Friday, August 17, 2007

The Daily Roundup: FreeThrowFriday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!
Getting your mind right:

The Weekend Smoke from the Stogie Guys: Stogie Reviews: Partagas Serie D No. 4 (Cuban). Get over there!

Paul Moody of the Richmond Times Dispatch: Vick deal? He deserves maximum: "For taking part in the execution of eight pit bull terriers, by hanging, drowning and slamming one to the ground, Michael Vick faces 12 to 18 months in prison." Mr. Moody forgets one key word...."allegedly." Not saying that Mike wasn't involved...don't know one way or the other, but we certainly know that these are only allegations (pretty graphic and despicable allegations, but only allegations nonetheless).

Andrew Jones of the ACC Insider:

Yates Named UNC's Starting QB: "Redshirt freshman from Marietta, Ga., beats out sophomore Cam Sexton and will start the opener versus James Madison.

N.C. State Football Notes:"News on the depth at tight end and O'Brien's views on using starters on special teams."

Duke Reinstates Tauiliili:"Blue Devils linebacker returns to team despite unresolved legal troubles."
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Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh Newsand Observer: Logan getting real in Boston : "Steve Logan gets lost occasionally and lots of folks don't understand much of what he says, but life in Boston hasn't dulled his sense of humor."


The conference headlines:
Wake Forest
A Steed In Need: WFU assistant is seeking depth on offensive line: "He was named after a secret agent, but there's nothing clandestine about assistant coach Steed Lobotzke's assessment of Wake Forest's offensive line."

Deacons have first scrimmage:"Grobe says he's encouraged by running back Andrews' performance."


Boston College
BC defense tackling remaining obstacles: "The news had just been flashed to the Boston College football players. Ten-year coach Tom O'Brien, who had recruited all of them, nurtured them, consoled them, guided them through college, was leaving to take over at North Carolina State."


Maryland




Virginia Tech



Virginia
Cavalier Training Camp Report for Aug. 16 :"Training camp entered the second half with two practices..."


Clemson
McElrathbey injury could scramble tailback roster: "Bowden seeks advice as to eliminating format of two-a-days. Adding another tailback to the mix before fall camp may prove a wise move."

Admissions should be left out of coaches’ hands: "NOW THAT STEVE Spurrier has spoken publicly about the matter, Tommy Bowden is compelled to chime in."

A big learning curve: "Ponder where redshirt junior defensive tackle Rashaad Jackson might be if not granted special admission into Clemson."


Georgia Tech
READY TO FILL IN : "Guard Jacob Lonowski has been working out at right tackle, and could get the starting call against Notre Dame if the injured A.J. Smith doesn't return to practice soon."

'We've got a good bond': "Roommates Jones and Lewis lead Tech's experienced secondary from starting safety posts. "

Tech to take on Ga. State: "Jackets will pay visit at Panthers' home floor for first time in 35 years."



Florida State
Offense steps up for FSU: "Long known as a stickler for protocol, veteran Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews didn't want to break the unwritten rule against commenting to the media on a position group that he doesn't directly supervise."










Miami
Bain bounces back from benching : "It was one of the worst things that could happen to a senior."

OB verdict coming Tuesday? : "University of Miami president Donna Shalala attended the early part of practice Thursday, addressed the team and updated the media on the Orange Bowl situation. The UM executive board meets Tuesday, and some expect a decision on whether the Hurricanes will move their football games to Dolphin Stadium."

UM starters still a secret : "Don't expect any starters to be revealed before the Tuesday leading up to the Marshall opener. As he's been saying all along, coach Randy Shannon doesn't plan to announce his decision -- even to the players -- until that day."

Five Questions With RB Coach Tommie Robinson: "One thing I've learned so far is, for the most part, the UM coaches and..."

UM: Wednesday Scrimmage Notes:"One thing is for sure: Coach Randy Shannon is really trying to simulate game..."

Practice notes, plus a Q&A with big Dixon : "For starters, all of this is what I gathered from players and coaches. The media is not allowed to…

Live Q&A tonight from 8 to 9 p.m. : "What's up Eye on The U Crew? I took four days to recharge my batteries this weekend, attend a…"


Duke
Tauiliili reinstated to Duke football: "Duke linebacker Michael Tauiliili has been reinstated to the program and returned to the practice field Thursday, but Tauiliili will sit out Duke's season opener against Connecticut and could face further punishment pending the outcome of his day in court."


North Carolina
Yates named UNC's starting QB:"Butch Davis committed to a starting quarterback Thursday afternoon. But all North Carolina's football coach promised T.J. Yates was the opportunity to start UNC's opener against James Madison on Sept. 1."

Davis tabs Yates as QB, for now : "Redshirt freshman T.J. Yates will be the fourth straight new starter in openers for North Carolina. But coach Butch Davis says that the competition for playing time is far from over."


NC State
Wolfpack knows penalties must stop : "Years of frustration frothed to the surface even before the yellow flags hit the field. When N.C. State's Tank Tyler and John Amanchukwu took dead-ball, personal-foul penalties in the Wolfpack's season-ending loss to East Carolina last November, the Carter-Finley Stadium crowd responded with a cascade of boos that spoke to the dissatisfaction surrounding the program."

posted by Ed at Friday, August 17, 2007