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The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

2009-09-02T10:33:00.002-04:00

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

The Conference Headlines:

NCSU
NCSU football game will pit fans vs. commuters: "N.C. State University has a football game at 7 p.m. Thursday in Carter-Finley Stadium, so get ready for a special pre-game feature on the streets of West Raleigh: a rush-hour traffic contest between fans and commuters."

Schools have lots in common :"The two programs that will meet to kick off the college season Thursday night at Carter-Finley Stadium are eerily similar, and their likeness goes well beyond nearly identical records over more than a century each of football."

Pack ready for a show: "N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien couldn't ask for better exposure as he tries to build his program."

Spurrier: Gamecocks must have balance to beat Pack

Pack better than Heels - for now: "The balance of power could be completely changed by the time North Carolina and N.C. State meet on Nov. 28, but the Wolfpack is the better team entering the third seasons for Butch Davis at Carolina and Tom O'Brien at State."

Unhappy fans force Pack to abandon its new look : 'After receiving negative feedback from fans, N.C. State has scrapped a new design for its men's basketball jerseys, athletic director Lee Fowler said Tuesday."

Pack CB Morgan will miss opener: "N.C. State cornerback DeAndre Morgan will miss Thursday's season opener against South Carolina with an ankle injury, the school announced Tuesday evening."

North Carolina

UNC defense prepared to take on leading role : "Between the records and SportsCenter highlights, receiver Hakeem Nicks was the face of North Carolina football by the end of the 2008 season."

UNC defense strives for consistency

FIU's Thomas comes full circle: "Florida International has decided it will play North Carolina on Nov. 9 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament as previously scheduled, the school announced Tuesday."

Wake Forest

Freshman to play for Deacs : wow...that's different

Duke
Devils 'punching in' at practice: "During the season, Duke coach David Cutcliffe names the days of the week to match the mood he wants set in practice."

Cutcliffe is confident as Duke prepares for opener vs. Richmond

Cutcliffe has Blue Devils building up to season kickoff: " Duke doesn’t officially open its season until Richmond visits Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday night, but the Blu..."

More to come.....

It's on.....ACC Football 2009!

2009-08-31T09:46:00.004-04:00

Welcome to the new season. Let's jump right in, and, be on the lookout for mobile blogging entries from our group of ACC Sports contributors from across the region.

When They Made It Big: "Ten years ago, Virginia Tech arrived in the big time, riding the arm and legs of Michael Vick to the national championship game."

Sports: Don't-miss games for 2009 : "Staff writer Ken Tysiac of the Raleigh News and Observer has done his homework. Now, he tells you what to expect from the college football season."

The pressure is already on Wall : "Staying humble and hungry. That's an objective set by Kentucky basketball freshman John Wall."

Michigan investigates charges: "The University of Michigan announced Sunday that it has launched an investigation into allegations that its football program regularly violates NCAA rules limiting how much time players can spend on training and practice." Crazy story....

Bowden family won't go gently into that good night

ACC Columnists and General
Jeff Schultz » If ACC wants to get noticed, it needs to step up against SEC

Aaron McFarling: UVa's spread offense equals fresh thinking

Morris: At long last, a title for Tigers : "Give Tommy Bowden credit for putting Clemson in position to challenge for an ACC championship every one of his 9½ seasons as coach. The missing ingredient nearly every year seemed to be a coach who could elevate his team to the championship level."

Linda Robertson Miami Hurricanes will weather recent adversity: "A quarterback exodus. Randy Shannon in coaching-contract limbo. A player's jaw broken when he was cold-cock..."

Furman Bisher » The Case of ACC basketball

ACC Football Spotlight: Coach masterminds turnaround

ACC Football Spotlight: 1st-year coach faces challenges

ACC Football Spotlight: Turner finally clear-cut starter at quarterback

ACC Football Spotlight: Wake's Skinner quiets his doubters

Conference Headlines
Virginia Tech
When They Made It Big: "Ten years ago, Virginia Tech arrived in the big time, riding the arm and legs of Michael Vick to the national championship game."

HOKIES NOTEBOOK: Drager Making the Transition From Offense to Defense

The 'Godfather's' Son Aims to Shine on Field

Va. Tech's Stinespring: Offense should be improved

College football preview: Virginia Tech players, coaches say chemistry is superb

College football preview: The coach-in-waiting game

North Carolina
Ex-UNC receiver earns plaudits from Giants

Mike Paulus is looking to improve on shaky start: "Quarterback Mike Paulus’ debut season at North Carolina didn’t go exactly as he planned."

Tar Heels trim down on defense, look to apply even more pressure: "North Carolina defensive tackle Cam Thomas is a self-proclaimed Southern boy who likes to eat greasy food. But when UNC’s def..."

Cavaliers sign Danny Green:"The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie forward Danny Green, their second-round pick in this year’s NBA draft."

Georgia Tech
Classroom blitz: "Here a handful of Jackets who aspire for more than football glory."

Ga. Tech's receiver Thomas loves Jackets' offense

Are two kickers better than one?

Media guide typo shows UGA tied Tech last year

3 strong Georgia Tech freshmen will impact defense

Florida State
Florida State running backs struggle with assignments: "After watching three of his players go down with minor injuries in the first two weeks of practice, running backs coach Dexter Carter finally has his full complement of five tailbacks again."

Florida State's Louis Givens wants 'to be a spark': "After struggling with a hamstring injury for the first week of preseason practice, senior receiver Louis Givens is starting to regain his form."

Kicking battle going down to the wire at Florida State: " When Dustin Hopkins arrived on campus this summer as the nation's top-rated kicking prospect, it was assumed that the Texas native would be handed Florida State's place-kicker position."

Florida State practices in rainy conditions: "Coaches had been wishing for a wet and nasty practice to see how their players would handle those conditions, and they got it when a steady rain doused the practice fields Thursday."

Florida St. safety Jamie Robinson makes strides at new position: "FSU's Jamie Robinson struggled at times last season with the transition from cornerback to safety, but he's soaring now."

Florida St. safety Jamie Robinson makes strides at new position: "FSU's Jamie Robinson struggled at times last season with the transition from cornerback to safety, but he's soaring now."

Florida State D-line depleted by injuries: "After opening preseason practice with three senior defensive tackles, the Seminoles practiced with none of them Wednesday. "

NC State
Pack's Wilson aims to avoid more injuries: " Nothing could make Russell Wilson forget last year’s visit to South Carolina."

Clemson
5 reasons to be confident in (or worried about) Parker : "It has been 64 years since Clemson has started a freshman quarterback in its season opener, and that player went on to become an All-American by his senior season."

Age is no issue for Tigers' Napier

Game-by-game: Forecasting Clemson's schedule

Grading Clemson position-by-position

Clemson football 2009 depth chart

Veteran Cloy poised to anchor Clemson line

Practice report: Swinney encouraged by kicking

All over but the waiting for Tigers

Miami
Miami Hurricanes' A.J. Highsmith embraces his new role

A.J. Highsmith getting thrust into Miami spotlight

Miami Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon: 'No' to incoming transfers

Miami Hurricanes QB Cannon Smith chooses Memphis: "The University of Miami quarterback transfer saga has come to a close. Redshirt freshman quarterback Cannon Smith, who told UM coach Randy Shannon on Monday he was leaving the Hurricanes to pursue another college, has chosen Memphis as his new school."

Miami Hurricanes' Jimmy Graham continues to impress: "Senior tight end Jimmy Graham, the Hurricanes' former power forward who is playing college football for the first time, continues to be the focus of plenty of buzz around the program."

Burden on Miami Hurricanes' seniors to lift team, impress NFL: "For all the young talent on this University of Miami football team, it's critical the senior class makes a big impact. NFL evaluators will be watching."

UM coach Randy Shannon mum on starters

Miami Hurricanes begin pre-dawn practices: "The Hurricanes had their first 5:45 a.m. practice Thursday under the lights at Mark Light Field, home of th..."

Wake Forest
Paul discovers basketball is the universal language

Maryland
For Terps, 'Mature' Turner Is the Man at Quarterback

Walk-ons defy the odds, make Terps offensive line: "Realistically, Alfonso Gonnella knew he didn't have the money to send his son, Andrew, to play..."

Tracking the Terps: Football team elects its captains

Terrapins Notebook: Coaches Look for Playing Time for Backup QB

Friedgen Has It Under Control

At Safety, Tate's a Big Hit

Terrapins Notebook: Douglas Finds Himself in the Mix at Running Back

Sports Digest: Riley to be Cal's starting QB for opener against Terps: "Coach Jeff Tedford announced that Kevin Riley will be his starting quarterback when No. 12 California opens the season against Maryland on Sept. 5. Tedford made the announcement after practice Monday. Riley had been competing with Beau..."

Virginia
For Cavs, Many Happy Returns

Cavaliers Notebook: Poindexter Returns to the Secondary -- as Coach

Fans Cannot Be Involved in Recruiting, but the Line Blurs

Cavs Looking for Help From Ex-Head Coaches

Cavaliers Notebook: Second Scrimmage Could Bring Shape To Depth Chart

College football preview: Opportunity knocks for UVa's Vic Hall

College football preview: Ups, downs plentiful in Groh's UVa tenure

Former star still shines at UVa

Duke
Duke scrimmages for opener under lights: "The Duke Blue Devils held their final scrimmage of the preseason Tuesday night at Wallace Wade Stadium to help prepare for opening night against Richmond, but some of their stars ..."

Scott steps up early for Devils

Cutcliffe: Blue Devils finally get on track

Boston College
BC quarterbacks starting to score some points

Change a familiar pattern for BC’s Gunnell

BC quarterbacks rusty in scrimmage, coaches left scrambling

Ok...we're back!

2009-08-25T12:26:00.002-04:00

For those of you still around we appreciate your patience. We're back and excited about the new season. Here is todays breakdown.

ACC general articles

www.southernpigskin.com/index....ime_to_step_up/

www.boston.com/sports/colleges.../colleges_blog/

petersonsprognostics.wordpress...otball-preview/

bceagles.cstv.com/sports/mfoo.../082309aaa.html

www.bostonherald.com/sports/co...nt_make_a_call/

www.bostonherald.com/sports/co..._shows_promise/

Clemson

www.newsrecord.com/content/20...emsons_no_1_gun acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com/1...review-clemson/

www.thestate.com/sports/story/913773.html

www.thestate.com/sports/story/913791.html pstrelow.thestateonline.com/

www.goupstate.com/article/2009...-in-toughtimes

www.independentmail.com/news/2...emsons-fanday/

www.postandcourier.com/news/20...4/23clemsonfan/

www.postandcourier.com/news/20...r-pain-andjoy/

www.greenvilleonline.com/artic.../908240322/1043

Duke

blogs.newsobserver.com/accnow/...-dukescrimmage

www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbm...TCLID=204779785

FSU

www.thestate.com/tigers/story/913774.html

www.sunsentinel.com/sports/fs...0,2405280.story

blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/

www.sunsentinel.com/sports/fs...0,5804027.story

nolesports.tallahassee.com/art...er+takes+charge

www.orlandosentinel.com/sports...0,1576185.story

blogs.ajc.com/georgia-tech-spo...ted-press-poll/

http://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-teams-a-work-121994.html blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blo...rk_bradley_blog

www.macon.com/169/story/819614.html

www.macon.com/169/story/818880.html

www.scoresreport.com/2009/08/2...yellow-jackets/

www.3rdstringsafety.com/2009/0...yellow-jackets/

ramblinwreck.cstv.com/sports/m.../082309aaa.html

Maryland

www.umterps.com/sports/m-footb.../082309aab.html

weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sport...and_terps/blog/

Miami

hurricanesports.cstv.com/sport.../082309aaa.html

blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_...tice-notes.html

www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/1198966.html

www.orlandosentinel.com/sports...0,7160723.story

www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/c...0823umfoot.html

www.miamiherald.com/606/story/...nk=omni_popular

www.sunsentinel.com/sports/um...0,3437864.story

www.miamiherald.com/sports/col...ry/1199500.html

blogs.sunsentinel.com/sports_college_hurricanes/

NC State

www.newsobserver.com/sports/story/1659579.html

UVa

www.roanoke.com/sports/uvafootball/wb/216428

www.accsports.com/articles/200...--i-of-iii.php

www.dailypress.com/sports/virg...0,1812276.story

www.dailypress.com/sports/virg...0,6011178.story

hamptonroads.com/2009/08/hokie...-bounce-edition www.mytimesdispatch.com/index..../Virginia_Tech/

weblogs.dailypress.com/sports/...houghts_on.html

North Carolina

tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-.../082409aae.html

http://northcarolina.scout.com/2/891540.html

http://northcarolina.scout.com/2/891588.html

The Daily Roundup: Monday

2009-07-27T08:36:00.003-04:00

Hectic summer. Having said that, here are your headlines:

The Conference Headlines:

ACC Football Kickoff: Your first look at the upcoming season: "The ACC football season begins in just a little over a month. Staff writers Dan Wiederer and Sammy Batten attended the ACC Football Kickoff in Greensboro to bring you your first look."

