The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!
PHOTO: Who is this man? Why, it's Duke's lone senior Joe Pagliuca!!! Way to go, Joe. You made the lede for the Basketblog!!!

Getting your mind right:
Picking the best NCAA conference

Grobe signs 10-year deal to stay with Deacs: "Football coach led Wake to ACC title." He deserves it!!!

John Delong of the Winston-Salem Journal - Humbled: Grobe says praise from coaching peers is special

Hamm, Foudy elected to soccer hall : "Former U.S. teammates Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy, who shared two Olympic gold medals and two World Cup titles, were elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday."

EX-North Carolina High School player A TOP 'CAT: " Four years ago this week, Bobby Perry was a senior at Durham's Hillside High, playing the last home game of his prep career in the Class 3-A sectional finals. "

Winthrop barrels through 1st round: "Top seed Eagles breeze by 30 in Big South tournament opener.Torrell Martin said he doesn't grade on a curve, so when the guard placed a B-minus on the Winthrop Eagles' 72-42 victory against Charleston Southern on Tuesday night, it was worth noting." If you haven't seen these guys play, you are missing a treat. This is the team you want to ride with during the Dance in a first round upset.

'Pacman' could be sent packing: "Titans consider cutting troubled DB." What an idiot!

Vols hold off reeling Gators: "Tennessee finishes 16-0 at home." Looks like Florida and North Carolina may be drinking from the same cup these days! More!

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer - Tough calls in the ACC: As the voting deadline for ACC basketball honors approaches, the races are too close to call on several fronts."

Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star - Little Time Left For Some ACC Teams: "Six ACC teams will participate in the upcoming NCAA tournament without question."


The conference headlines:
ACC's Power Shift: "Contradictory to most years, the much-anticipated game between Greivis Vasquez's No. 24 Maryland and No. 14 Duke may help decide fifth place in the ACC, not first."

UM point guard Clemente suspended for season : "Miami point guard Denis Clemente has been suspended for the rest of the season for violating an undisclosed team rule, coach Frank Haith said. " We're positive that at this stage, that was a tough decision! Kidding.....


North Carolina
UNC on fantasy island : "During the preseason, hypotheticals centered on how the 2006-07 North Carolina men's basketball team would fare against UNC's NCAA championship team of 2004-05. "

Ginyard: "It’s a now or never thing": "Last season’s North Carolina squad was not as deep, not as fast and certainly not as heralded. "But I do believe that last year's team would beat this year's team at this point in the season," sophomore Marcus Ginyard said today." True or not, that's not going to take your team very far, Mr. Ginyard.


Virginia
Cavs' mystery man: "Reynolds has his secrets, but skills are all on display. In the University of Virginia's basketball media guide, the middle names of most players are included with their biographical information. Not so in J.R. Reynolds' case."


Duke
Whose streak will end? : "When Duke and Maryland squared off 17 days ago, the game featured a pair of traditional powers struggling to find their way. " Is Maryland a traditional power? When we think of traditional powers, we think Kentucky, Carolina, Kansas, Duke, UConn, Indiana, UCLA. Interesting point to consider. Take it to the comments section!!!

Pagliuca ready for final game at Cameron :"Before the season started, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said that chronic back problems likely would prevent the team's lone senior from seeing the floor. "

Before home games, hotels home to Duke: "Blue Devils enjoy the peace and quiet."

O'Brien leaves Duke for NFL's Patriots :"The Duke football program must start its search for an offensive coordinator a month before spring practice kicks off after Bill O'Brien accepted a position as an offensive assistant coach for the New England Patriots on Tuesday. "

Duke receiver charged in traffic death


Maryland
'Loss' not in Devils' dictionary: "Winning is only option for Duke, but Terps have other thoughts."


Georgia Tech
A TWO-WAY MAN : "Thaddeus Young is among the few Tech players getting substantial action on both ends of the floor in Paul Hewitt's specialized rotation system."

Tech's shooters are on the mark: " Thaddeus Young's jump shot deserved to be condemned. "

Depth chart takes shape - Beat blog: "Picture of Gailey's next squad starting to come into focus." Get over there!


Clemson
Mays back in Tigers’ lineup:"Clemson will go back to what worked early in hopes of ending skid. The James Mays reserve experiment lasted all of two games. After Mays logged an ineffective and season-low 15 minutes Saturday at Boston College, Clemson coach Oliver Purnell has decided to return the team’s leading scorer back to the starting lineup for today’s 7:30 p.m. game against Miami."

Orange the cure for Hamilton: " Senior has overcome tough stretches as his career comes to an end with Tigers."


NC State
Senior Night at N.C. State: "N.C. State seniors Engin Atsur and Bryan Nieman will be honored tonight at the RBC Center before the 9 p.m. Wake Forest game. "

Deacons, Wolfpack to square off tonight :"WFU needs a win to get back to .500; Visser may miss game with illness."


Florida State
Quarterback questioning finds Fisher: "It just might be the No. 1 question among Florida State fans entering spring practice in two weeks. Who will be the No. 1 quarterback when the 15 days of practices and scrimmages begin?"

'Noles deny TE Warren a release »: "Florida State Coach Bobby Bowden isn't releasing tight end Brandon Warren from his scholarship, meaning that if Warren wants to transfer to Tennessee to be closer to home, he'll have to sit out at least one season without NCAA intervention and pay his own way. "

FSU's Fisher talks toughness »

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer - 8 is enough for ACC tourney: "The ACC seriously should consider returning to a three-day, eight-team tournament for men's basketball."

Bob Lipper of the Richmond Times Dispatch - Call Ripley: Cavs, Tech share No. 1

Tony Barnhart of the AJC - Time to impress : "Tech's loss doesn't knock them out, but beating UNC or BC a must."

Grobe will receive award today :" Bobby Dodd Award to be given to WFU coach after breakthrough season."

EYE-OPENING: Donovan says Gators lack passion

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun - Sailing solo: "Donald Lawson is dispelling the stereotypes about African-Americans and the high seas."


