing with the Stars" but he certainly isn't tiptoeing around the controversy surrounding University of Miami coach Randy Shannon and University of Florida coach Urban Meyer."





The conference headlines:
Adam Lucas of Goheels.com: The Fun Business: "T.J. Yates threw three touchdown passes and the Tar Heels won for the first time outside North Carolina since 2002, beating error-prone Rutgers 44-12 in a nationally televised game that pitted Davis against his former pupil, Greg Schiano."



Buck Sanders of Inside Carolina: Between the Lines: IC's Buck Sanders breaks down Thursday's win over Rutgers.


Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Butch Davis, America is watching


Michael Cunningham: UM good as anyone in ACC


Sammy Batten of the Fayetteville Observer: Wolfpack should finish strong


Play Dates Not Easy: "Just two ACC football programs have played 10 or more regular season contests against the Pac-10, largely due to the travel distance between leagues."


David Steele of the Baltimore Sun: Terps' Williams spectator to history





North Carolina

Heels Shine in Primetime : "Butch Davis challenged his North Carolina squad entering Thursday night’s showdown with Rutgers, and the Tar Heels responded by dismantling the Scarlet Knights, 44-12, in front of a national audience on ESPN."

Heels end road woes : "Heartened by four interceptions and buoyed by another career game from wide receiver Brandon Tate, the Tar Heels blew out Rutgers 44-12 to break their 20-game streak of futility outside N.C."


Rutgers Makes Losing Look Easy : "As in a dismal season-opening loss, the Rutgers defense sprung leaks as the game against North Carolina wore on, with Mike Teel throwing three interceptions."


UNC notes: Preparation is key





Clemson
Clemson luring N.C. athletes: "After years of targeting North Carolina players with little success, Clemson and coach Tommy Bowden finally have established a strong recruiting presence in the bordering state." The more games North Carolina plays like last night, the more Wake wins, and the sooner NC State and Duke can get moving, the fewer players there will be for Clemson (and others).


Walker's road leads him back to 'Pack: "Freshman makes his first start against his former No. 1 choice. Clemson right tackle Landon Walker could have been starting Saturday for N.C. State. That possibility was eliminated in a manner of minutes."

Practice report: Will DE Sapp play?: "Coaches continued to be coy about whether junior defensive end Ricky Sapp will play Saturday against N.C. State."

Freshmen fill Tigers' trenches: "Three redshirt freshman offensive linemen pegged to start Saturday’s noon ACC opener against N.C. State."

Practice report: Bowers to make first start: "Freshman defensive end Da’Quan Bowers will make his first start Saturday against N.C. State, line coach Chris Rumph said."





Wake Forest

Grobe says Deacons want to run better





Miami
Anthony Reddick is feeling Truly blessed

'Canes focused on Texas A&M





Florida State
Running back Antone Smith easing into the Seminoles' season

Speculation arises about FSU using 2-quarterback system

Mike Bianchi: College football officials call 'em like they're paid to call 'em

Shine wearing off FSU's opening-game rout





NC State
N.C. State tight end Kushner out for season: "N.C. State backup tight end Matt Kushner is out for the season with a knee injury, the school announced Thursday evening."


Virginia Tech

Hokies: ACC Begins

Almost ready to roll: "For the first time since last November, Tech tight end Sam Wheeler could see some game action on Saturday."





Georgia Tech

Yellow Jackets boast tough defensive front

Georgia Tech top receiver questionable against Hokies

Beamer impressed by Ga. Tech's defensive scheme

Ga. Tech recruits still wary of Johnson's offense

Georgia Tech faces quarterback carousel

Georgia Tech triple option a work in progress

Ga. Tech's Mario Edwards excited to face Hokies

Georgia Tech's Taylor improving at safety





Duke
Devils' kicking keeps on improving: "Not that long ago, Duke coach David Cutcliffe threatened to go exclusively to two-point conversions if the Blue Devils didn’t shore up their kicking game."





Virginia

Cavs' Verica Will Learn on the Job


Groh talks, explains little


Cavaliers top Glass


Cavs QB won't go with team to UConn

Conrath steps up to line


Ex-Cav basketball player plans to turn pro





Maryland

Terps: Need More


Tracking the Terps: Friedgen says team needs to define itself


Sollazzo is Mr. Intensity for Terps

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
ECU gets tough : "Experience is the difference this season, East Carolina defensive coordinator Greg Hudson says. The starting lineup includes 10 juniors or seniors who have played a lot of snaps, developed trust in each other and are executing like veterans."

ECU's road blocks to BCS: "Having already defeated No. 17 Virginia Tech and No. 8 West Virginia to start the 2008 season, East Carolina has probably played the toughest two teams on its schedule. Here are three games we think could be road blocks in the Pirates pursuit to become the latest non-Bowl Championship Series member to earn a major-bowl bid."




The conference headlines:
Dan Wiederer of the Fayetteville Observer: N.C. State still on Favors’ list

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: Beamer steps out on ledge

Jeff Gilbert of the Roanoke News: Education has begun for young Tech team


Wake Forest
Positive Exposure : "Jim Grobe went to Bristol, Conn., yesterday in hopes of opening some eyes to the Wake Forest football program."


Georgia Tech
The Only Option : "After an impressive six-year run at the Naval Academy, Coach Paul Johnson took his triple-option offense to the ACC and Georgia Tech, where he faces the task of proving that his offense can thrive in a BCS conference."




Clemson
Spiller finds a new direction for his running style: "The Clemson star has altered his approach by staying inside and running up the middle more. The past few days, Clemson running back C.J. Spiller has woken up and rubbed his neck, trying to work out the soreness."