Improved ACC may have title contender

ACC needs to be in national championship hunt to be taken seriously

The top ACC defensive players countdown

Counting down the top ACC offensive players

QBs the Focus at ACC Media Day

Seniors return for unfinished business : "N.C. State's Willie Young, Duke's Vince Oghobaase and Clemson's C.J. Spiller abstained from the normal post-junior-year exodus of top players to the NFL. Their return boosted their teams' prospects for the coming season and all three said they have more to accomplish this fall."

ACC football needs way to boost image: "With Bobby Bowden nearing retirement and his Florida State program no longer an automatic national contender, the Atlantic Coast Conference will begin its 57th year without a clear face for its football programs."

Changes in BCS unlikely: "Even after two Congressional hearings and a plea from President Barack Obama, the Bowl Championship Series won't be changing any time soon."

LENOX RAWLINGS : "JULY VISION: WFU's Skinner sees history on horizon"

BALLOT CRISIS: Should coaches vote to decide BCS teams?

Wake Forest

Wake returns with veteran offense: "Summer kickoff: Wake Forest has nine offensive starters from last season’s final regular-season game against Vanderbilt return, led by Riley Skinner, the ACC’s most experienced quarterback."

More with Less: Grobe, O'Brien pleased with 2009 recruiting

NBA Notebook: Hawks sign Teague; Nash gets extension

North Carolina
Heels looking for more progress at ACC kickoff : "With construction crews scurrying around the Kenan Stadium Football Center working hard to finish refurbishing the fourth and fifth floors, signs of progress aren't hard to find these days."

UNC's football class impresses analysts

Daniel Inman joins UNC coaching staff

Hansbrough gets things started at Indy :"Tyler Hansbrough found himself as a rookie Sunday in a way other than his role as a recent first-round NBA Draft choice."

Mixed feelings for UNC's Ginyard

Duke
Oghobaase ready for senior run : "Duke defensive lineman Vince Oghobaase ranks second among active ACC players with 29 tackles for loss and third with 11.5 sacks, but those aren't the kinds of numbers that drove Oghobaase to return for his senior season after flirting with an early jump to the NFL. "

Duke football kicks running back Jackson off team

Duke recruit Dawkins could enroll a year early

NC State

N.C. State lands state's top receiver

N.C. State gains two football recruits

Clemson

Clemson's Swinney says he will rely more on staff

Sapp eyes early start to season : " Clemson defensive end Ricky Sapp is among those skeptical that a player can regain their full ability within months of a torn anterior cruciate ligament."

Morris: Tigers need fewer mottos, more wins : "THREE BANDS ADORN EACH wrist on C.J. Spiller, Clemson’s senior running back and Heisman Trophy candidate. He says they serve as tattoos since he does not have any of those."

Dabo?s media golf kickoff, from tee to green

Spiller gets wall-to-wall coverage

The Bowden resignation/dismissal: You decide

Maryland

The Story of Gary and Greivis

Tracking the Terps: Updates from the ACC Football Kickoff conference

Recruiting Report: Rowson discusses Terps commitment

Recruiting Report: Terps land Va. cornerback recruit

Sports Digest: Maryland hires Pepperdine pitching coach Kenny

Recruiting Report: Weekly Maryland recruiting roundup

Redskins sign ex-Maryland cornerback Barnes

Virginia

U-Va. Gives a Taste of Its New Offense

Virginia's Vic Hall and Will Barker opt for different graduation routes

Ex-Cavs AD Copeland earns Hall of Fame induction

UVa adds 2 recruits

Top basketball recruit Spurlock still likes UVa

Family ties help shape UVa staff

Virginia coach Bennett quick to address tempo

Virginia Tech

ACC football media day: High hopes not lost on Hokies

Hokies get Boise State in 2010

Hokies gain another 2010 commitment

Thorns picks Horned Frogs

Greenberg: Complete class

Shooting gives Vassallo shot in draft

Georgia Tech

Scheming to stop Jackets: "Virginia Tech and North Carolina players think they have figured out how to defend Georgia Tech's option offense."

Dwyer wants to be even better

Tech blog: Greetings from Greensboro

Ramblin' On: Gani Lawal, Recruiting, and Summer Heat…

Florida State

ACC commissioner on FSU's side in appeal »

Trickett proves ESPN blogger wrong »

FSU QB Ponder airs it out with Ward »

Monroe brings home the gold »

Seminoles' cornerback Jenije to graduate early »

Boosters create promotion to give FSU home-field advantage »

Former 'Nole Jackson still has fight left »

FSU locks up 10th commitment »

It's just about that time again for Bowden »

FSU football locks up 10th commitment for 2010 »

Seminoles gain a ninth commitment »

FSU tight end Caz Piurowski is building on his resume »

Jarred Haggins becomes ninth FSU commitment »

FSU linebackers on call »

Ex-FSU star Brooks looks for next chance in NFL »

Miami

'Canes ready for showdown vs. Seminoles: "A reporter asked Miami senior Jason Fox what venue in the ACC he considered the most intimidating."

For Miami Hurricanes' seniors, there's no time to wait

Top 60 Countdown: No. 33, WR Kendall Thompkins : "As we move along further down our list of the Top 60 players at Miami, we take a look at another talented receiver at No. 33: Redshirt freshman Kendall Thompkins. The ..."

Observations from CanesFest :" Even if you don't bleed green and orange, Saturday's CanesFest event at Land Shark Stadium had to be one of the most fan friendly events I have ever covered. Not once in ..."

Kosar, Reed helping Graham's transition to TE : "In his first four seasons at UM, Jimmy Graham was being taught how to improve his jumper, his rebounding skills and how to take a charge. The last four months, however, ..."

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Colin McCarthy ready for big return: "UM Colin McCarthy had big plans for his junior year, but they were scrapped when he sustained a season-ending shoulder injury against North Carolina on Sept. 27."

Miami Hurricanes receiver looks to earn his spot: "Hurricane wideouts have been told that only four or five of them will see extensive action. LaRon Byrd intends to be in that group."

CanesFest brings out the fans again: "Players and Hurricanes followers mingled at Land Shark Stadium, renewing their passion for another season as coach Randy Shannon's team prepares to open its fall camp Aug. 8."

A Return for the Draft

2009-06-26T11:05:00.002-04:00

Wow...that was some break we took and we needed it!!!! Here is a little recap of last nights NBA Draft.

ACC has 7 first-rounders
Duke wing Gerald Henderson was the first of seven conference players taken in the first round. He was chosen 12th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough went 13th, the first of four Heels to go in the draft.

NBA draft: Pick-by-pick analysis
As expected, the Los Angeles Clippers took Oklahoma's Blake Griffin (above) with the first overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. Memphis selected Connecticut's Hasheem Thabeet with the second pick and Oklahoma City took Arizona State's James Harden at No. 3. In the second round, two players with local ties -- Georgetown's DaJuan Summers (McDonogh) and Miami's Jack McClinton (Calvert Hall) were picked by Detroit and San Antonio, respectively

Reaction from drafted players

Bobcats select Duke's Henderson

Fowler: Curry happy to be a Warrior

Clippers make Griffin No. 1 pick

Michael Jordan interested in buying Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested.

Douglas drafted by LA, traded to NY

Meet your new Hawks
Atlanta finalized its deal for Jamal Crawford (left), then picked up Jeff Teague from Wake Forest in the draft.

Wizards Will Regret Rubio
MICHAEL WILBON The Wizards' draft-night dream could have come true if they'd held on to the No. 5 pick and taken Spanish guard Ricky Rubio.

Like Fathers, Like Sons in NBA Draft

Duke
Williams could help Memphis
If the decision to relocate closer to home means Duke's Elliot Williams will soon play basketball for Memphis, it would be another sign the school easily can survive the losses of coach John Calipari and player Tyreke Evans, plus possible NCAA sanctions.

New Devil serious about workouts
Desmond Scott arrives at Duke today for the start of his college football career. He'll unpack, meet his roommate and start classes on Monday.

NC State

NCSU builds on success
N.C. State's success in football recruiting this spring and summer was a factor in the Wolfpack getting a commitment from 6-foot-2, 315-pound defensive lineman Thomas Teal on Wednesday.

Boston College

QB backs away from BC
The ever-changing quarterback situation at Boston College was jolted again when Joe Boisture, the junior from Saline, Mich., backed out of the verbal commitment and switched to Michigan State.

Clemson
Like cousin, like brother
While Clemson forward Trevor Booker and younger brother Devin are visiting Serbia and Clemson, respectively, their mother Tracey will be elsewhere.

The Return of the Daily Roundup: Monday

2009-05-11T09:52:00.004-04:00

Sorry folks, had to take some time away from the blog. So here we go.....

Getting your mind right:
GREG COTE of the Miami Herald: Former Virginia Tech QB Vick deserves a chance

Mr. College Football: ACC Atlantic: What we still don’t know
Race City USA etches its passion in granite: "Mooresville creates a walk of fame for great NASCAR drivers on Main Street."

Dan Shaughnessy : "Imposing man, even bigger shot - It's the one you shoot in the driveway every day when you are a kid. You do this even if you are a big fella and everybody wants you to play close to the basket. "

The conference Headlines:
ACC teams' academic progress

Some question ACC lodgings: "Conference officials hold spring meetings at The Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island in Florida."

ACC faces big changes

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver - John Wall carnival still rolling on

Mark Bradley of the AJC: Bradley’s Buzz: More bad news for Georgia Tech hoops

Duke
Devils' Gerald Henderson to sign with an agent: "Duke junior Gerald Henderson intends to sign with an agent and thus eliminate the possibility that he would return to school, according to a FoxSports.com report, but a Duke official said that Henderson is yet to do any official."

Devils still in contention: "Duke standouts Matt Danowski and Zack Greer rank as the all-time points leader and the all-time goals leader in Division I men's lacrosse history."

North Carolina
Tar Heels to meet Obama today : "One of the perks of winning a national championship is a meet-and-greet with the president. Today, UNC's men's basketball team gets its moment with President Barack Obama."

Nicks impresses Giants at minicamp

Georgia Tech
ACC hosts Orange Bowl in new schedule

Murton finds his sweet spot

NCAA academic progress: Tech hoops fails; UGA passes

ACC teams' academic progress

ACC baseball tournament moved from Fenway

Dogs, Jackets adjusting to life in NFL

The stars of spring in the ACC, SEC

Clemson
Recruiting: Manning DB favors Alabama
USC and Clemson will have to come from behind if one of them is going to land standout defensive back John Fulton (6-foot-0, 180 pounds) of Manning.

Tigers switch up duties to reflect new philosophy : "Together, Clemson's Billy Napier and Kevin Steele form a combo that appears to devote substantially more of their attention to recruiting than any other coordinator duo in the ACC, and perhaps most in the Southeast."

Big third inning boosts Tigers : "Clemson scored eight runs on eight consecutive hits in the third inning en route to an 11-3 victory against UNC Wilmington at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday night."

Clemson tennis routs Tar Heels

Tigers ground Seahawks

NC State
Pack stops Heels: "To keep its slim hopes alive for a bid to the ACC baseball tournament, N.C. State had to pull off the improbable: win its third ACC series of the season against one of the country's top-ranked teams." Big win for the Pack...

Miami

Wall gives UM high marks after visit : "The Miami Hurricanes took their best shot at the nation's No. 1 available basketball recruit this weekend. So, did staying on South Beach and hanging out with Jack ..."

Lamar Miller is scary fast : "Lamar Miller hasn't had a conversation with a University of Miami coach since he attended the spring game last month. It's not because Miller is mad at the Canes, or the ..."

Why John Wall should pick Miami before going pro : "In a little more than a year, John Wall will walk to a podium in New York City, shake NBA commissioner David Stern's hands and walk out a happy 20-year old millionaire. ..."

Virginia Tech
Hokies land 2nd quarterback

Virginia Tech: Players did nothing wrong

Virginia Tech lands star quarterback from D.C.

Tech basketball aide resigns post

Dr Pepper case nets probation

Hokie women add 1

Tech basketball aide resigns post

Dr Pepper case nets probation

Hokie women add 1

Wake Forest
Focus On Golf: Deacs ready for NCAA Regionals

Just for Kicks: Swank, ex-kicker for Wake Forest, to try out for Eagles

Florida State
Florida State softball falls to Georgia Tech in ACC title game »

FSU football right on target in recruiting for 2010 class »

FSU women's tennia falls to Florida in NCAA Tournament »

Live blog: FSU baseball at Georgia Tech »

Seminoles tennis lands in Sweet 16 »

Gast FSU's unsung hero in win »

FSU rallies past Ga. Tech »

A New Orleans adventure for the Seminoles in 1983 »

FSU women's tennis advances »

Former Lincoln standout helps 'Noles tennis into Sweet 16 »

Virginia
Phillips goes to Dallas in second day of draft

Jaguars select Virginia OL Monroe in NFL draft

Virginia's Eugene Monroe: Best yet to come in NFL draft?