The conference headlines:
ACC NOTES

From the Above the Rim Blog: Lowe better, but not fully recovered: "N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe sounded tired Monday, five days after he was hospitalized for dehydration resulting from a flu-like ailment during the Wolfpack’s loss at North Carolina. " Get over there!

A "two-for" from the Great Omar Kelly Hurricanes Blog:
10 Question - "The start of spring practice is about a week away, and while I've spent the past.."
Olsen Jukes The Pack - "It appears Miami's record-setting 12-year streak of having a players selected in..."
Get over there!!!

From our friends at StateFansNation:
Deadspin Pans Pirates Again
N&O: Lowe gets scare, vows to change (Good words from Roy to Coach Lowe)
Get over there!!!!!

Banner clash: "Virginia and Virginia Tech share the ACC lead with UNC heading into Thursday's game."


North Carolina
LEADERS WANTED: Heels' youngsters need veteran presence

Evolution of an Offense - and Coach, Part V: "The final installment in a five-part series by Buck Sanders on new North Carolina OC John Shoop."

Heels have struggled down the stretch: "Including Sunday, the Tar Heels have played in just seven games this season in which nine points or fewer separated UNC from its opponent going into the final five minutes. UNC is 3-4 in those contests, struggling down the stretch in all but two of those games. "


Maryland
Seeding takes root for Terps:"Guessing game shifts to how high team can go."


Georgia Tech
ONE-AND-DONE FOR CRITTENTON? : "Will Yellow Jackets point guard Javaris Crittenton leave school after one season to enter the NBA Draft? Crittenton doesn't want to address the issue right now, but a couple of former Tech stars who played in the NBA talked to the AJC's Terence Moore on the matter. "

Garner to transfer : "Sophomore QB was unlikely to get many reps in spring practice, Gailey says."

Calvin Johnson runs 4.35 at NFL Combine

Tech's Ball shows stuff as receiver at workout


Florida State
Coach: Douglas will be back:"Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton said Monday he fully expects injured point guard Toney Douglas to return for the ACC tournament."

Spring practice vital for young defense: "The off-season buzz has been mostly about the offense for FSU football. But spring practice, which begins on March 15, is also important for a defense that must replace three starters and build depth."


Clemson
Tigers feel sense of urgency : "With its postseason prospects on a precipice, Clemson basketball coach Oliver Purnell says his team needs a victory "in the worst way."

Football Foot injuries sideline two Clemson starters: " Two projected football starters have already gotten preparations for next season off on the wrong feet. Incumbent safety Michael Hamlin and receiver Rendrick Taylor will miss at least the early sessions of spring practice, which begins March 10, after undergoing surgery for foot injuries last week, school spokesman Tim Bourret said Monday."

Recruiting Buzz Tigers want to fill halfback need in ’08

The Daily Roundup: Monday

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!
PHOTO: Should this Turtle be feared? Ask the unsuspecting Tar Heels.

Getting your mind right:
Devils women first in ACC to finish perfect:"With a 67-62 win against rival North Carolina on Sunday, Duke became the only ACC women's basketball team ever to finish the regular season with a perfect record. Fourteen teams nationally have finished the regular season undefeated." Congrats to the Blue Devil women for making history!!!

Devils' perfect ending

Larkins outduels Bales

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun - Confident Terps showing no signs of slowing down

Mike Wise of the Washington Post on Maryland's victory over North Carolina - Easy Going Does the Trick

Jeff Gilbert of the Roanoke News: Cavaliers' stars need support

Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star - More About State's Brandon Costner: "The following are some quotes and notes to accompany my piece in today’s Star-News about N.C. State redshirt freshman Brandon Costner."


The conference headlines:
The great Omar Kelly's Hurricanes Blog - Olsen Jukes The Pack: "It appears Miami's record-setting 12-year streak of having a players selected in..." Get over there!

From our friends at StateFansNation:
J.J. Hickson, McDonald’s All American
Howland: Getting Players
Get over there!!

ACC coaches in for surprise

Duke-UNC perfect way to begin postseason


Maryland
A win, likely in: "Terps pad NCAA case with 5th straight win; Strawberry scores 27"

For Strawberry, It's Career Day: "Maryland rallies from a 12-point deficit and D.J. Strawberry scores a career-high 27 points as the Terps stun No. 5 UNC, 89-87, Sunday at Comcast Center."

Terps' Wilson planning a big hit: "Defensive back ready to show stuff at NFL combine."


North Carolina
Heels crumble again :"Leading by a dozen points with 7:13 left, the Tar Heels (24-5, 10-4 ACC) again failed to show the killer instinct necessary to win down the stretch of games -- and perhaps down the stretch of the season. They allowed the Terrapins to shoot 64.3 percent in the second half. "

Tar Heels fall back to tie for ACC's top spot :"Leave it to a pack of turtles to catch the front-running rabbit from behind. Maryland rallied from a 13-point deficit Sunday night to beat No. 5 North Carolina 89-87 in men's basketball, robbing the Tar Heels of sole possession of first place in the ACC. UNC (24-5, 10-4 ACC) dropped into a three-way tie for first place with Virginia and Virginia Tech, who play each other Thursday night. "


Duke
Duke puts defense to work :"As often as Duke has struggled this men's basketball season, the Blue Devils needed a mostly sharp, definitely loose performance like the one they had Sunday against St. John's. The 18th-ranked Blue Devils led by 25 points on the way to beating the Red Storm 67-50 at Madison Square Garden. "

No letdown as Devils give Storm thrashing :"With a trio of key ACC victories in their recent past and a pair of ACC showdowns in their immediate future, it would have been easy for the Duke Blue Devils to forget about St. John's. "


Virginia Tech
Proud of his heritage: "Virginia Tech small forward A.D. Vassallo is a native of Puerto Rico, and he wears it proudly."


