The Daily Roundup: FreeThrowFriday

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Getting your mind right:

The Weekend Smoke from the Stogie Guys - Stogie Reviews: Nat Sherman Suave De Witt

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun: Va. Tech fans, teams heal as one

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer- Hope hangs by a thread: "Strange as it sounds, Duke finally is on the verge of winning a football game. It will happen in Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, when the Blue Devils stage their intrasquad spring game. "

Lawyer: Chatman did not freely resign;'Pokey Chatman was given two hours to resign or be fired, says her attorney, arguing the former Louisiana State University women's basketball coach is entitled to damages and compensation for the final two years of her contract. "I don't believe her consent to the resignation was fairly obtained or freely given," attorney Mary Olive Pierson said." That's going to end poorly....

Dale Jr.: No offer made yet: "Driver downplays report that he has been promised 51% of DEI
Dale Earnhardt Jr. fended off questions Thursday that an offer had been made by Dale Earnhardt Inc. to give him 51 percent ownership of the company."

The conference headlines:
ACC, ECU: 'Today, we are all Hokies' :"Today, we are all Hokies." That's the message the ACC is sending during its spring championship season."

ACC to Honor Victims

Virginia Tech

Va. town weeps for fallen 'star':"Jarrett Lane, slain in Blacksburg, was so admirable even the adults of Narrows looked up to him."

Tech hat auction open til May 3

Days after tragedy, Hokies take court

Coaches reflect on tragedy

Beamer alters priorities

Beamer comforts students at Va. Tech

Beamer stresses recovery :"Yes, Frank Beamer would have liked to watch his quarterbacks throw, his offensive linemen block, his defenders cover."

NC State

Wolfpack's QB race is wide open:"Daniel Evans doesn't lack confidence. "

Clemson

Drug link unlikely to hurt Adams: "Former Clemson defensive end Gaines Adams was one of three projected top-10 draft picks to have reportedly admitted using marijuana to NFL teams."

Georgia Tech

CALVIN CONTROVERSY :"A report has surfaced claiming that former Georgia Tech wideout Calvin Johnson is one of three highly touted college players who admitted to marijuana use at the NFL Combine. The Pro Football Weekly report raises questions over whether Johnson position in the upcoming draft could be affected. "

Gailey defends Johnson:"Coach says report of Johnson admitting pot use should not affect receiver's draft status."

Florida State

Bowden announces lineup:"Florida State coach Bobby Bowden shared his first-team lineup and enthusiasm for... "