Virginia coach Bennett quick to address tempo

Williford back with UVa

Bennett's dad led to McKay hiring

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

2009-04-15T09:53:00.002-04:00

The BEST ACC Sports Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
From basketball to NFL?: "Greg Paulus hasn't played a down of college football, but the Duke basketball player worked out for the NFL's Green Bay Packers last week." This should be interesting.....

The conference headlines:
John Wall may be eligible for NBA draft: "NBA spokesman Tim Frank told Tom Ziller of fanhouse.com that if Wall applies for 2009 draft eligibility, the NBA will do its "due diligence to determine his eligibility.""

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: NFL should give a look to ACC backs in 2010 "After a long wait that's likely to continue later this month, ACC running backs are on the verge of regaining significant popularity with NFL scouts."

Wake Forest
Curry invites Alabama youth recovering from cancer to come to New York with him for NFL Draft: "When linebacker Aaron Curry of Wake Forest realized that he would be one of nine players invited to the NFL." He better do something after that stunt he pulled in SI last week listing "North Carolina Basketball" as his favorite team. Class act....way to rub your fans and school's faces in it, Aaron

'Ideal Job': Former WFU player running ladies tour

Georgia Tech

Jackets wrap up practiceTech will strap on pads on Wednesday for last time before Saturday's T-Day game.

Aminu boosts NBA chances: "Hartstein: Former Jackets big man impressive during last weekend's Portsmouth Invitational."

Nesbitt still out, as Tech practice winds down

Yellow Jackets reverse rivalry on Dogs' diamond

Tech, Georgia renew rivalry on baseball diamond

Weather postpones Tech football practice

Shaw runs offense after Nesbitt is injured

Nesbitt shows growth during Tech practices

Hewitt in no rush to hire new assistant

Miami
UM's Santana shuts down FAU, again: "Florida Atlantic University's frustration with playing the University of Miami in baseball continued Tuesday night. The Hurricanes used a strong pitching performance from Jason Santana to shut down the Owls 3-1 in front of 1,603 at Alex Rodriguez Park."

University of Miami tennis star follows family tradition: "UM's Julia Cohen, one of the top collegiate tennis players, is following a family tradition of champions."

UM splits doubleheader against Clemson: "The fifth-ranked University of Miami baseball team hit three home runs, and it held on to defeat Clemson 12-8 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader in Clemson, S.C."

Matt Sanders' bat lifts Clemson past Miami Hurricanes: "Matt Sanders went 3 for 4 with a homer and four RBI to lead No. 20 Clemson to a 9-6 victory over No. 5 Miami on Sunday in Clemson, S.C."

Intruders breaching UM's local recruiting wall : "Cover your eyes Canes fans, or just turn away. What you are about to read might burn your eyes and cause your blood pressure to rise. Consider this your final warning. ..."

FSU series has evolved into real dislike : "Florida State and Miami are rivals when it comes to every sport. But there may not be more real hate involved in any of them moreso than in baseball. At least that's ..."

A chat with Kirby Hocutt & more : "Two weeks ago when the University of Miami was on the road in the NIT at Providence, I got a chance to catchup with athletic director Kirby Hocutt and pick his mind on a ..."

Florida State

Florida State offense torches Andrews' defense: "Florida State Seminoles football notebook: Offense torches Mickey Andrews' defense Twenty minutes after Florida State's final spring practice, defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews trudged off the practice fields Wednesday afternoon and met reporters."

Ranking the state's top NFL draft prospects: "Though UM's streak of 14 consecutive NFL Drafts with at least one first-round pick will end, at least a half-dozen in-state players likely will be selected April 25-26. Sporting News draft analyst Russ Lande, an ex-Browns scout, ranked for us the top 10 in-state prospects and projected round:"

FSU's receiver Rod Owens suspended after DUI charge: "Florida State's already-depleted receiving corps took two more hits Monday, as senior Rod Owens was suspended indefinitely and the NCAA denied an extra year of eligibility for senior Corey Surrency."

North Carolina
Scouts: Hansbrough is still 1st-rounder - "North Carolina senior Tyler Hansbrough shouldn't worry too much about what pro scouts think of him."

Maryland
Raiders work out Heyward-Bey

Recruiting Report: Weekly UM recruiting roundup

Heyward-Bey's travel itinerary keeps him busy

Weekly UM recruiting roundup

Virginia Tech
Professional wrestling helped change Hokie LB Jake Johnson: "Virginia Tech linebacker Jake Johnson shows off the large tattoos on his arms. The sophomore-to-be saw action in 11 games last season as a true freshman."

Williams makes presence known

Virginia

Williford back with UVa

Bennett's dad led to McKay hiring

UVa staff still in transition

Clemson
Tigers' big bats rip the Catamounts :"Jeff Schaus, Ben Paulsen, and Kyle Parker combined for nine hits and seven runs to lead Clemson to an 11-1 victory against Western Carolina in front of 1,249 fans at Hennon Stadium on Tuesday."

Clemson football: 5 issues to solve : "Dabo Swinney jokes he was so flustered with Clemson’s place-kickers early in spring practice that he nearly set up a table at the local grocery store to recruit more kickers." Gallery: Clemson spring game 2009

Check back on QB situation in 3 months :"It is premature to project Kyle Parker as the team’s starting quarterback come August, much less lock him into the spot. That’s not a vote for Willy Korn, either."

Baseball pregame: Clemson vs. Western Carolina : "Clemson (23-12) vs. Western Carolina (20-12) WHEN: 7 p.m. today, Hennon Stadium, Cullowhee, N.C.; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Doug Kingsmore Stadium, Clemson"

Clemson men to play UNC in ACC tennis tourney

The Daily Roundup: Tar Heel Tuesday

2009-04-07T09:54:00.003-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Photo: Congratulations to the North Carolina Tar Heels, National Champions for the 5th Time.

Getting your mind right:

Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe: Tar Heels' hallmark is staying power: "In the last four years, Carolina quietly has separated itself from the rest of the ACC, Duke included. And it didn't take the Heels long to put some distance between themselves and Michigan State, not to mention its hordes, last night."

Tudor's Take: Thompson's time coming

Tudor: Carolina enhances its hoops status

RAWLINGS COLUMN - Early flurry fuels Tar Heels' run to championship

Goal reached in emphatic fashion: "After North Carolina dashed past Michigan State and everyone else to the national basketball championship, the best description of the 2008-09 Tar Heels' superiority remained the words spoken by Brad Greenberg way back on March 18."

The Conference Headlines

North Carolina

Not even close: UNC rolls to title : "No matter the outcome of Monday's game, Tyler Hansbrough -- one of the most decorated players in school history -- would have left UNC a winner. But by helping shellac Michigan State 89-72 at Ford Field, he finished his career with the pride of being a national champion."

Return engagement ends perfectly : "Bobby Frasor remembers hearing it from the moment Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Danny Green announced on June 16 they were returning for the 2008-09 season instead of leaving for the NBA."

Heels fulfill their destiny : "At North Carolina, basketball has long been about winning championships, clipping nets, hoisting trophies and hanging banners."

Full Throttle: UNC wins fifth title, and second under Williams: "North Carolina's battle-scarred veterans won the one significant game missing from their resumes, defeating Michigan State 89-72 last night in....."

Tar Heels Roll to Fifth Title (Washington Post): "North Carolina completely dominates Michigan State on a near home court for the Spartans, cruising to an uneventful 89-72 win for its fifth national title in school history."

Tar Heels' Pace Rattles Spartans (Washington Post)

High Heels (Boston Globe): "It was party time for Tyler Hansbrough and his North Carolina teammates after they romped past Michigan State for the NCAA championship."

Lawson steals show: "Throughout Ty Lawson's career, coach Roy Williams has said the North Carolina point guard was only scratching the surface of his ability to be disruptive as a defender."
Jordan speaks on title: "Since he didn't do it when North Carolina won the 2005 national championship in St. Louis, Michael Jordan did not plan to speak to the Tar Heels before they played Michigan State on Monday night for the NCAA title at Ford Field."

Lawson grabs his award: "All eyes were on point guard Ty Lawson's grasp on the Cousy trophy Monday morning when he accepted the award for the nation's best point guard."

UNC seniors end their careers with a flurry: "Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green and Bobby Frasor were entrusted as stewards of the North Carolina program back in 2005, baby-faced freshmen coming to a school that had just won its fourth NCAA championship."

Tar Heels all contribute in NCAA championship win: "As is tradition, every North Carolina player got the pleasure of climbing the ladder and snipping a section of the net after the Tar Heels claimed the NCAA championship Monday night."

NCAA Champs: "Tar Heels dominate Spartans to win title."

It was a game to remember: "It was there in Danny Green's head-bob and smile during pregame introductions. It was there in Tyler Hansbrough's clenched-teeth chase of the game's opening tap."

Time-lapse video: See the celebration on Franklin Street

Read all the UNC stories in the N&O's commemorative section

Panoramic view: Franklin Street celebration

Hansbrough won't donate this memento

No decisions on future yet from Ellington, Lawson

Dean Smith: 'That was sensational'

Seniors relish NCAA title

Ellington makes his mark

Fans get message: Heels run away with title

Balance the key for UNC

Other Conference News

Clemson
USC, Clemson rivalry offers no rest : "If Clemson and South Carolina were looking for a respite from their weekend series against two of the toughest college baseball conferences in the country, they will not find it this week."

Steele tries to mix, match LBs : "Before spring practice kicked off last month, new defensive coordinator Kevin Steele planned to mix and match Clemson’s returning linebackers at the three linebacker spots in his scheme."

Golf: Clemson men leads U.S. Collegiate : "At Alpharetta, David May fired a five under par 67 on Sunday to lead Clemson to a five under par team score of 283 and a one shot team lead after the first round of the United States Collegiate at the Golf Club of Georgia."

Tennis: Tiger women blank Boston : "At Clemson, senior Alexandra Luc won in straight sets in her final regular season match at the Hoke Sloan Tennis Center, and Clemson posted a 7-0 victory against Boston College. ..."

Georgia Tech

Want to return punts at GT?: "Hartstein: Auditions for punt returner continuing as Jackets look to improve at key position."

Six redshirt freshmen who could make an impact

Former Tech star has record-setting quarter

Safety Taylor tackles new role in defense

Defense misses shots during Tech scrimmage

Yellow Jackets O-line hit by injuries

The Daily Roundup: Championship Monday

2009-04-06T09:47:00.003-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!
PHOTO: The winner of the Lawson v. Lucas matchup will determine the outcome.

Getting your mind right:
Hansbrough can cement place in Tar Heel history: "Tyler Hansbrough's career will be defined by 40 minutes. For better or worse. Like it or not."

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Running final lap to title: "It's all simple in North Carolina's camp. Unlike opponent Michigan State, the Tar Heels aren't on a profound socio-economic mission tonight to make folks back home forget slumps."

Rochelle Riley of the Detroit Free Press: Thanks, Spartans! We really needed this: "Thank you, Spartans, for more than you know. Saturday's victory tasted sweeter because we've been counting them on one hand lately. This was the second stimulus package that we needed."

John Feinstein of the Washington Post: Final Has an Epic Feel: "Monday night's championship game has all the makings of a David and Goliath classic."

MITCH ALBOM of the Detroit Free Press Pride not pity should be legacy: "It will not save us. No basketball game can do that. No matter who wins tonight, Tuesday morning the jobs still will be gone, the factories still silent and empty, the houses still for sale or abandoned altogether."

MICHAEL ROSENBERG of the Detroit Free Press: The Spartans are underdogs, but does that mean they don't have a chance? :"I have a theory about upsets: They usually aren't as big as we think they are. One team gets overhyped. (Typical headline: "These guys make Superman jealous.") The other team, the underdog, is outstanding, but people don't realize it yet."

It could be another Magical moment for Michigan St.: "All of the following scenarios would work for Michigan State tonight when it plays for college basketball's national championship against North Carolina at Ford Field."

Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe: Hansbrough spurs bull sessions: "He is the most recognizable player on the most recognizable team. All college basketball fans have their feelings about North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough, and they're not always favorable. He has taken the baton from J.J. Reddick as the Man You Love To Hate."

Lucas and Lawson drive their teams with dazzling quickness : "Ask North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson the first word that comes to mind when he thinks of Kalin Lucas and he doesn't hesitate. "Speed," Lawson said."

Tudor's Take: Title game thoughts

The Conference Headlines:

Falling short in NCAA: "Even if North Carolina gives the ACC its second national championship in five years tonight, the NCAA Tournament continues to produce evidence that the conference isn't as good as it was before it added a 12th team in 2006."