Georgia Tech
Smith inspires Tech teammates

Tech in place for NCAA tournament push

Tech's NCAA hopes hinge on strong finish


Clemson
Clemson's Adams takes rare route to stardom :"Top-rated defensive end played 8-man football."


Florida State
'Noles win one for Thornton: "Al Thornton's teammates gave him just what he wanted for his senior-day parting gift Saturday: a jumper here, a put-back there, a little help in the lane, nine baskets from 3-point range."

Smith focused on becoming FSU's next main tailback: "Antone Smith appreciates the importance of spring practice enough to give up another passion."

Looming spring football drills important for Graham »

Excitement abounds for 'Noles: " Charlie Graham had every reason to be grumpy. Preparation for a mid-term exam kept the Florida State tight end up until 11 p.m., and mat drills had him beginning the next day at 5 a.m.."

Plenty of adjustments under new system »


Miami
UM's Olsen may be best of tight ends class : "UM's loss is the NFL's gain."

The Daily Roundup: FreeThrowFriday

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
The Weekend Smoke from the StogieGuys - Stogie Reviews: Ashton Virgin Sun Grown Sorcerer: Get over there!

The road out: "Maryland Forward Bambale Osby didn't take a direct route to Maryland, but basketball helped him escape his troubled neighborhood."

Michael Wilbon- Muting a Critical Mass:"Maryland figures to be a lock for the NCAA tournament which should quiet those who have called for the head of Gary Williams."

Bart Wright of the Greenville News - Another one gets away : "The harder they try, the worse it seems to get for Clemson's basketball team."

Jack Corcoran of the Tallahassee Democrat: Douglas questions surround FSU »

From the Boston Globe - He was Mr. Clutch: "Former Celtic Dennis Johnson was memorable on a number of fronts, but mostly for his ability to rise to the occasion when games mattered most. "

OBITUARY: Dennis Johnson dies at 52

Paul Woody of the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mid-majors aren't given fair chance

Landis' lab result could be flawed: "Test records show procedural errors." Sounds like some litigation waiting to happen.


The conference headlines:
The Great Omar Kelly's Hurricanes Blog - Proof Positive: "If the Hurricanes pull off an upset of a top-25 team and television crews aren't..." Get over there!

From our friends at StateFansNation:
Vitale: Lowe One of Next Generation of “Great Coaches” (We would tend to agree...)
Deadspin Mocks ECU (Always funny...)
Atsur: Lowe is The Soul

Duke
Devils get down and dirty in Littlejohn:" Duke builds a 21-point halftime lead, but desperate Clemson goes on a second-half run to make the Devils sweat it out. Jon Scheyer and Greg Paulus hit six late free throws to secure a 71-66 win. " This is a dangerous, dangerous Duke team. They may make more than a little bit of noise in the Tournament. Elite 8? Final 4? Don't agree? Take it to the comments section.

Duke's level of excellence extraordinary

You can't spell "Clemson Tigers" without the letters "N-I-T," and you won't be having that second-tier tournament this season without the Tigers, either. Clemson does not deserve an NCAA bid, despite the mirage of that glossy 17-0 start.

Wow!


Clemson
Clemson's NCAA hopes looking bleak

Tigers run out of time: "This loss left Clemson wishing to turn back the clock, although far be it because of a timing error. For a fateful first half, the Tigers resembled a shell of the team that gave Duke fits a month ago."

One month later, a big difference in Clemson’s confidence

Adams the center of attention :"Clemson’s star senior is one of two defensive linemen projected to be top-10 draft picks."


North Carolina
Tar Heels look like first place :"Roy Williams can see the ACC standings today and the fact his Tar Heels are in first place is no surprise. Did anybody really think UNC would be anywhere else in late February? "

Green turns play around to spark heels: "When the North Carolina men's basketball team fell at N.C. State on Feb. 3, so did Danny Green's performance level. "


Virginia
UVa Insider: Doughty has all day to dissect Cavs’ demise


Georgia Tech
REACHING CRITT-ICAL MASS : "The AJC's Matt Winkeljohn Blogs that as Javaris Crittenton evolves as Tech's energizing force, his teammates are picking up the pace as well." Get over there!

Surging Jackets get another step closer

It's time for spring football drills

Jackets need more muscle under basket


NC State
Lowe will return to the sideline Saturday: "Coach released from hospital."


Florida State
Plenty of adjustments under new system: "Marcus Sims was more familiar with Florida State than most freshmen in the fall because of his family ties. And that continues to be a plus for the tailback, whose brother and father played for FSU. He said talks with his brother Ernie, now with the..."

FSU football notes: Marcus Sims dealing with changes, mat drills »

Piurowski tackles new role »

The Daily Roundup: Thursday

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!
PHOTO: Without Lowe, Pack had no answer for the Heels.

Getting your mind right:
Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star - Numbers won't add up to 8 for ACC:"It's make or break time for the nine ACC basketball teams that still have a chance at receiving at-large invitations to the NCAA Tournament."

Frank Descenzo of the Durham Herald Sun - UNC was better, but Lowe left early: " He walked slowly when entering the Smith Center, carefully wondering what the night would be like. When N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe shook hands with North Carolina's Roy Williams before Wednesday night's game, who would have believed it would be the only handshake between the two? "

Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star - UNC's Offense Also Key In Second Half:"The storylines coming out of North Carolina’s 83-64 victory over N.C."

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun: Terps reached crossroads, didn't take beaten path -

Is Greenberg’s bunch capable of a March run?

Chief Illiniwek's native dance offended many:" Chief Illiniwek had his last dance Wednesday night. I never thought I'd say this, but it was time to put away the war paint and say goodbye."

Harvick's helmet fuels backlash


The conference headlines:
The Press Box Blog - Columnist's thoughts on Tech win Get over there!

From our friends at StateFansNation:
A Fine/Acceptable Effort
“Raleigh Time”
Get over there!!

