The Daily Roundup: Thursday

The BEST ACC Sports Coverage!!!
PHOTO: Born to run.

Getting your mind right:
From KFC to NBA? Dreamer has doubters :6-7 JOHNSON STAYS IN DRAFT, Little-known freshman played in Rock Hill.

PGA moves toward drug testing:" The PGA Tour is getting closer to a rule on performance-enhancing drugs, and with testing likely to follow, commissioner Tim Finchem says golf organizations around the world should make sure they're on the same page." Very, very interesting.

Dascenzo: Duncan shines in San Antonio : "As perplexing as it may seem -- even to those so-called purists who claim the NBA is more entertaining than college basketball -- the truth is still the truth."

Fans Back Earnhardt's Move to Hendrick : "Eileen Hill was slicing potatoes and onions under the awning of her camper, covered in Dale Earnhardt Jr. garb close to a red chair with a No. 8 -- of course."

Jordan fine for hiring in the 'family': "If I ran a business, I'd fill the most important jobs with people I respect and trust. In other words, I'd hire a lot of my friends and relatives."


The conference headlines:
College World Series
Ackley finally awakens : "Freshman Dustin Ackley's 3-run homer helps the Tar Heels avoid elimination in a 6-1 victory against Rice. Today's game will decide who advances to this weekend's best-of-three championship series."

Woodard atones for bad outing: "Pitcher Robert Woodard returned for his senior season intent on leading North Carolina to an NCAA baseball championship."


U.S. Track and Field Championships
Dix Has Own Timeline: "Florida State track sensation Walter Dix is seen as the nation's most promising young sprinter and also something of an enigma."


Miami
UM hoops secures combo guard Roberts: "The University of Miami wrapped up its first men's basketball commitment for 2008 Wednesday when 6-5 combo guard Quincy Roberts of Harrisburg, Pa., announced he was picking the Hurricanes over Florida State and Virginia Tech."
From the Eye on the U Blog - Summer Check-In: "Can't lie to you Eye on The U Crew. I've been enjoying my summer break even though a few stories have roped me back into work and kept me away from the beach. That being said, its never a bad thing to give you a place to talk Canes. Let's start with the men's basketball team." Get over there!


Georgia Tech
Ramblin' Wreck a wreck: "Vintage car that has led Jackets onto field since '61 damaged while being towed to wedding."

Woodson likes Crittenton: "Hawks coach says ex-Tech guard has 'great body, great size for a point guard' after workout."


Florida State
Bowden's new staff can make difference: " Florida State needed to get back its energy after six-loss season."


NC State
Crest linebacker commits to Pack: "Shelby Crest linebacker Dwayne Maddox committed to N.C. State on Tuesday."

From StateFansNation:
1986: V Interview on CBS
ACC’s Point Guard Situation
Get over there!!


Clemson
Tigers to be represented at U.S. track meet


Virginia Tech
Weaver advances in British Amateur

Porcha named women's basketball assistant


Virginia
Thompson Adds ABCA All-America Honors to Postseason Awards


Duke
Devils won't see Coach G soon: "Texas-Duke women's game canceled." Of course.....