Who's worth their salary?: "ACC coaches continue to make big money. Who's earning their pay? Who isn't?"

North Carolina
For Heels, the dream is now : "The Tar Heels face a Spartans team they beat by 35 points here in December. But Michigan State has since been lifted by the return of injured players and the hopes of an economically depressed city."

UNC goes after fifth NCAA title :"The Tar Heels (33-4), who are gunning for their fifth NCAA championship (and second in five seasons) always expected to be here. That was a motivating factor as to why seniors Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Green, as well as juniors Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington, chose to put off the NBA for another year." Well....6th if you count the Helms Cup....

Lawson UNC's Brightest Star

'Embarrassing' Loss Solidified Spartans

Roy working hard to keep his Heels humble: "North Carolina can play dumb, ignore what December seemed to have illustrated in painstaking detail and pretend there isn't a gulf between the Tar Heels and Michigan State."

Reality Check: Lawson living out his dream: "There are players, and then there is North Carolina's Ty Lawson. There are dreamers, and then there is Ty Lawson."

End Is Near: UNC seniors seek fantastic finish

Hansbrough, Heels trying to go out on top: "You could see it in Tyler Hansbrough’s eyes late Saturday night. You know, those always intense, always focused, wider-than-the-Detroit River eyes? Only now, after North Carolina’s 83-69 Final Four beatdown of Villanova, Hansbrough’s trademarked stare had a new glint to it."

Roe nearly was a Tar Heel : "Two years ago, Delvon Roe found himself "a pen and paper" away from signing to play basketball for North Carolina, but earlier this season, he got an ink job in the form of a Michigan State tattoo just below his left shoulder."

A year building to this: "Tyler came back ... Ty came back ... Wayne came back ... Danny came back ... For this -- another shot at an NCAA men's basketball championship."

You can see it in their eyes: "You could see it in Tyler Hansbrough's eyes late Saturday night. You know, those always intense, always focused, wider-than-the-Detroit River eyes?"

Heels' haven't seen a close one yet this tourney: "Ty Lawson hates close games. "I don't like close games -- close games are a little more scary than blowouts and things like that," North Carolina's point guard said Sunday ahead of tonight's NCAA Championship game between the top-seeded Tar Heels (33-4) and second-seeded Michigan State (31-6) at Ford Field (WRAL, 9:21 p.m.)."

Taking Center Stage: Heels, Spartans are focusing on just one thing: title

Clemson

Golf: Clemson men leads U.S. Collegiate
At Alpharetta, David May fired a five under par 67 on Sunday to lead Clemson to a five under par team score of 283 and a one shot team lead after the first round of the United States Collegiate at the Golf Club of Georgia.

Tennis: Tiger women blank Boston : "At Clemson, senior Alexandra Luc won in straight sets in her final regular season match at the Hoke Sloan Tennis Center, and Clemson posted a 7-0 victory against Boston College. ... "

Recruiting: Rivals battle for defensive back recruit : "THE OFFERS ARE piling up for defensive back Bashuad Breeland (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) of Allendale-Fairfax, but this still looks like a Clemson-USC battle. He attended junior days at both and found something to like at each place."
Baseball: Leggett notches 700th win : "Deeming a four-run inning to be an offensive onslaught summarizes Clemson’s prolonged labors in the scoring department."

Georgia Tech

Favors committed to Tech: "Nation's top high school basketball player not considering UGA or Calipari, Kentucky."

More Travel with the Jackets: "Here's a guide to help fans plan for the Tech's 2009 football season and games away from the Flats."

Former Tech star has record-setting quarter

Safety Taylor tackles new role in defense

Defense misses shots during Tech scrimmage

Yellow Jackets O-line hit by injuries

The Daily Roundup: Thursday

2009-04-02T08:57:00.003-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:

Wall will consider UK, but he's still evaluating : "Coach John Calipari's move to the University of Kentucky doesn't necessarily mean that highly sought basketball recruit John Wall of Raleigh Word of God is bound for the Wildcats."

McDonalds Game - Favors comes up big: "Georgia Tech recruit Derrick Favors scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the East past the West 113-110 in the boys McDonald's All-American game Wednesday night."

A City Turns to Basketball: "Organizers hope this weekend's Final Four gives Detroit a boost that will serve as a prototype for cities hosting similar lucrative events."

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: Now is the time for relevance to return to UVa basketball

Sammy Batten of the FayObserver: Duke pulls in top recruit for 2010

Wildcats in right place: "A week ago, they squared off against Duke in an East Regional semifinal. No problem for coach Jay Wright's Villanova Wildcats, as they blew past the Blue Devils, 77-54, earning a date with top-seeded Pittsburgh."

Peterson is asked to return: "Mountaineers offer their former coach a chance to succeed Fancher."

The conference headlines:

North Carolina

Heels have to be on guard :"The script has played out the same in all four North Carolina losses this season. Villanova has ultra-quick guards who excel at getting into the lane for easy baskets off the dribble. Their strengths mirror those of the four guards who shredded UNC." Yes, but the Heels no longer seem to be going under ball screens and getting burned for jumpers and quick dumps to the basket....they are fighting through those screens now.

Davis wins playing time with Heels, if not arguments:" Ed Davis and Bobby Frasor went back and forth at a team breakfast during North Carolina's East Regional in Memphis, arguing about what they'd do if they were in Jason Capel's shoes and their alma mater faced a school coached by a family member."

Less demand for Hansbrough at this Final Four: "North Carolina senior Tyler Hansbrough admits he felt a bit of relief Sunday evening when the Tar Heels finally captured the South Regional championship and booked a return trip to the Final Four."

Twice as Nice: Copeland, former Reynolds star, will be making his second trip to Final Four: "Mike Copeland is a career reserve at North Carolina, but he's one of the most fortunate players in all of ..."

Are Tar Heels better than 2005 team?

Hansbrough, Lawson lead Wooden team

Ginyard sits, watches, contributes : "Senior Marcus Ginyard sat amid the celebration in the North Carolina locker room on Sunday, a smile pasted on his face as he posed with his team's NCAA Tournament South Regional trophy."

NC State
Wolfpack progressing: "Near the halfway point of N.C. State's spring drills, with seven workouts completed, the improved play at defensive tackle might be the most unexpected development."

Virginia Tech

Is Virginia Tech quarterback Ju-Ju Clayton almost famous? Not yet

Virginia Tech spring football practice: Hokies back to work with high expectations

Clemson
Jamie Harper is slim, trim and ready :" Two side straps held the bottom of Clemson running back Jamie Harper’s practice jersey to rib level Wednesday, exposing his abdominal muscles and flat stomach."

Late pitching dogs Tigers : "Senior closer Matt Vaughn sat alone on the Clemson dugout bench before walking out for a hug from family members."

Tigers increase pay for Purnell, football assistants : "Football season-ticket renewals are in the process of being mailed, and Clemson athletic department officials have their fingers crossed the recession won’t make a major dent in revenue. That hasn’t stopped the Tigers from forking over more money to basketball coach Oliver Purnell and football assistant coaches.

Georgia Tech

Tech recruit Favors has big McDonald's All-American game

Ga. Southern gets permission to interview Tech's Young

Blocking stressed to Tech backs

Big hits, scuffle highlight intense Ga. Tech practice

Miami

Florida Sports Buzz: A peek in the UM huddle: "UM spring football and basketball postscripts: Though there were encouraging signs, questions linger about a defense that ranked 75th against the run and last (119th) with just four interceptions."

Prep basketball all-stars kept with their sport: "He has looked up to Kobe Bryant since he was 8, and dreamed of having his name on his own basketball shoe one day. Yet even Kenny Boynton Jr. had to go through what seems like a South Florida athlete's right of passage -- giving football a chance first."

Florida State

Future Seminole Snaer showcased on big stage: "With a national television audience watching this was a matchup Michael Snaer embraced."

FSU's Hamilton named nation's best coach »: Yes, because you would choose him over K, Williams, Calhoun, or Mr. CalWILDCAT. Whatever....

Rain doesn't keep FSU off the football field »

FSU baseball coaches impressed with Parker as reliever »

FSU beats Florida in weather-shortened game, 3-2 »

FSU's Mangum making transition from corner to rover »

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

2009-04-01T09:55:00.003-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

PHOTO: Heels bringing the "D"!!

Getting your mind right:
From Kentucky.com: It's official: Kentucky hires Calipari : "John Calipari has accepted the University of Kentucky’s offer to become its basketball coach, UK confirmed Tuesday night. College basketball’s leader in overall victories gained the coaching star power its fan base has craved for more than a decade." Wow....Kentucky is going to be working people again as soon as next season. Great, great hire by the Wildcats.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal:
John Calipari won, recruited stars, graduated players and packed the house
Geoff Calkins: Calipari is just the operator he always was
Cal-culus: Some of John Calipari's accomplishments
Timeline of John Calipari in Memphis

College-Basketball Notebook: Another Florida coach gets top job at VCU

Looking Sharp: Wright, known for his fashion sense, shows he can coach: "For a guy who knows his labels, here's one that Jay Wright, Villanova's 47-year-old dapper dandy, might enjoy more than ..."

The conference headlines:

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Three issues at Final Four: "Three things to anticipate during this Final Four: Jim Calhoun dodging recruiting questions, ticket-scalping gone wild and an unlikely star emerging."

North Carolina

Heels find defense makes a difference : "After uneven efforts throughout the regular season, UNC has turned up its defensive intensity during the NCAA Tournament. One of coach Roy Williams' mantras has been that he's never seen a bad defensive team make it to the Final Four."

Tar Heels finally applying pressure: "Defense was supposed to be North Carolina's lone bugaboo this season, the one reason the Tar Heels might not reach the Final Four."

Heels to be on familiar ground

Heels head to Detroit tonight

Green's shooting stroke returns, as he knew it would

Queasy memory for Williams

Color a Heels win anything but blue: "Planning to paint your living room Carolina blue this weekend? Maybe you should hold off because you might not be able to buy the paint -- at least not in Chapel Hill."

Green's shooting stroke returns, just as he knew it would: "Sometimes it seems a lid is on the basket. Sometimes it seems an invisible hand is swatting your shots off the rim."

NC State

N.C. State's spring drills show improved defensive play: "With seven workouts completed, the improved play at defensive tackle might be the most unexpected development at N.C. State's spring drills."

Virginia
Virginia gets a gem: "Tony Bennett isn't Rick Barnes, Tubby Smith or Jeff Capel, but he is an excellent basketball coach and a great hire by Virginia." He'll have to show us...just not sure how that style of play is going to attract the type talent UVa should be getting.

Duke

Blue Devils focus on future: "One game over the course of a 37-game schedule shouldn't dominate the way an entire season is viewed, but for a while, the last image of Duke basketball will be a lasting image."

Georgia Tech

Tech coach could be good fit for Ga. Southern opening

Tech's Dietrich juggles success on, off field

Wide receiver Melton making strides

DE Peters making case to start at tackle

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

2009-03-31T09:32:00.005-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

PHOTO: How does the one who wins ACC Player of the Year NOT make first team All American....but his teammate does? Not saying Hansbrough is undeserving, but ahead of Lawson? This is a classic case of hype vs. reality.

Getting your mind right:
Tony Bennett, meet the ACC: "We’re not sure if the snail’s pace basketball Tony Bennett used to become one of the nation’s hottest coaches in 2007 and 2008 will work at Virginia." He may turn out to be a fine coach, but we're REALLY disappointed that a school like the University of Virginia is to the point where Tony Bennett gets the nod.

Why CBS is making us fans night owls

Izzo has Spartans locked in: "Commit to a Michigan State team coached by Tom Izzo for the full four-year run, and you will play in a Final Four. Since Izzo took over in 1995, every recruiting class has made it to the Final Four once in its four-year cycle."

Woods vs. Nicklaus: "As Tiger continues to climb the sheer face of Mount Jack, only one question will really be left: If both were the same age, would Tiger really have thumped Jack?"

The conference headlines:

Hansbrough repeats as AP All-America

LENOX RAWLINGS of the Winston-Salem Journal: "Wait Over: Heels finally have shot at redemption

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver - Carolina still the best bet

North Carolina

Tar Heels winning big -- or too big? : "While the lopsided wins indicate North Carolina (32-4) is playing extremely well heading into Saturday's national semifinal against Villanova (30-7), they don't guarantee success in the Final Four."

Don't bet against Lawson: "North Carolina hopes to hit the jacket when it heads to Detroit this weekend for the Final Four. Maybe Ty Lawson can show the Tar Heels how."

Making Amends: Heels say that loss to Kansas in semis last year still hurts: "Very little upsets easy-going Danny Green, but one memory has gnawed at him often in the last year. And he's ..."