North Carolina
Heels take advantage: " North Carolina uses its depth and defense to pull away in the second half for an 83-64 win against N.C. State. Wolfpack coach Sidney Lowe doesn't come out for the final 20 minutes after becoming dehydrated. He was taken to N.C. Memorial Hospital for treatment. " Is Lowe that important to his team, or did Carolina simply overwhelm them? It really just looked like those kids lost their focus and all of a sudden couldn't do anything right. State will be the real deal very soon under Lowe. Pretty impressive what he's been able to put together this season. We still principally don't agree with the hire, but you can't argue the results. Kudos to the Pack!

UNC grabs first place, gets revenge on Pack: " Sidney Lowe's first game against North Carolina as N.C. State men's basketball coach was a smashing success. His first trip to the Smith Center will be memorable for another reason. Sick and dehydrated Wednesday night, Lowe left at halftime to go to UNC Hospitals as No. 5 UNC defeated the Wolfpack 83-64 in front of a sellout crowd of 21,750. "

Wolfpack loses its 'soul':"N.C. State's basketball team showed lots of heart against rival North Carolina Wednesday night."

Photo Gallery: Feb. 21, 2007: UNC 83, N.C. State 64

Audio slide show: Talking with Tudor

With coach ailing, Pack crumbles

Notes Tar Heels do it with defense

Little looking at more than one career path :"Camille Little's never had a job in her life. No menial restaurant work. No pitching in at a shop in the mall. The only thing that's come close is helping out at UNC's basketball camps in the summer. "


NC State
Lowe's absence left Pack dioriented : "Wearing the same red sport coat he showed off when N.C. State upset North Carolina earlier this month, Sidney Lowe was impossible to miss on the Wolfpack sidelines on Wednesday night. "


Virginia Tech
Hokies by a landslide: "Virginia Tech takes care of Boston College with the help of a 22-2 run to start the second half."

Hokies squash BC

Keys to victory for Tech


Maryland
Terps streak to 4th win in a row: "Tied at half, Maryland too balanced for FSU." Terps solidified their case. 'Noles are done.

From the Washington Post -Terrapins Pull Away: "D.J. Strawberry overcomes foul trouble to spark a decisive run in the second half that allows Maryland to defeat Florida State, 73-55."


Florida State
FSU losing streak at five: "It hurt even at the foul line." Back to the NIT for the 'Noles.

Another defeat dooms 'Noles:" As Al Thornton sat on the sidelines of the NCAA Tournament last year, refusing even to watch a televised highlight of the event that excluded Florida State, he had little company."


Miami
Second-half surge fuels Canes: "Dwayne Collins had 11 points and a career-high 14 rebounds to help UM erase a nine-point halftime deficit and beat its third ranked opponent this season. Miami used a ferocious rally from a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat No. 24 Virginia 68-60 on Wednesday night in front of 3,707 fans at BankUnited Center. "

McClinton's pair of threes trumps Cavaliers :"The Hurricanes might be depleted by injuries and dismissed by their own demoralized fan base, but on Wednesday the University of Miami proved it's still dangerous. "


Virginia
Upset Bug Bites Cavs: "After winning nine of its last 10, Virginia unravels in the waning minutes and loses to a Miami team that has been struggling, 68-60." Didn't we tell you that you couldn't trust the Cavs?


Duke
New city created at Duke : "A small, but loyal group of Duke women's basketball fans has erected tents and proclaimed a corner of campus "Goestenkorsopolis" -- named for coach Gail Goestenkors and boasting a population of 26." That's a nice touch, and the team and coach deserve it.

Duke trying to stay ahead: "Young Blue Devils take lessons of lost leads to heart. "

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC basketball coverage!!!
PHOTO: Can the red coated Lowe do it again?

Getting your mind right:
Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star - Coach K: Nine Teams Deserve Bids: "Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski was more interested on Sunday politicking for the ACC’s worthiness of getting nine teams into the NCAA tournament than his 700th career win as the Blue Devils’..." No, nine ACC teams do not currently deserve bids. Six teams absolutely deserve bids, one has a little work to do, and two have serious work to do. I understand conference loyalty, but come on....

NCAA's winning formula confounds ACC coaches

No magical number for NCAA wannabes

Lowe-key approach for Pack: "N.C. State coach says players now aware of impact of UNC rivalryTwo weeks ago, first-year coach Sidney Lowe left no doubt about how much N.C. State's basketball rivalry with North Carolina meant to him."

Dascenzo: Atsur drives Pack offense: "Watch closely tonight in the Smith Center when N.C. State's senior point guard Engin Atsur is trying to control the tempo against North Carolina's defense. "

JOHN DELONG of the Winston-Salem Journal - BOUNCING BACK: Paul is playing again after being sidelined by an ankle sprain, the first major injury of his career

Pistol Pete invented 'Showtime': ""Pistol" Pete Maravich set NCAA scoring records likely never to be broken. The moves he made on the court inspired future greats from Magic Johnson to Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. "

Bonds' Message: Go Ahead, Investigate Me : "Barry Bonds exhibited a bring-it-on mentality for more than one topic during his first day of spring training. He ordered teammate Matt Cain to throw "one more" pitch, then launched the offering into the grassy berm over the fence in right-center for his first spring home run. Later, he took his challenge further: right at a federal grand jury."


The conference headlines:
The Great Omar Kelly's Hurricanes Blog - Just My Two Cents: "I'm happy to see Tim Walton finally got promoted to becoming Miami's defensive..." Get over there!

From our friends at StateFansNation:
Getting Ready for the Goats - Can Lightning Strike Twice? (Doubtful)


North Carolina
Pack poses a problem for Heels : "Roy Williams' short-term memory is razor sharp -- especially about his North Carolina men's basketball team's defensive lapse in an 83-79 loss at N.C. State on Feb. 3."