Clemson practice report: Harper discloses injury: "News of the day Senior quarterback Cullen Harper disclosed that he sprained the AC joint in his right (throwing) shoulder against Alabama, which left him with a “tired” arm against The Citadel."

It ain't over — it's only September!: "Two weeks into the football season is no time for despair. No time to give up hope. No time to throw in the towel. Now is the time for USC and Clemson fans to come to the aid of their football programs and their respective coaches."

Tigers say real season starts with ACC play: "Clemson running back James Davis rushes for yardage in the first quarter of the game. A week ago, Clemson running back James Davis half-jokingly considered it a slap in the face when his professor initiated an early Monday class by asking how the opening college football weekend went."


Miami
Gators QB Tim Tebow fires back at UM coach Randy Shannon : "Florida coach Urban Meyer didn't have to defend himself against Randy Shannon's distaste for Saturday's last-minute field goal against Miami."

Javarris James wearing a cast: "Not much new information here to report on the status of running back Javarris"

Randy Shannon vs. Urban Meyer: "Do we need Mills Lane to supervise the next time Randy Shannon and Urban Meyer."


North Carolina
Heels split kicking duties : "North Carolina freshmen Jay Wooten and Casey Barth acknowledged on Tuesday the crater-sized hole they must fill while trying to replace former place-kicker Connor Barth."

UNC's defense learning to adapt under first-year leader : "Sometimes Everett Withers will be watching tape of an opponent, see something they're doing well and flash back to what he used to do for six seasons as an assistant coach for the Tennessee Titans."

Davis remains quiet on Heels' backup QB : "Butch Davis has a "pretty good idea" who would come in as North Carolina's quarterback if T.J. Yates were to get hurt in a game."


Florida State
Late-arriving FSU freshman Jermaine Thomas has strong first game: "For more than a week, Jermaine Thomas waited for a call. Any call."







Virginia Tech
Ex-Hokie stars for Broncos

Counterpoints:"Virginia Tech head football coach Frank Beamer tries to defend the Hokies' sputtering offense during his weekly press conference."




Maryland





Duke
One last chance: "All of Duke's returning players know a thing or two about Navy, but one player is a know-it-all when it comes to the Midshipmen."

Cutcliffe: Robinson could play at 'next level' in right system : "Duke senior Tielor Robinson has enjoyed two monstrous statistical games in his college career -- a five-touchdown day for Army against Cincinnati and a three-touchdown day for Duke against North Carolina. But these days, it's the little things that are making an impression on Duke coach David Cutcliffe and possibly NFL scouts."






Boston College
Eagles must get it moving, via Crane: "Boston College has a week off to fix the things that went wrong in its 19-16 loss to Georgia Tech Saturday. It might take longer than that."

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Monday, September 08, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Monday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:

ECU wins the hearts of fans with big victories : "East Carolina, after beating No. 17-ranked Virginia Tech and No. 8 West Virginia on consecutive Saturdays, is back in the national rankings for the first time since 1999." Looking at the Pirates schedule there really is no game left in which they will be an underdog. Might we see the Purple Rain all over the big boys national championship parade? Take a read: Resurgent ECU may try to crash BCS party

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Pirates may be headed for special season


The conference headlines:



Wake Forest


Sammy Batten of the Fayetteville Observer: Swank atones for lone career failure


Georgia Tech



Virginia Tech



Clemson
Top S.C. prospect commits to ‘Cats: "TAKE ANOTHER OF the state’s top football prospects off the board. Athlete David Sims (6-foot-0, 215 pounds) of Calhoun County gave a commitment to Kentucky last week choosing the Wildcats over offers from USC, Tennessee, Georgia Tech and N.C. State. “I like the program a lot and I think it’s headed in a great direction with coach (Joker) Phillips and the coaching staff,” Sims told the website KentuckyInk.com. “I went there last year for a visit and..."

Clemson recap: Game balls, analysis, notes, buzz: "Game balls: Safety Michael Hamlin became the fifth player in program history to record three interceptions in a game, joining Alex Ardley, Brian Dawkins, Leomont Evans and Kit Jackson."

Another injury threatens to turn line a shade greener: "One of the few benefits Clemson was to derive from blasting The Citadel was the in-game training for a slew of green offensive linemen."

Win gives Tigers a little therapy: "Clemson's C.J. Spiller runs over The Citadel's Ryan Jones for a touchdown in the third quarter of the game. A team publicly humiliated by Alabama in its opener a week earlier began the healing process by delivering an expected bullying."


Florida State
Bowden praises QB play after win: "FSU football coach Bobby Bowden found Western Carolina to be the perfect offering for a team heavily dependent on young players during the early part of the season."





Miami
Gators' late field goal irks UM's Randy Shannon : "Miami coach Randy Shannon said the 26-3 loss at Florida on Saturday boosted his recruiting, and not just because the Hurricanes competed for three quarters as heavy underdogs."

Florida report card: "Almost time to leave Gator Country."

NC State
N.C. State Clipboard: "Disregard everything you saw on offense Saturday during N.C. State's win over William & Mary 34-24."


Boston College
Eagles must get it moving, via Crane: "Boston College has a week off to fix the things that went wrong in its 19-16 loss to Georgia Tech Saturday. It might take longer than that."




Duke
Duke Clipboard: "After watching the tape of his team's 24-20 loss to Northwestern, Duke coach David Cutcliffe on Sunday told the Blue Devils: "Victory and defeat are really both impostors.""





North Carolina
Ex-safety Draughn working his way up: "After Shaun Draughn spent last season wistfully keeping tabs on North Carolina's running backs, the safety went up to Butch Davis following spring practice with a handful of game tapes and a proposition."

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