Duke

Wall visits Duke, keeps Memphis first : "John Wall visited Duke on Sunday and learned a lot about the basketball program from Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski, but Memphis is still Wall's leader." This is also quite interesting....a kid with as many red flags around him as this one and Duke is hot and heavy on him? Perhaps the coaches know something we don't....perhaps he meets the supposed rigid academic requirement of the Basketball program....perhaps Coach K is feeling the heat and knows he needs a world class athlete to lead his charges. Perhaps.....

Duke gets proven commodity in Curry: "Future Duke wing Seth Curry might be as close to a sure thing as you can get in recruiting as a transfer from Liberty University."

Blue Devils land 4-star linebacker : "Duke has received a verbal commitment from Aramide Olaniyan, a highly touted junior linebacker/defensive end who picked the Blue Devils over a long list of strong suitors."

Wake Forest

Wake Forest defense will have a new look next season after losing seven starters

Maryland
Tracking the Terps: UM's $1 million promise fuels debate

Franklin received $1 million promise from Maryland

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech spring football practice: Hokies back to work with high expectations

Clemson
Clemson's Steele upgrades 'bandit' position
First-year defensive coordinator Kevin Steele prefaces most of his comments about Clemson’s new scheme by saying the defense wasn’t broken before — so it didn’t require a lot of fixing.

Purnell hints at shakeup : "In a nutshell, Oliver Purnell blamed defense for Clemson’s late-season basketball demise. Part of it had to with a drop off in intensity and focus."

Booker returns for final season

Georgia Tech

Wide receiver Melton making strides

DE Peters making case to start at tackle

Miami

Jimmy Johnson holds court at Hurricanes practice: "Former UM coach Jimmy Johnson was back on the sideline for spring practice, saying the current crop of Canes has `some tremendous talent.'"

Florida State

FSU senior guard Toney Douglas named third-team All-American: "Add All-American to the already impressive resume Toney Douglas authored in his final season as a Florida State basketball player."

FSU's offense shines in situational scrimmage »

FSU baseball set to face Florida »

FSU men's tennis falls to No. 1-ranked Virginia, 4-3 »

FSU'S Toney Douglas named third-team All-American »

Florida State's Goodman finally feeling good again »

FSU baseball completes weekend sweep vs. Terps »

FSU baseball takes two in Maryland »

Coaches see good signs at FSU football scrimmage »

FSU quartet lightning fast »

The Daily Roundup: Monday

2009-03-30T09:35:00.004-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Photo: And then there were Four....

Getting your mind right:
David Dupree: It all comes down to four :"So now we're down to three -- conferences, that is. That seems to have been the focus for many people, especially pundits, during the early rounds of the NCAA Tournament."

Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post:Tournament Missing Upsets

From the Garden, a feast for the eyes: "The court at TD Banknorth Garden was homogenized. There was no parquet floor, nor were there any Celtics banners to give the place a feel of tradition. What carried the week, especially Saturday night, was the basketball."

Huskies cut celebration short:"By tradition, NCAA regional champions stage elaborate net-cutting ceremonies, with everyone from the leading scorer to the student managers climbing a ladder and taking a snip."

John Feinstein of the Washington Post: Jay Wright and Rollie Massimino Share a Special Bond

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer-Tudor's Take: Behind the 72 points

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver: Final-Four bound Heels follow the game plan perfectly

RAWLINGS of the Winston-Salem Journal: Tar Heels listen to Williams, get serious about playing defense

Sammy Batten of the FayObserver: Coach K answers critics

The conference headlines:

Furman Bisher of the AJC: The Case of ACC basketball

North Carolina

Tar Heels head to Final Four : "Despite watching their star senior get outdueled by Oklahoma star sophomore Blake Griffin, the Tar Heels dominated the Sooners 72-60 with their depth, defense and dynamic point guard Ty Lawson."

Tar Heels shut down Sooners in Elite Eight:"Here was the golden rule to North Carolina's 72-60 victory over Oklahoma, the edict that helped the Tar Heels put the squeeze on the Sooners and advance to the 18th Final Four in program history."

Tar Heels Trounce Oklahoma: "Ty Lawson scores 19 points and Danny Green adds 18 to lead the top-seeded Tar Heels to a 72-60 win over heavily hyped Blake Griffin and Oklahoma in the South Region final."

Lawson taking more active leadership role

Lawson in UNC's playmaking pantheon :"Entering Sunday's NCAA South Regional championship game, North Carolina's Ty Lawson had a modest personal goal."

Green back to stuffing stats

UNC tries out new wide receivers at spring game

Duke

Seth Curry decides to join the Blue Devils : "Seth Curry has found his new basketball home, and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has found a future scorer. Under NCAA rules, Curry will not be allowed to participate next season." Exactly what Duke needs....another shooter. Great for Seth....good kid, good family, good school.

Maryland

Seniors show off tonight :"Maryland and Louisville meet tonight at RBC Center with a women's Final Four berth on the line."

NC State
Holt brothers earn grant for foundation: "On the football field, Torry Holt gained fame catching passes. Brother Terrence Holt carved his niche as a defensive back."

Virginia

Looking back, Jones fit in well at UVa

Clemson
Kornblut: Quarles clarifies his search process :"USC commitment Kelcy Quarles, a defensive lineman from Greenwood, sent a chill through the spines of Gamecock fans last week after he told a North Carolina fan Web site he was going to decommit and re-start the recruiting process.
Tigers."

Tigers' offense shines in first scrimmage : "Two Clemson defensive assistants declined interview requests as they sloshed off the rain-drenched field Saturday. Minutes later, the defense followed after spending 15 minutes running sprints as punishment."

Georgia Tech

Actor Aaron joins Jackets' practice to train for film

Tech puts on pads for scrimmage

Two Tech linemen out with injuries

Louisville transfer RB could be key for Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech’s Paul Johnson lands second recruit from Georgia, DB Fred Holton

Miami

New UM offensive coordinator Mark Whipple adds creative touch: "New UM offensive coordinator Mark Whipple and players emerged encouraged after spring practice, and with good reason. Safety Randy Phillips said this offense will be ''way more creative'' than last year's: ``We have an offensive coordinator with a great mind.''"

Spring game thoughts : "It's hard to really measure this spring game since I came away feeling like we only saw about 25 percent of UM's playbook, and about half of the."

Spring Game highlights, stats: "Greetings from Lockhart Stadium where the Canes are set to kickoff the spring game at 10:30 a.m. If you don't have CSS or don't have a radio."

Florida State

Florida State's Goodman finally feeling good again »

FSU baseball completes weekend sweep vs. Terps »

FSU baseball takes two in Maryland »

Coaches see good signs at FSU football scrimmage »

FSU quartet lightning fast »

Top WR target watches scrimmage »

Dunn praises a coach's role »

Q&A with former 'Nole Warrick Dunn »

The Daily Roundup: Monday

2009-03-23T10:58:00.002-04:00

The BEST ACC BASKETBALL Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
What we learned in the first two rounds : "If North Carolina wins the national basketball championship, Roy Williams should send Louisiana State a thank-you card."

The conference headlines:
And then there were two: UNC, Duke: Road worriers in NCAAs - "There was no denying that the home court was an advantage for both UNC and Duke, particularly on Saturday."

LENOX RAWLINGS of the Winston-Salem Journal - Rebound: Heels, Devils win for ACC

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver - LSU’s defensive whiz no match for Ellington

North Carolina
North Carolina's Lawson hopes his injured toe will not hinder him in Friday's game with Gonzaga
: "A five-day period could determine how long North Carolina lasts in the NCAA Tournament."

Blue Devils stun top-ranked Heels: "The Duke baseball team took its first three-game series from North Carolina since 2001."

Duke
Special-K: Krzyzewski enjoying this Duke team

Maryland
Williams hopes more height helps Terps next year

Toy Department: The Conversation -- The state of Maryland basketball

The Daily Roundup: Thursday

2009-03-19T10:40:00.002-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

PHOTO: GAME DAY!!!

Getting your minds right:
Moniker Madness: "Tudor:At NCAA Tournament time, you have to assume that almost everyone has game."

No Cinderellas: Trying to find a team that comes out of nowhere to make a dent will be hard to find

The Guards to Go Forward: "Guards typically shine during the NCAA tournament, and Maryland has three good ones -- led by junior Greivis Vasquez, pictured -- who are capable of carrying the team."

Jenkins of the Washington Post : How the Better Half Lives

Rick Maese: Bozeman bounces back with Bears

Can't resist the Madness: "March Madness has officially reached new heights. We have been accustomed to our national obsession with the men's basketball NCAA Tournament spawning thousands of office pools, but now the mania has infiltrated the ultimate office. The oval one."

What recession? It's NCAA Tournament time

The conference headlines:

North Carolina

Hansbrough begins quest for NCAA title : "Tyler Hansbrough is on the verge of breaking the ACC's career scoring record. The fans who wear his number probably will be watching."

Gimpy Lawson unlikely to play against Radford

Heels’ hopes put on hold until Lawson’s toe heals: "This little piggy went to market. This little piggy stayed home. This little piggy had roast beef. And this little piggy put North Carolina’s national championship dreams in serious jeopardy."

For Hansbrough, it all comes down to one last NCAA Tournament run: "Make no mistake about it, what happens to North Carolina in the next three weeks will go a long way to coloring how Tyler Hansbrough remembers his final season in Chapel Hill."

Robinson proud of alma mater: "North Carolina assistant coach Steve Robinson was one of the first three basketball players to receive a scholarship at Radford, in 1979."

Unfinished Business: Tar Heels' Hansbrough says records are great, but he wants that NCAA title: "Tyler Hansbrough can make more college-basketball history today when North Carolina starts play in the NCAA Tournament. And this achievement ..."

Duke

ACC title lifts Devils : "After failing to advance past the second round in either of the past two NCAA Tournaments, the Blue Devils understand that people doubt them."

Older, stronger Singler not fading away: "DeCock: Maybe the biggest difference between Kyle Singler this year and Kyle Singler last year is that his teammates are actually seeing him around."

The louder, the better for Duke: " Lots of Duke folks aren't happy about being in Greensboro Coliseum this week for the opening of NCAA Tournament basketball games."

Blue Devils don't mind sharing venue with their rivals:"Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said Wednesday that he didn't mind playing in the same building as North Carolina, but Krzyzewski didn't stop there."

Blue Devils look to get back on NCAA track: "In the not-so-distant past, success for Duke in March was a foregone conclusion. But those days are gone. Believe it or not, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski isn't really worried about it."

Refreshed and Ready: Blue Devils like where they are and say they're better prepared mentally and physically for postseason play

Coach K, Devils feel they can beat expectations

Maryland

UM answered Williams' dare : "Moments after Maryland's 17-point loss at North Carolina on Feb. 3, coach Gary Williams privately challenged the team, asking each of his players to sign their names if they believed they'd beat the Tar Heels in the rematch. All the Terps signed, and 18 days later they rallied to defeat then-No. 3 North Carolina, a pivotal win for their NCAA tournament resume."

As UM feels relieved, Morgan feels renewed: "Two campuses, two perspectives on NCAA tournament."

Clemson
Late nights help Oglesby's range : "The lights remain on inside Littlejohn Coliseum more than two hours after Clemson’s practice ends. Then the sound of a basketball thumping the concrete floor echoes from the tunnel. Sophomore guard Terrence Oglesby and his father, Tony, have arrived."

Notes: Wolverines require long-range solution : "Coach Oliver Purnell does not think Clemson has to make changes to handle Michigan’s unconventional offense."

Florida State

Apology, NCAA fill Wetherell's day »

NCAA Tournament: Download interactive bracket, watch live video »

FSU coaches boast experience at NCAA Tournament »

Semrau, Seminoles aware of N.C. A&T guards »

FSU president Wetherell vows forceful appeal of NCAA sanction »

FSU President T.K. Wetherell apologizes to Samford University for comment »

Season helped 'Noles mature »

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

2009-03-18T10:04:00.003-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage:

Getting your mind right:

Just the facts: 65 tidbits about the NCAA tourney: "It’s that time of year: Buzzer beaters, Cinderellas, blood, sweat and cheers. To get you ready, we put together some facts on the teams and players that are part of March Madness. Some will be gone before you get to know them. Others will become part of the lore. Here are 65 facts to get you ready for the first round of games:"

ACC preseason rewind: Genius or idiot?: "The most popular post on ACC Now in 2008 was the Summer Hoops Preview. With the ACC season in the books, let's go back and see how well J.P. Giglio did."

Curry, Wildcats stop Gamecocks: "Stephen Curry's showed he's still spectacular in the postseason, no matter the tournament."

The conference headlines:

What to expect in ACC: "We examine five storylines for the conference this spring and how they will impact the fall."

North Carolina

Lawson's big toe still a big concern : "Ty Lawson is taking a ribbing from some of his teammates about his lingering toe injury, but it's no laughing matter for North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams."

Lawson could sit out Tar Heels’ opener

UNC's road to the Final Four in Detroit

Tate limited in workout for scouts: "Brandon Tate says his knee is OK and he still expects to be drafted after having ACL surgery during the fall."