State of denial? UNC hopes to do a better job cutting off NCSU passes: "The lasting image of N.C. State's 83-79 victory over North Carolina on Feb. 3 occurred on the last play of the first half. N.C. State's Gavin Grant caught the ball with 5.7 seconds remaining, drove the length of the floor and made a layup just before the buzzer to give his team a two-point halftime lead. "

Heels eager to avenge their loss to Wolfpack: " N.C. State's Lowe will try to improve to 2-0 against UNC."

North Carolina guarding against another letdown: "Tonight the Tar Heels face the Wolfpack again — this time at the Smith Center — and Williams’ hope is that his players haven’t forgotten the butt- kicking their rival put on them earlier this month."

North Carolina gets second shot at N.C. State :"Two weeks ago, first-year coach Sidney Lowe left no doubt about how much N.C. State's basketball rivalry with North Carolina meant to him. "

UNC's White charged with simple assault : "Chapel Hill police charged North Carolina football player Garrett White, 20, with simple assault early Sunday morning after he allegedly punched another man. "


NC State
N.C. State goes for improbable sweep

Greenberg, Williams agree on Pack talent

Shooting touch will likely decide Pack's fate vs. Heels: "Baseball Hall of Famer and noted philosopher Yogi Berra once said, "It's like deja vu all over again." "


Virginia
Cavs expect quiet night in Miami


Boston College
Dudley Shrugs Off Missed Chances: BC Forward Pledges to Bounce Back

Dudley's play has Eagles in range: "BC's versatile swingman is at the top of the list of candidates for ACC player of the year honors."


Virginia Tech
Tobacco Road split 'positive' for Tech


Georgia Tech
From the Matt Winkeljohn Beat Blog - WHERE'S THE BEEF? :"Thaddeus Young has scored only 10 points in the past two games, but he's not alone among Tech's low-post players who are struggling right now" Get over there!

Tech's NCAA hopes hinge on strong finish:" Paul Hewitt anticipates the NCAA tournament selection committee leaving three or four good teams out of the 65-team field. "

Young point guards to be in spotlight: " Deacs' Smith, Jackets' Crittenton will square off tonight in Atlanta."

Lacking muscle in the paint: "Tech's big men haven't been productive as they face Wake's Kyle Visser for a second time."

Meet the Hall monitors: "As he gears up the Scouting Combine, former Tech LB KaMichael Hall is in good company."

Kyle Jackson opens up: "Union Grove LB speaks out on his intentions once he gets to Georgia Tech."


Florida State
FSU's Mims is aware he needs to step up: "Ralph Mims hasn't had a basket the past two games. Another big zero - Florida State's win total since he replaced injured point guard Toney Douglas - is on his mind."

Hart: No rules broken with Jones: "Florida State athletic director Dave Hart said on Tuesday that the FSU coaches' recruitment of Spartanburg (S.C.) Broome wide receiver Markish Jones did not violate NCAA or ACC rules."


Miami
UM wants more from Graham : "Now that Jimmy Graham has returned to the Miami Hurricanes basketball team, the focus shifts to getting the power forward to play to his potential."

Haith hopes UM team finishes strong: "UM coach Frank Haith would like to see forward Jimmy Graham improve during the final four regular-season games."

Shannon fills UM staff


Clemson
Phillips declares he has no interest in Arkansas job: "With Broyles’ decision to retire, Clemson AD’s ties make him natural fit for the candidate list"

Reviews fall into speed trap : "By trying to limit number of recruits who sign but are later rejected, process creates a new problem."

Phillips says adjustments will be made : "An adjustment this year in the method of clearing prospective student-athletes for admission was probably at the root of the football signing day uproar, said Clemson University athletic Director Terry Don Phillips, adding he had reservations... "

IPTAY chief concerned over recruiting controversy

Why is Tim Russert on the Basketblog?

Mr. Russert is a BC alum who also has a son attending the school. Take a look at this classic spoof of his Meet the Press show with the BC basketball players. Excellent work.

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

The BEST ACC Basketball Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
FELTON VS. PAUL : An ACC Reunion of sorts.

Oden, Durant making mark in college game Associated Press:"The best debates are often the ones that lack a correct right answer. Stuff like: Is figure skating a sport? Deep dish or thin crust? Gorilla or grizzly bear? "

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: When 1 team owns another


The conference headlines:
From our friends at StateFansNation:
Football Insight
College Football Recruiting Map (This is cool)
Kay Yow Court
Get over there!!!

From the Above the Rim Blog - Frontrunner for ACC's top seed? Virginia: "Picked to finish eighth in the ACC by the media that cover the league, Virginia has thrilled coach Dave Leitao by getting into position to finish first and gain the No. 1 seed for the ACC tournament. " We don't believe it......

How many for the ACC? : "The ACC never has gotten more than six bids to the NCAA Tournament. If Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski gets his way, the conference would get nine this season."

Letter about Duke has readers venting


Duke
Blue Devils getting some relief : "Duke can't count on many of the players off its bench for consistent scoring, but that doesn't mean the Blue Devils can't count on them just the same."

Duke starting to play like expected: "The feeling was unanimous in Duke's locker room following Sunday's 71-62 victory over Georgia Tech. "


Virginia
Virginia back in AP poll


Maryland
Strawberry, Vasquez earn ACC honors


Clemson
Clemson's Phillips mentioned in hunt for new Arkansas AD: " Clemson University athletic director Terry Don Phillips has been mentioned in connection with the University of Arkansas' search for a replacement for retiring athletic director Frank Broyles."

Tigers seek antidote to recent tailspin: "Sunday's loss to Maryland left the Clemson basketball team with little margin for error and junior guard Cliff Hammonds just shy of his breaking point."


Georgia Tech
NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP : "Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt says things aren't as grim as they appeared following Sunday's loss at Duke. But it's a given that the Yellow Jackets can't suffer any more slip-ups if they want to gain a berth in the NCAA tournament."


NC State
Pack looks to cook up a win: "After routing Virginia Tech, NCSU wants to use same recipe for success at UNC."


Florida State
Warren requests release: "Brandon Warren has done the expected and officially requested his release from Florida State."

FSU loss ups ante for last 3 Florida State's remaining margin for error evaporated Saturday as Isaiah Swann walked off the court, followed in silent succession by Jerel Allen, then Al Thornton, Jason Rich and Ralph Mims.


Miami
McGriff, Barrow sign on; Walton will lead defense :"Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon has officially completed his coaching staff with the addition of Wesley McGriff as secondary coach and former Hurricane Michael Barrow as linebacker coach, and the promotion of Tim Walton to defensive coordinator. "

The Daily Roundup: Monday

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PHOTO: UVa stays in the hunt! Good "look out" by Basketblogger, Stormy!

Getting your mind right:
Column: NBA and Las Vegas put on a show

Next All-Star party: the Big Easy:"From the blinding lights of the Las Vegas Strip, the NBA makes its next stop for the All-Star Game in another city with a long history of knowing how to party: New Orleans."

Hardaway apologizes again for remarks

Eagles failed to feather nest:"The week that was is now over for the Boston College men's basketball team. Dickie V., Digger, and the "College GameDay" gang are gone."

Bart Wright of the Greenville News :Clemson keeps fading away :"There are several miles left to travel, but for the Clemson University basketball team, the tank is on empty."

Matt Winklejohn of the AJC - Difficult for Tech's Young to play up to hype

DASCENZO: Something special in the air: "It was a strange Sunday. Mike Krzyzewski walked into the place with a sore throat and a face which got red, then darker red at times. He came without a suitcoat and when his Duke players were introduced he wasn't kneeling in front of them or blessing himself as some Catholics do from time to time. "


The Conference Headlines:
The Great Omar Kelly's Hurricanes Blog - Frank Haith Unfiltered: "Have U been wondering how the Hurricanes basketball team is handling all of this..." Get over there!


Virginia
Arc ace trumps FSU: "U.Va.'s arc of triumph Joseph delivers from long range to help Cavs foil Seminoles."

'Noles can't stop Joseph's stroke


Duke
Blue Devils reward Coach K :"Krzyzewski gets 700th win at Duke, but ACC victory thrills him more / Duke jumps to a 15-point halftime lead, then -- unlike during their four-game skid -- the Devils stay aggressive to hold off the Yellow Jackets and reach 7-6 in the league.. " Congrats to Coach K!!!

Krzyzewski joins elite group:"With Duke's win over Georgia Tech on Sunday, Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski became the eighth coach in NCAA Division I history to win at least 700 games at one school."

Paulus: point made: " On the final possession of Duke's trio of last-second losses this season, point guard Greg Paulus had shots -- albeit difficult shots -- that could have turned them into last-second victories. "

Duke's Nelson a unique stopper

Slow start costs Jackets: "Tech's 16 first-half turnovers make it easy for coach Krzyzewski to record his 700th win at Duke."

Ramblin' On Blog: Offense struggles . Get over there!


Maryland
Vasquez leads Terps to 20th win: "Freshman has 15 points, 11 assists as Maryland wins third in row; Strawberry scores 22." Nice win for the Terps.

Latest fade rings panic button: "The alarm sounded in various tones, ranging from Clemson's junior guard Cliff Hammonds’ anger to coach Oliver Purnell’s increasing curtness.


NC State
Wolfpack smokes Hokies : "N.C. State is virtually unstoppable, shooting 66.7 percent." Interesting.....you sweep North Carolina and get swept by the ACC's 10th place team? Fantastic "W" for Coach Lowe and the Pack.

Hokies have no answer for Wolfpack


North Carolina
UNC may have found leader in Ginyard : "One issue surrounding the North Carolina men's basketball team this season has been leadership. As in, has anyone emerged as the team's leader? "

Tar Heels’ Youth Movement Seeks Leader: "The Tar Heels did show two things Saturday that will have folks in Chapel Hill believing that they can run far into the N.C.A.A. tournament — speed and a deft shooting touch."


Miami
Canes lead for one of nation's best hoopsters


Florida State
Still no release request from tight end Warren:"A week has passed since Brandon Warren left Florida State, and now it seems certain that his promising career as a Seminoles tight end is over."

How to transfer from FSU's football team »

Bowden still impresses while recruiting players »

Pensacola player becomes first FSU commitment for '08 »

'Noles lose prized recruit »

'Noles short on defensive ends »

The Daily Roundup: FreeThrowFriday

The BEST ACC basketball coverage!!!


Getting your mind right:
The Weekend Smoke from the StogieGuys.com - Stogie Reviews: Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Torpedo. Get over there!

Cox denied admission -- again : "Former Clemson recruit may head to junior college after ‘slap in the face’"

In response to the fan uproar following the initial loss of Cox and Dwight Jones from the recruiting class, the school created a new Web page — www.clemson.edu/ athleticadmissions.

Very interesting stuff.

LENOX RAWLINGS of the Winston-Salem Journal - NO RESPIRATOR: Transcendent performance by McRoberts was exactly what the moribund Blue Devils needed.

Las Vegas angling for team:"Las Vegas' attempts to land a big-league football or baseball team have crashed like Evel Knievel at Caesars Palace, but mayor Oscar Goodman believes an NBA franchise is no mirage."

Panel to study 49ers football: "Trustees chairman to lead citizens group that will consider pros, consOutgoing UNC Charlotte trustees Chairman Mac Everett will quarterback a citizens panel that will study what it would take to start a football team at the school. Plus 35,000 students at UNCC by 2020? "

Waltrip Begins Rebuilding Process :"Michael Waltrip cheated, apologized and then vindicated himself the only way he knew how: He drove his way into the Daytona 500."

Hardaway banished for anti-gay remarks : Pretty hard to "un-ring" that bell, Timmy. Hope you saved your money from your playing and TV days, because you're all done. More here.