Heels prepare to face yet another Greenberg: "For the past two years, North Carolina has beaten coach Seth Greenberg's Hokies in the ACC Tournament, bursting Virginia Tech's NCAA hopes."

Peppers OK with Pats: "Former UNC starJulius Peppers wants out of Carolina and wouldn't mind going to New England. The Panthers will let him go only for what they feel is fair compensation.

Tar Heels show their stuff for NFL scouts: "Brandon Tate just wanted to show several dozen NFL scouts he's almost healthy. A lot of other North Carolina seniors were looking to improve their status in the draft."

Duke

Scheyer a natural leader : "Four years ago, Jon Scheyer's mother called his high school coach one Saturday morning with some unusual news. "Jon is going crazy," coach Dave Weber said Laury Scheyer told."

Duke braces for boos: "Duke is ready to face an unfriendly to crowd during the early rounds of the NCAA games in Greensboro."

Duke shows its versatility: "Once again, the ACC Tournament produced suspense and drama. Of the 11 games in four days, at least eight were highly contested, well played and decided in the last five minutes."

Cutcliffe is upbeat: "Duke football coach David Cutcliffe says he is sleeping well these cool nights."

Florida State

Season helped 'Noles mature »

Tournament standard set for FSU women »

FSU falls to Florida in ninth »

Seminole backup QB Manuel to miss spring »

Bowden mum on sanction on 1st day of spring practice »

Boston College

He grows on them: "Rakim Sanders (left) ranks as BC's third-leading scorer with 13 points per game, averages 4.5 rebounds, and has led the team in scoring nine times this season. He hit buzzer-beating shots in home victories over Virginia Tech (a putback) and Georgia Tech (a baseline jumper)."

Boston College to hit field minus star LB McLaughlin

Clemson
Tigers hope to avoid danger zone : "The question elicited a smile from junior forward Trevor Booker, his admission that Clemson is entering uncharted territory."

Unlucky sevens

Wondering if Clemson?s seed will matter

Hoops and football ramblings

Tuesday practice observations

Miami

Miami Hurricanes, Notre Dame could renew football rivalry: "After a nearly two-decade break, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said the Fighting Irish is ''very interested'' in playing Miami again in football, and the interest is mutual."

University of Miami track champion Murielle Ahoure pursues dream in fast lane: "Ivory Coast-born national champion Murielle Ahoure is living her dream."

Virginia Tech
Duquesne coach Everhart: His heart remains with the Hokies: "Duquesne coach Ron Everhart will be trying to knock off his old school tonight."

Virginia

Leitao had fan in alum Staples

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

2009-03-17T09:25:00.002-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your minds right:

U-Va.'s Leitao Resigns

Coaches UVa should target: "Dave Leitao's ouster as Virginia's coach on Monday caught a lot of people off guard because it doesn't seem to make sense to pay $2.1 million to buy out a coach in such a difficult economy."

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News on the Leitao resignation: AD needs to shoulder the blame, too

BIG BUCKS, LITTLE RESULTS : "In his surfing of the web, Mark Bradley discovered that the Wall Street Journal declared Georgia Tech's Paul Hewitt as the most overpaid coach in college basketball."

Coaches still cashing in: "Salaries rise even as states face big deficits, colleges require cutbacks."

A look at compensation of SEC, ACC coaches

Foul play on black athletes' graduation rates: "We will know the world is truly changing when politicians write letters and make statements that embarrassing graduation rates for their flagship university basketball team are unacceptable."

Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe: Something for all as NCAA Tournament unfolds

The conference headlines:

ACC receives three more bids than year ago : "This Selection Sunday was better for ACC commissioner John Swofford than last season, when only four ACC teams made it to the NCAA Tournament."

The road to St. Louis could be a rough one : "Now that her women's basketball team has received a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie said on Monday that nothing else matters outside of the "six-game project" that awaits the Blue Devils. UNC is a No. 3 seed."

North Carolina

Lawson must practice : "North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson will have to show that he can practice before his coach commits to letting Lawson play on Thursday. Roy Williams said Monday that Lawson "has to practice half the practice [today] and all the practice Wednesday, or I'm not going to play him.""

Radford earns a little airtime
After Radford advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history by beating VMI in the Big South Championship, Highlanders senior Kenny Thomas offered a joyous yet honest assessment that seemed to encapsulate life as a Radford basketball player.

Duke

Smith's return gives Blue Devils a boost in tournament: "Given that Duke guard Nolan Smith hadn't played and barely had practiced for two weeks heading into the ACC Tournament, Coach Mike Krzyzewski had to view any contribution from Smith as a bonus."

Boston College

BC aware that Southern Cal duo demands spotlight

Southern Cal at a glance:"Record: 21-12 Best win: UCLA (65-55 in Pac-10 tournament semifinals) Player to watch: Taj Gibson, a long-armed 6-9 junior forward, is a traditional low-post player. Although he is capable of facing the basket and making short jumpers, he did not attempt a 3-pointer this season. He averages 14.3 points while shooting 59 percent, plus 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per."

Boston College to hit field minus star LB McLaughlin: "Boston College will open spring football practice today as new head coach Frank Spaziani brings his team together for its first official workout, but the Eagles will be missing a key player."

Florida State
FSU will appeal part of sanction: "Florida State will appeal the part of an NCAA sanction that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 in football."

Bowden mum on sanction on 1st day of spring practice »

FSU busy preparing for trip to Boise »

FSU moves around the infield »

Carter shines in front of NFL scouts »

Dance Party: FSU women play N.C. A&T in NCAA tourney »

Clemson
Tigers in need of quick fix : "We examine five areas Clemson should address if it wants to stay alive in the NCAA tournament."

Maryland

Maryland Lands a No. 1: "The Terps earn a No. 1 seed and face Dartmouth in a South Region game in College Park on Sunday."

Guards Make Bears Go: "The Terrapins face a Cal team dependent upon its guards, as the Golden Bears rank No. 1 in the nation in three-point shooting."

Miami

Miami Hurricanes' Frank Haith denies interest in Alabama job: "University of Miami men's basketball coach Frank Haith met with reporters Monday for the first time since his team was blown out in the first round of the ACC tournament and a report surfaced of his possible interest in leaving the Hurricanes for Alabama late last week."

Miami Hurricanes' bats stifled in loss to Duke: "The University of Miami has relied on late-game rallies to get past its Atlantic Coast Conference opponents this season. ninth-inning double lifted them to victory, the Hurricanes (13-3) sat back and watched Duke defeat them 2-0 on Saturday night in front of a packed crowd of 2,694 at Alex Rodriguez Park."

Haith: Alabama interest "just a rumor" : "(We now interrupt the Bryce Brown announcement watch party for a basketball update from the University of Miami. We hope this does not ruin your afternoon). UM men's ..."

NC State

Pack looking for luck: "A box of Lucky Charms sat on the table beside N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien, courtesy of the school's sports information staff."

Virginia

Cavalier women heading to L.A.

Monday: The Daily Roundup

2009-03-16T09:43:00.003-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

PHOTO: Congratulations to the 2009 ACC Tournament Champion Duke Blue Devils.

Getting your mind right:

NCAA Men's Bracket: "Print, study and enjoy this year's NCAA men's tournament bracket." Join the ACC Basketblog Bracket Competition later this afternoon.

Duke defeats Florida State for ACC Tournament Champion: Blue Devils have won 8 of the last 11 ACC Tournament Championships....impressive.

Big East Earns 3 Top Seeds: "Three Big East teams get No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament: Pittsburgh, Louisville and Connecticut, with North Carolina rounding out the top four, despite not making the ACC final." Louisville is fraudulent....so is Oklahoma. You heard it hear first.

Power rankings by teams 1- 33: "The News & Observer and Charlotte Observer rank the 65 NCAA Tournament teams. Rankings set by David Scott and J.P. Giglio. Team capsules compiled by Rick Bonnell, Ron Green Jr., Stan Olson, David Scott, Ken Tysiac and Jim Utter."

Power rankings by teams 34- 65

DuPree: Greensboro hit the jackpot : "Is there any doubt about which of the eight first-round sites for the NCAA men's basketball tournament will be the hottest ticket?"

The conference headlines:

ACC Tournament Notebook: Determination a key for Duke's 17th title

Report: Haith interested in Alabama job: " CBSSports.com is reporting that University of Miami coach Frank Haith is apparently interested in filling the opening at Alabama. According to an industry ..."

Dan Wiederer of the Fay Observer - Tobacco Road Final Four? It's possible

Furman Bisher of the AJC: The Case of ACC basketball

Mark Bradley of the AJC: FSU’s Mr. Douglas returns to green acres and makes hay

UNC, Duke lead 7 ACC teams to NCAA : "March Madness began out of state over the weekend, with Duke winning its 17th ACC Championship in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. But now the madness is coming home."

Duke and UNC staying in N.C.: "With an ACC Tournament championship under its belt, Duke will start its NCAA Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum as a No. 2 seed."

LENOX RAWLINGS of the Winston-Salem Journal: Scheyer plays to strengths to give Duke what it needs

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun: Terps take in moment, with wind at backs: ""They're in. The Terps dance. That's all that counts. And for now, the refreshing breeze is certainly worth appreciating.""

David Steele of the Baltimore Sun: Joyous occasion for Bozeman, Bears

Terence Moore of the AJC: Saint Bobby finally has wings clipped

Duke

Duke has scouting line on Bearcats' top scorer : "Coach Mike Krzyzewski won't have to go far to get a scouting report on Binghamton's leading scorer in preparation for Duke's first-round game Thursday in the NCAA Tournament."

Scheyer brings home MVP : "Jon Scheyer got the best of Kyle Singler by one ballot in the ACC Tournament MVP voting on Sunday, a narrow margin that illustrated how hard it was to determine who had the best weekend for the Blue Devils."

Coach K, Duke live in moment : " Before the season ever started, with Mike Krzyzewski still fighting jet lag from his flight back from Beijing, the Duke coach talked about living in the moment, savoring winning instead of taking it for granted."

Duke rides 3s to title

Big Defense: Zoubek helps Duke tower over FSU

North Carolina
Tar Heels could run into some familiar coaches : "If top-seeded North Carolina is to reach its 18th Final Four, it could face some familiar coaches on the way to Detroit."

Tar Heels' tuneup is no breather: "If North Carolina's final tuneup for the NCAA Tournament is any indication, the Tar Heels could be in for a tense few weeks."

Highlanders familiar with Tar Heels tale: "Big South Conference tournament champion Radford draws North Carolina, a No. 1 seed, for its NCAA opener."

Wake Forest
Wake Forest needs to regain earlier form: "After letdown against Terps, Deacons will face Cleveland State in opener."

Florida State

FSU earns No. 5 seed, to face Wisconsin in Boise

Vitale sees FSU making some noise in NCAA Tournament »: We agree.....

Singleton has coaches, teammates believing »

Clemson
Basketball: Tigers land no. 7 seed, face Michigan : "Several team members acted indifferent when Clemson flashed onto CBS’ NCAA tournament bracket. Lounging in the mini-theater in coach Oliver Purnell’s basement, senior wing K.C. Rivers raised his arms for the media cameras. A handful of players applauded, more out of self-congratulation than anything to do with the draw."

Clemson draws Michigan in NCAA tournament

Maryland

Berth Caps Long Season: "Throughout a season full of on- court intrigue and off-court tumult, Gary Williams was able to keep moving forward while leading the Terps to the NCAA tournament."

Terps, Bears ready to dance: "Maryland's Dino Gregory (left) and Sean Mosley high-five after learning that the Terps had been selected for the NCAA tournament. Maryland, a No. 10 seed, travels to Kansas City to face California in a West regional game Thursday at 2:55 p.m.; Morgan State, seeded 15th, meets Oklahoma on Thursday at 9:40 p.m. "

Virginia Tech

Hokies receive NIT bid and will host Duquesne

Miami

Poor finish hurts Hurricanes, but UM earns NIT bid: "'We are excited to continue to play and have the opportunity to compete for a championship,' UM coach Frank Haith said."

Canes open NIT at Providence Wednesday : "Jack McClinton and the Miami Hurricanes are not going to the Big Dance, but they're season isn't over yet. UM (18-12) earned a bid to the National Invitational ..."

NC State
Wolfpack fails to get NIT bid: "N.C. State's hopes of extending its basketball season flickered out Sunday night." Wow.....

Word of God player Leslie wavers on NCSU:"The mother of Word of God Christian Academy basketball player C.J. Leslie said Sunday that Leslie has withdrawn the verbal commitment he made to N.C. State as a high school freshman."

Georgia Tech

Ex-Jacket Anderson hopes to get into coaching

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

2009-03-11T10:37:00.004-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

PHOTO: The great Everett Case, father of the ACC Tournament:

Getting your mind right:
These coaches won the close games : "For the fun of it, we reviewed the records of all-time ACC men's basketball coaches to see how their teams did in close games. The best was one of the first: N.C. State's Everett Case."