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun: Hardaway's 'hate' not an isolated opinion

Just win and you're a shoo-in


The conference headlines:
Duke
Devils bust up skid in a big way : "The Duke Blue Devils not only stopped a streak Wednesday night; they looked like a team capable of putting together a streak of a different sort. "

Duke weathers storm: "After a year of scandal, Duke approaches the 20lacrosseoss season with what new co-captain Ed Douglas (right) of Baltimore says is ..."

Boston College
BC's Marshall focused on finish: "The "other" senior promised himself that no matter what happened in his final year at Boston College, he would finish strong."


Virginia
U.Va. takes inside track against Tech

UVa Insider: Loss of Garrett raises old questions


Virginia Tech
Hokies' stock rising: "Tony Barnhart admires a Virginia Tech team that's beat Tar Heels twice this season." We do too. Hokie, Hokie, Hokie!

VT Insider: Kids may get a shot in O-line


Georgia Tech
RIDING A HOT ROOKIE : "In Tech's four-game winning streak, Javaris Crittenton has averaged 22.3 points a game, and coach Paul Hewitt says his players understand that the freshman point guard 'is good enough to lead us.' "


Florida State
Hamilton concerned about talent of Virginia's guards »


NC State
Weary, ailing Pack getting defensive: "N.C. State's Ben McCauley had an ice pack on his left foot while Gavin Grant iced down his left knee. Engin Atsur has a sore hamstring, Courtney Fells a sore tailbone and Dennis Horner a sore nose. "


Miami
Cold weather won't chill UM-UF rivalry: "Despite a forecasted cold front, UM still expects to face a hostile crowd when it plays at rival Florida at 6:30 tonight. For some good entertainment -- much of the off-field version fairly rude -- University of Miami and Florida Gators fans might want to consider a five-hour drive today to Gainesville. "

The Daily Roundup: Thursday

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PHOTO: Devils show up and break down the Eagles, again.

Getting your mind right:
Drama in NASCAR land - Waltrip's crew chief, VP escorted from speedway

Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star - State Lacking Defense Since Upset Of UNC: "N.C. State has played three games without tasting a victory since upsetting hated rival North Carolina 12 days ago."

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: Silence sounds good to these gritty Hokies

More of Andrew Jones- Basketball fortunes can turn quickly, even in Big 4: "Twenty-six months ago, each of the Big Four men's basketball teams was ranked in the nation's top 10."

JACKIE MACMULLAN of the Boston Globe: It was a real dud (the Duke game, that is.)

NCAA resets controversial clock rules

NCAA selection committee hones in on task

BracketBusters lackluster for teams not in hunt for NCAA bid


The conference headlines:
From our friends at StateFansNation:
ACC BBall Bytes
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Duke
Devils defrost in Boston:"Greg Paulus said the confidence never wavered. "We still believe in each other," the Duke guard said Wednesday night after the Blue Devils, playing as an unranked team for the first time in 381 games, beat No. 21 Boston College, snapping Duke four-game losing streak and preventing Mike Kyzyzewski's first five-game skid as the Duke coach. "

Blue Devils' slide doesn't reach five : "Boston College let Josh McRoberts, left, roam free for most of the game, and the Blue Devils sophomore finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in a pivotal 78-70 road win Wednesday night against the ACC's first-place basketball team. "


Wake Forest
Deacs pull one out: " Wake Forest tops Clemson 67-65; Visser scores 21After being pushed around all season, Wake Forest made a stand - in more ways than one - in last night's stirring 67-65 victory over Clemson at Joel Coliseum." Clemson, Clemson.......same 'ol Clemson.


Clemson
Drum sinks Tigers: "Wake Forest senior scores game-winner on a put-back with 3 seconds to play. The first blemish on Clemson's postseason resume could be its most debilitating. Tumbling to last-place Wake Forest did more than damage the Tigers' sterling RPI ranking."

The more coach Oliver Purnell


Maryland
State sent packing: "Strawberry scores 18 as Terps pull away for 2nd straight ACC win."

From the Washington Post: Terps Make It Two

Strawberry's voice silenced, play isn't:"D.J. Strawberry was getting a little vocal, doing a little too much bantering on the basketball court with N.C. State's Courtney Fells. "


Virginia Tech
Dowdell may get one player-of-year vote :"Tuesday night at the Smith Center, Zabian Dowdell all but got my vote for ACC basketball player of the year. "

Work pays off for Dowdell: "The Tech guard upped the intensity in his offseason workouts last summer, and it paid off at North Carolina." Without question one of the great guards in America today.

Special Win for Collins: "On the one-year anniversary of his father's death, Virginia Tech's Coleman Collins enjoys his team's upset victory over North Carolina."


North Carolina
Lawson: Heels just have to get 'tougher': " Talent? Check. Togetherness? Check. Toughness? Regarding the North Carolina men's basketball team, check the first two boxes in permanent marker. But after Tuesday night, it might be best to use a pencil with an eraser for that last one."

UNC process the same: "Admission standards under Davis no different than Bunting. "


Virginia
U.VA. NOTES


Georgia Tech
Giving Tech some props: "Tony Barnhart scribbles the Jackets in his NCAA field after the Florida State win. "

RIDING A HOT ROOKIE : "In Tech's four-game winning streak, Javaris Crittenton has averaged 22.3 points a game, and coach Paul Hewitt says his players understand that the freshman point guard 'is good enough to lead us."


NC State
Tailgating at N.C. State? Our readers respond: "N.C. State is weighing whether to change some tailgating restrictions that close the parking lots until four hours before kickoff. Here is how some News & Observer readers feel about the issue."


Florida State
Amato revels in pushing 'Noles:"The hoarse voice can mean only one thing: Mat drills have started - and Chuck Amato's back."


Miami
UM might have defensive backs coach

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC basketball coverage!!!
PHOTO: Bring out the broom. The Hokies get the 2007 sweep of the Tar Heels.

Getting your mind right:
ACC aristocracy asks: Who ARE those guys?: Hokie, Hokie, Hokie!