Unable to walk, Rodney Rogers regaining his stride : "For the first time since he was paralyzed from the shoulders down in an accident three months ago, former Wake Forest and NBA basketball star Rodney Rogers is ready to talk."

Bubbles Are Bursting: "Cleveland State's Horizon title makes it more difficult for the likes of Maryland and Virginia Tech to squeeze into the tournament."

ACC tourney a 'big party': "UNC coach Williams says tourney 'a party to make money', but still focused on NCAA."

The conference headlines:

Remembering 5 ACC tourney thrillers: "Sports writer Ken Tysiac gives his rundown on the five most unforgettable ACC Tournament games he has seen from a courtside seat on press row."

ACC Insider: Numbers, intangibles blur on the ballot : "I waited until the almost the last possible moment before pushing the button and e-mailing my ballot to the ACC office Sunday night. That’s how difficult some of the decisions were."

Veterans abound in ACC Tournament: "Clemson senior forward K.C. Rivers said the ACC Tournament will be like a neighborhood game among friends -- only in a much larger arena."

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Being the top rookie carries no guarantee: "It's a bright day near the end of a gloomy season for Virginia basketball player Sylven Landesberg."

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver: Why ACC Player of the Year Lawson got Wiederer's vote

North Carolina
Toe injury could put UNC's Lawson on bench: "North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson beat out the rest of the league for ACC Player of the Year honors on Tuesday, but his status is uncertain for this weekend's ACC Tournament in Atlanta."

Lawson beats Douglas, Hansbrough for ACC player of year, but may miss tourney: "On the same day Ty Lawson won the ACC player of the year award, both he and Roy Williams cast doubt about whether North Carolina's point guard would play when the Tar Heels open the ACC Tournament on Friday."

Hansbrough a semi-unanimous choice? : "On the ACC's official Web site, there's a release that heralds the fact that North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough became the league's first unanimous four-time All-ACC selection on Monday."

Duke

Duke prepares for ACC Tournament: "Junior forward Gerald Henderson says Duke has moved past the loss to rival North Carolina."

Duke's Smith has light workout: "ACC NOTEBOOK:Duke reserve guard Nolan Smith participated in "light basketball activities" Tuesday for the first time since suffering a concussion on Feb. 25, team spokesman Matt Plizga said."

Ready for the tourney: "Duke's two all-ACC selections say they're feeling good physically and mentally heading into postseason play, which they will need if the Blue Devils are to flourish in the ACC Tournament."

Clemson

Tigers hope to find stride in ACC tournament

Clemson spring practice observations : "Paul Strelow shares a few observations from Tuesday night's Clemson spring football practice."

Florida State

FSU's Hamilton, Douglas earn ACC accolades

'Noles baseball get back on track »

New faces emerge in FSU secondary »

FSU women learn the importance of balance »

Seminoles win two vs. UNC in softball »

Miami

Edgerrin James, Javarris James hoping for rebound in '09

Telemaque itching to be next playmaker in secondary

Miami Hurricanes baseball team gets scare, then wins: "It was a victory that hurt for Harold Martinez. The Hurricanes handled St. Joseph's 11-6 on Tuesday night at Alex Rodriguez Park, but the Canes received a scare in the fourth inning when Martinez, taking a lead off first base, got hit by a line drive from the bat of teammate Chris Hermann."

Virginia

Landesberg Is Top Rookie

Landesberg: Top frosh not enough

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

2009-03-10T09:50:00.002-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
ACC HONORS: The Basketblog releases it's annual all conference team by position tomorrow.

Mock went both ways in rivalry : "Bernie Mock, 86, is believed to be the only player to captain both North Carolina and N.C. State's basketball teams."

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver: ACC power rankings

Feinstein of the Washington Post: Mason's Future Still Bright

The Conference Headlines:

A "no" vote for ACC voting system: "A panel of media members, divided between each region and who have a chance to see most teams in person, would be the best solution for picking the All-ACC first team."

All-ACC picks show there was room to debate :"Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg predicted that it would be extremely difficult for writers and broadcasters to deliberate over some worthy All-ACC candidates."

Hansbrough is still the best: "The ACC men's basketball player of the year will be named this afternoon, and it almost certainly will be North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson. Voters got the team right, but they picked the wrong guy."

ACC Insider: The positives, negatives that charged up final week

Duke and UNC skip Georgia Dome shootaround: "Duke and UNC are the only schools that won't be participating in open practices at the Georgia Dome on Wednesday."

North Carolina, Duke women look forward to NCAAs: "ACC Tournament losses to Maryland provided tough test."

North Carolina

Hansbrough unanimous all-ACC pick for 4th time: "Tyler Hansbrough's impressive list of accolades continued to grow Monday when the North Carolina star became the first player in league history to be unanimously selected four times to the all-Atlantic Coast Conference team."

ACC INSIDER: Routine win over Duke no downer for Tar Heels

Duke

Scheyer still gets his share of points: "Rather than looking at his lineup in terms of guards, forwards and centers, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski always has said he has a lineup of basketball players."

Clemson
Korn shows ability to be leader : "The dynamic felt considerably different for Clemson quarterback Willy Korn, and it had nothing to do with it being the team’s first day of spring practice under Dabo Swinney."

Notes: Clemson QB plans to transfer : "Jon Richt, a freshman quarterback who redshirted last fall, has left the program and intends to transfer, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Monday."

Florida State

Wetherell at odds with FSU vacating victories: "Before he fights, T.K. Wetherell wants to talk."

FSU's Douglas named to All-ACC first team »

FSU's Watson missing at linebacker for spring practice »

Busch, McGee in weekend rotation for FSU »

FSU baseball shuffles pitching rotation »

Miami

University of Miami's Jack McClinton on All-ACC First Team: "A sprained left knee slowed Jack McClinton down toward the end of the regular season. It didn't stop him, however, from capping his senior season by earning some more special honors."

Canes face Virginia Tech in ACC opener : "Frank Haith's basketball team now knows who it will open the ACC Tournament against on Thursday in Atlanta -- the Virginia Tech Hokies. Virginia Tech (17-13, 7-9 ACC) ..."

Georgia Tech

Jackets on All-ACC squads: "Forward Lawal named to third and defensive teams, while Shumpert made All-Freshman Team."

JACKETS' PRO DAY WORKOUTS : "Nearly 30 NFL representatives witnessed a dozen prospects, including potential first-round pick Michael Johnson, run through a variety of drills."

Johnson dazzles NFL scouts at Pro Day

Battle over state recruits:"Coach Johnson says Tech's win over UGA had positive recruiting impact."

The Daily Roundup: Monday

2009-03-09T09:47:00.003-04:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

PHOTO: Tar Heels Capture ACC Regular Season Crown

Getting your mind right:

Hoops hysteria? It's a slam-dunk : "This week ignites four weeks of hysteria over men's college basketball. For most Triangle fans, it starts Thursday with the opening of the ACC Tournament at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta and culminates with the Final Four at Ford Field (finally, something good will happen for Detroit) on the first Monday in April."

ACC teams' spring football outlook

The Conference Headlines:

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer:Lawson's everyday play makes him MVP -
North Carolina led Duke 28-24 when Tar Heels playmaker Ty Lawson got his only rest during Sunday's ACC basketball showdown in the Smith Center.

RAWLINGS of the Winston-Salem Journal - In the End: Hansbrough has his say

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver: Determined effort adds to seniors' legacy

Observations: "You could have put together an incredible alumni game with the guys who were in the crowd. North Carolina-Duke on senior day brought out a huge contingent of Tar Heels basketball celebrities."

North Carolina

Heels sweep Devils for regular-season crown: "Let the record show that Tyler Hansbrough fouled out of his final game at the Smith Center. So not every detail of his senior day was letter perfect."

Heels should look beyond this week: "North Carolina wrapped up another regular season title and likely another No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament thanks to another win over Duke on Sunday night."

Seniors leave in style : "After every big victory this basketball season, North Carolina's seniors tempered the accomplishment with the reminder that there's more to do. Yet Sunday, after beating Duke 79-71 in their regular-season finale, they could take a moment to appreciate all they have done."

Counting down Tyler Hansbrough's top 10 shots

Maryland

NO. 4 MARYLAND 92, NO. 8 DUKE 89, OTTerps women crowned: "Maryland's Marissa Coleman hugs coach Brenda Frese after the Terps' 92-89 overtime victory over Duke for the ACC tournament championship. Coleman scored 28 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, leading the Terps to their first conference tournament title since 1989."

Terps denied by Virginia

Tracking the Terps: Thoughts on the Virginia stunner

Wake Forest
Deacons enter postseason on a roll: "No. 10 Wake Forest will hit the ACC Tournament carrying a full head of steam after blowing past No. 18 Clemson."

Boston College

BC 67, Ga. Tech 66 Sanders proves to be a go-to guy

Florida State
Hokies find hoop elusive against FSU: "Tech shoots a season-low 30.8 percent from the floor in Tallahassee. Florida State 65, Virginia Tech 53"

'Noles nail down tourney bye with win over Hokies: "Toney Douglas scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half, leading No. 24 Florida State to a 63-53 win over Virginia Tech on Sunday and giving the Seminoles their first opening-round bye in the ACC tournament."

Miami

UM men's basketball team wins regular-season finale

Miami Hurricanes hope to crash the party:"The Hurricanes likely will need two wins at the ACC tournament to keep alive their hopes for a bid to the NCAA Tournament."

Scrimmage highlights : "Just watched the pregame ceremony to honor the four seniors on Frank Haith's basketball team. Too bad I was only one of about 2,000 on hand to catch ..."

Tough love worked for Ojomo: "Randy Shannon's tough love approach isn't for everybody. We learned that last season with quarterback Robert Marve. You remember: Marve's dad said Shannon didn't have a ..."

Duke

Coach K shortens Duke's bench: "You know it's almost the middle of March when daffodils are blooming, you're comfortable in your house without the furnace running, and Duke's bench gets shorter than Bob Knight’s temper."

Devils come close but can't get over hump: "The Duke Blue Devils had triumphed in four consecutive pressure-packed games to put themselves in position to play for a share of the ACC's regular season championship. "

Coach K feels better about this loss

Duke better equipped for March

Clemson
Tigers fall to Wake, limp into postseason : "The chance for a rare road top-25 win having slipped through its fingers, Clemson’s players slowly trudged across the court to their huddle in the waning minutes."

Football: 5 destinies unfolding now : " Although only three of Clemson’s nine assistants are new to the staff, Dabo Swinney has urged all of his coaches to wipe the slate clean and evaluate each player with an open mind."

Clemson basketball buzz : "Sophomore point Demontez Stitt kept Clemson in the game. And then he played a prominent role in taking it out. Stitt notched 15 of his career-high 21 points in the first half, scoring the team’s final 10 in the final five minutes."

Clemson basketball postgame : " Clemson was up 44-36 with a minute left in the first half when Wake Forest chased down an ill-advised baseline inbounds pass at halfcourt and converted a lay-up. The Demon Deacons seized momentum for good when Stitt missed a jumper and they got a dunk on a three-on-one break with two seconds left, trimming the deficit to four."

NC State

Pack seeks vengeance vs. Vasquez: "There are two ways to look at N.C. State's opener Thursday in the ACC Tournament. On one hand, there's nobody some Wolfpack fans would rather see than Greivis Vasquez. On the other hand, there's nobody N.C. State might want to see less than Grevis Vasquez."

Recruit spurns Pack: "N.C. State's hopes of landing a high-profile spring signee in basketball are dwindling." That's bad news, losing Cousins to Memphis and Favors to GT....kind of makes signing the one and done Wall out of Durham pretty important for Sid and the Pack.

Virginia

UVa aides not downfall of Leitao's club

Georgia Tech

Johnson: UGA's got edge, but... : "Tech's Paul Johnson says Tech's win over UGA had positive recruiting impact, admitting "Georgia has a lot of advantages in the state.""

Previewing Tech Pro Day: "Expect NFL hopefuls from The Flats to participate in Monday's drills at Rose Bowl Field."

Tech loses season finale in final seconds

Shumpert may miss Jackets' regular-season finale

Three Jackets leaving football team

The Daily Roundup: Free Throw Friday

2009-03-06T09:21:00.002-05:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:

The Weekend Smoke - Stogie Tips: Begin at the End: "Passing along pointers to novice cigar smokers is one of our major goals at StogieGuys.com. So, with that in mind, here are a few more tips to help you enjoy this beloved hobby even more."

Checking out the in crowd: "With Selection Sunday slightly more than a week away, let's look at all 31 conferences, predicting how many NCAA Tournament bids each will get and which teams will compete for them."

Football legend McAfee dies at age 90: "Duke football legend George McAfee, a member of the sport's most prestigious halls of fame, died Wednesday evening at the age of 90."

The cconference headlines:

Caulton Tudor: John Wall would be success at State : "This is a different kind of "Dear John" letter. It's not about leaving. It's about staying."

Caulton Tudor: Hamilton, Skinner in two-horse race

LENOX RAWLINGS: UNC shows grit that it will need in postseason

Might Be March Sadness: "Despite three Final Four appearances this decade, all of the DC/Virginia region's college teams could be shut out of the NCAA tournament this year for the first time since 1978."

Duke

Krzyzewski makes all the right moves : "Shortly after his team's humiliating, 27-point loss on Feb. 4 at Clemson, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski met with Duke students for a discussion on the program."

Boston College

BC has many points of view

Clemson
Clemson QB competition gets thrown open : "Dabo Swinney predicted Clemson’s defensive coaches will be afforded the luxury of working in anonymity when spring practice begins Monday. "Everybody's going to want to know what’'s happening at quarterback," Swinney said. "And so will I.""

Correction: Still one 6th-place scenario

Tigers now down to 4th- or 5th-place possibilities

Georgia Tech

THREE JACKETS LEAVING TEAM : "A-back Greg Smith (left), quarterback Bryce Dykes (top right) and defensive back Jake Blackwood have left the Georgia Tech football team."

Miami
Former Miami Hurricanes coach Larry Coker hired to lead Texas-San Antonio
Former Miami coach Larry Coker has been hired to lead the new Texas-San Antonio football program, his first coaching job since the Hurricanes fired him in 2006. - 3:34 AM ET

Georgia Tech deflates Miami Hurricanes' NCAA Tournament bubble: "Georgia Tech's Lewis Clinch scorched Miami for 30 points, and in the process, deflated the Hurricanes' hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid."

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

2009-03-04T09:35:00.003-05:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
At the free-throw line, the stats just stand still:"Basketball in the United States has changed in myriad ways over the decades, from flat-footed set shots to dunks, from crotch-hugging uniforms to baggy knee-length shorts, from the dominance of American players to the recent infusion of international stars."

The conference headlines:
Vasquez elevates play, now worthy of POY look: "As for ACC Player of the Year, one who has come out of the woodwork and said, "Look at me!" is Maryland's Greivis Vasquez." Uhhhhhh....no disrespect intended to Mr. Vasquez but we disagree.

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver: Henderson steals show on Senior Night

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun: No date for Big Dance yet for Maryland

Recruiting Report: Va. cornerback discusses commitment to UM

Recruiting Report: N.Y. tight end discusses commitment to UM

ACC notes: Hansbrough finds less charity : "Next thing you know, Mike Krzyzewski will be pining that ACC officials don’t give Duke enough charging calls."

NC State

Search ends for Corey Smith : "The Coast Guard suspends search for former N.C. State football standout Corey Smith and two others, saying any survivors would have been found." This is tragic. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Smith family and the Wolfpack Nation."

Lowe pays tribute to McCauley, Fells : "N.C. State seniors Courtney Fells and Ben McCauley have been through plenty of ups and downs in their college basketball careers."

Duke

Blue Devils hang tough : "All season long, Duke's players have said Mike Krzyzewski is determined to win another championship. After edging Florida State team 84-81 Tuesday, the Blue Devils are on the verge of accomplishing that."

Singler gives Devils a second-half lift: "Rushing back to the locker room after Duke's 84-81 win over Florida State, assistant coach Steve Wojciechowski gave Kyle Singler a bearhug in the hallway of Cameron Indoor Stadium."

Clemson
Tigers secure winning ACC mark: "Clemson forwards Trevor Booker, Raymond Sykes and Jerai Grant turned the second half against Virginia into their own personal dunk contest and lifted the 18th-ranked Tigers to a 75-57 victory on Tuesday night."

Postgame: Fitting finale for Rivers : "It probably wasn’t the final home performance senior guard K.C. Rivers dreamed of, but it was a fitting end for a player who claims to value wins over stats."

Story: Tigers slam down Cavaliers 75-57

Clemson junior might pull disappearing act

Wake Forest
Demon Deacons come up big: "Al-Farouq Aminu scored 16 points and had a career-high 14 rebounds, Jeff Teague scored 17 and No. 10 Wake Forest dominated the paint in a 65-63 victory over on Tuesday night."

Dominating inside: Deacons, with big edge in paint, hold off Terrapins 65-63 : "Surging Wake Forest was a tall order last night for a Maryland team desperately needing a victory to bolster its...."

North Carolina
UNC's Michael gets a jump on college: "The original plan had Levi Michael at home in Welcome, preparing for his senior high school baseball season and maybe taking a few college prep courses."

Heels head into drills with concerns, three new assistant coaches : "The way Butch Davis sees it, between now and March 28 could have a large bearing on what kind of season North Carolina's football team will have."

Tar Heels have had trouble with Hokies

Virginia Tech
Hokies again need big win: "It was after North Carolina needed a buzzer beater from Tyler Hansbrough to beat Virginia Tech in the semifinals of the 2008 ACC Tournament that Hokies coach Seth Greenberg questioned the sanity of anyone who would've kept Virginia Tech from the NCAA Tournament."

With Big Games Left, Hokies Trying Not to Think Bid: Va. Tech Tries to Avoid Tournament Speculation

Maryland

Wise: Spectacular Bid?

Tracking the Terps: Did you notice that ...

Miami

University of Miami tailback Mike James is a contented Cane

Former Miami Hurricanes football star Ed Reed gives hoops team pep talk: "Former UM safety Ed Reed delivered a pregame speech Tuesday to the Canes before they leave to face Georgia Tech in a must-win game."

University of Miami football seniors try to impress NFL scouts:"Linebacker Glenn Cook was one of 17 seniors from 2008 to take part in UM Timing Day, a day-long combine. 'This is an important step to the rest of our lives,' Cook said."

Canes need more than two wins to go dancing : "Frank Haith's basketball team has one of best NCAA Tournament bubble resumes is the country, one that features a strong strength of schedule, no bad losses (teams ranked ...'

Dunbar just the start at Booker T? : "Unless you forgot to pay your monthly subscription to InsideTheCanesportTimes or were out enjoying two days off on South Beach like I was this past weekend (leading my ..."

Streeter shines on third day of spring : "Each time I think about my trip to Dallas two years ago to watch Miami Northwestern take on Southlake Carroll, the first image that always pops into my mind is the one ..."

Georgia Tech

ONE LAST SLAM

Tech seniors look to end season on high note

Dad's murder conviction among Tech player's challenges

Tech players prepare for spring with grueling workouts

The Daily Roundup: Free Throw Friday

2009-02-27T09:52:00.003-05:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:

The Weekend Smoke: Stogie Reviews: Paul Garmirian Gourmet Belicoso Fino ’91

It's time to start getting selective: "We are on the cusp of the madness of March, the heart and soul of the college basketball season. Yes, we know there are regular-season games that still have tremendous meaning in terms of not only qualifying for the postseason (the NIT guarantees spots for all regular-season conference champions) but for the top NCAA Tournament seeds."

Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post: Terps Still Have a Shot - "Maryland put itself behind the eight ball but still has the area's best shot at an NCAA at-large berth."

The conference headlines:

DeCock: Pack earns respect of Wake's Gaudio

Economy dictates changes for college athletics : "Local college athletic departments says they are insulated from budget cuts but remain at the mercy of how people spend their dwindling entertainment dollars."

Wake Forest
'Superman' pays a visit : "James Johnson delivered his signature performance to date at Wake Forest and that was all she wrote for N.C. State." Dude is the real deal....NBA Today?

JOHN DELONG of the Winston-Salem Journal: Smith seems to have his free-throw woes solved

Miami
McClinton comes through at right time: "Jack McClinton scored just 11 points, well below his average, but hit a huge 3-pointer with 47 seconds to play on Thursday night to give Miami a two-possession cushion and the Hurricanes held on to beat Virginia 62-55."

Jack, Canes get job done at Virginia : "I wasn't in Charlottesville for tonight's must-win game for the Canes, but I did catch UM's 62-55 win over Virginia at home and wanted to share a few observations..."

NC State

N.C. State point guards make improvements:"Better ball handling by the point guards has made it possible for N.C. State to play three post players."

Defense aside, Pack making progress: "N.C. State's not a bad team, not since the first seven ACC games anyway, it's just a team with no margin of error."

Virginia
'UVa goes cold at wrong time: "Miami held Virginia without a basket on its last six possessions of the game and pulled away for a 62-55 victory at John Paul Jones Arena."

North Carolina
Tar Heel may have edged Hansbrough for team superlatives: "With his superlative play for most of the season, Ty Lawson seems to have ascended to the top of North Carolina's food chain." I would agree with that. Hansbrough is the most consistent force on the team but Lawson is the MVP. No Lawson=no chance at a championship for the Heels.

Duke
Duke's Smith out indefinitely: "Duke sophomore reserve guard Nolan Smith is out indefinitely after suffering a mild concussion during Wednesday night's 78-67 win at Maryland, Duke officials announced Thursday afternoon."

Georgia Tech

Spurned QB recruit speaks: "Aycock thought coach Johnson was bluffing, when he threatened to yank his scholarship offer. Whoops."

Recruiting: Bios on Tech '09 football signees

Q&A with Jackets safety Morgan Burnett

Tickets made available for ACC tournament at Dome

The Daily Roundup: Thursday

2009-02-26T09:40:00.003-05:00

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
Hudson left N.C. for 'Big Time' : "Lou Hudson was no different than many youngsters growing up in North Carolina: He loved ACC basketball."

The conference headlines:

Dan Wiederer of the FayObserver: ACC power rankings

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun: Minus Vasquez, it doesn't add up

Duke

Terps keep it closer than at Cameron, but Duke pulls away for road victory: "Maryland fans are out for blood when Duke comes to town, and Wednesday night at the Comcast Center, they effectively got it."

Duke's Henderson a force

Virginia Tech
'Tougher' Hokies dump Tigers: "Virginia Tech reverses its fortunes down the stretch in an upset of Clemson. Virginia Tech 80 No. 12 Clemson 77.

Boston College

BC beats another top ranked ACC team

Maryland

D.C. Sports Bog: Operation Scheyerface

Terps Insider: Three Up, Three Down

Heyward-Bey up to speed

Clemson
Tigers slip up, slide down standings : "Clemson’s game against Virginia Tech had to come down to the final minute. After all, each of their past seven ACC meetings had been decided by five points or fewer. This one provided the suspense but chose a different outcome."

Postgame: Early energy fades for Clemson : "Adding 10 minutes to pregame warm-ups generated the rapid start Clemson coach Oliver Purnell had desired. Sustaining the momentum was a different story."

Tigers newcomer not a typical freshman : "Suggesting that Clemson freshman Chris Dwyer pitched beyond his years in his debut Saturday requires clarification."

Tigers' bats wake up late to whip Terriers : "John Nester and Matt Sanders hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning to blow the game open as No. 19 Clemson beat Wofford 8-2 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday."

Florida State
'Noles left with sour taste after loss

Closing suits FSU's Marshall »

FSU swimming breaks two school records »

FSU women can't get past Virginia »

Florida State's Busch enjoying relief work »

Turnovers, misses haunt FSU at BC »

Michigan gets by FSU softball in 11 innings »

NC State

Lowe's tinkering pays off for Pack : "In year three of Sidney Lowe's tenure at N.C. State, his coaching philosophy is just starting to emerge. Lowe's style now features elements from both UNC and Duke."

Georgia Tech

President's athletic impact: "Ken Sugiura wonders what a new school president will mean for the athletic program at Tech."

Q&A with Jackets safety Morgan Burnett

Tickets made available for ACC tournament at Dome

WBC forces Braves to cut Georgia, Tech from spring schedule

Q&A with Jackets LB Kyle Jackson

Jackets welcome time off before UNC game

DE Johnson takes criticism in stride

Jackets tie mark for ACC losses in season

Miami

Jacory Harris: 'New playbook like a dictionary' : "Hurricanes football is back in session. Day 1 of spring practice is in the books. What happened? What was said? What did we learn about Randy Shannon's football team ..."

Miami Hurricanes take the field with Jacory Harris as unquestioned leader: "Buoyed by new starting quarterback Jacory Harris, the Canes returned to the football field for the start of spring practice. -"

Spring football underway :"The 2009 season officially got underway moments ago with the start of 15 spring practices at Greentree Field. The media is getting a rare opportunity to..."

Harris, Canes eagerly embrace Whipple's expansive playbook: "Buzz off the opening of UM spring practice: Jacory Harris said new coordinator Mark Whipple -- with his ''humongous'' playbook -- has given an NFL feel and approach to UM's offense, and fans will see big changes."

Haith lands commitments for 2011, 2012 :"The Miami Hurricanes might not be done with their 2009 singing class yet, but that doesn't mean they're waiting to get started on 2010, 2011 or even 2012. Monday ..."

Virginia

UVa staff familiar with UM's McClinton