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer - No time to panic for Duke: "Mike Krzyzewski looks younger than 60, the birthday he hit Tuesday. Given the way his Duke basketball team is playing of late, he could be feeling more like 70."

DASCENZO: Dowdell, Gordon have Virginia Tech well guarded :"Here's what can happen when you have two senior guards with savvy, instincts and experience -- when they hear that roar against them like they did Tuesday night the Smith Center, it was no problem. "

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun- Web special: Terps must build on win vs. Duke: "UM's victory lacks significance if it continues inconsistent play."

Nolte: Jackets still face long odds for NCAA bid: "Georgia Tech has peaked out from behind the 8-ball in its hope of making it to the NCAA tournament. "

JOHN DELONG of the Winston-Salem Journal: A valentine is going out, sent to ACC basketball

NFL leads way in hiring black coaches; NCAA lacking:"Floyd Keith didn't sleep too well the night after the NFL conference championship games."


The conference headlines:
The Great Omar Kelly's Hurricanes Blog - Signing Class Superlatives: "This list was put together the morning of signing day but I haven't put it up..." Get over there!

From our friends at StateFansNation:
Virginia Tech - In Line For #1 ACCT Seed?
Get over there!!

Virginia Tech
Va. Tech Upsets Carolina Again: "Zabian Dowdell's career high score and Deron Washington's blocked shot combined to preserve Virginia Tech's 81-80 upset of North Carolina." We're going to stop short of calling this an upset (although in the most basic sense of the word, it is). Virginia Tech has exactly what you need to beat these Heels without having to make 15 three pointers (Gonzaga) or shoot 65% efficiency from the floor (NC State): Big, strong, and experienced guards. Experienced athletes who can (and do) finish around the rim coupled with athletic depth that prevents these Heels from taking your legs. No fear. Check, check, and check. The Heels don't want to see this team anymore this season.

Twice as nice:"Tech sweeps Carolina thanks to an OT win at the Dean Dome."

Hokies hang tough at the end


North Carolina
Too little, 3 late for Heels:"Coach Williams takes blame after Hokies escape with sweep. His face nearly as ashen as his gray suit coat, Roy Williams proclaimed it the worst coaching job he'd done in 19 years. "

BUZZER BEATEN: Hokies slip by Heels again: "Time after time, North Carolina seemed one stop or one score away from putting away the game. Each time, Virginia Tech had the answer. "

Close games remain UNC's Achilles' heel:" Game after game, fourth-ranked North Carolina has proven it can win big. But after falling 81-80 to Virginia Tech in overtime Tuesday night, the Tar Heels still have yet to prove they can win close. UNC's 17-game winning streak at the Smith Center ends."


Virginia
Cavs deliver routine rout of Lancers


Boston College
Under unflappable Skinner, Eagles are able to fly right: "On the surface, he seems almost unflappable. Wins, losses, losing streaks, winning streaks -- none of it seems to faze Al Skinner as he comes down the stretch of his 10th season as the men's basketball coach at Boston College."


Georgia Tech
Crittenton delivers Jackets: "Freshman scores career-high 29 as Tech edges FSU with trip to Duke coming Sunday. "

Ramblin' On Blog: Ugly game, beautiful result . Get over there!


Maryland
Terps facing minute men in Lowe, 'Pack


Duke
Krzyzewski: Inexperience hampers confidence

Four lorn: Blue Devils look to rebound in Beantown: "The Duke Blue Devils understand that they need to execute better on several fronts in the future, beginning with tonight's trip to ACC leader Boston College, in order to salvage their season. " That's a bad place to be going with a mission of salvage.


Clemson
Barker steps into dispute: "School president calls for review of university’s admissions process for recruits. School president James Barker called for a cease-fire Tuesday between Clemson’s football staff and academic officials, authorizing a review of the admissions process to determine whether changes should be made."


Florida State
Twenty wins isn't what it used to be »


Miami
UM set to hire Barrow

8 Canes make academic team:" Eight Miami Hurricanes players were named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Football team Tuesday, the highest total in the conference. "


NC State
N.C. State's Wolves Are a Depleted Pack

Rockin' around clock :"John Martin started working at the scorers table in Reynolds Coliseum in 1952, when Everett Case was coaching N.C. State's basketball team and Bobby Speight was a star forward. Now 93 going on 39, Martin still is at courtside."

Wolfpack academics improving: "N.C. State continues to show a slight improvement in the three-year Academic Progress Rate for football and men's basketball. "

More tailgate time desired: "NCSU considers changes for 2007."


Wake Forest
Shooting has been Achilles' heel for Deacs :" WFU will play tonight against Clemson, which has one of ACC's top defenders in Hamilton."

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

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Getting your mind right:
Luciana Chavez of the Raleigh News and Observer - Are the Devils in trouble? :"After four straight losses, unranked Duke is saddled with issues. Is it time to panic in Durham? Or, can the Blue Devils regain their momentum?" 7-9 conference record and they're in. 6-10..........

Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun - Maryland has failed to capitalize on 2002 national title

David Steele of the Baltimore Sun - Toast the Terps today, but not with half-empty glass

Adam Lucas of TarHeelBlue - One Extraordinary Day. Great read!

Adam Lucas of TarHeelBlue - One Extraordinary Night. Better read!!

Chris Fowler of the Charlotte Observer- UNC REUNION: Moment for the ages: It was, but what a hideous, hideous jacket Jordan was wearing. He must have lost a bet or something......

DASCENZO: Don't count on another letdown by the Tar Heels : "North Carolina is 22-3, 8-2 ACC heading into tonight's rematch with Virginia Tech at the Smith Center. The Tar Heels run the floor better than most teams in America, better than anybody else in their league and better than most people from the west coast to the east. "


The conference headlines:
ACC NOTES

The grades are infor ACC hoops: "Outlook good for NCAA bids; N.C. teams no longer dominating. After a one-year downturn for the ACC, the RPI ratings appear to confirm what ACC coaches have been saying all season."

From our friends at StateFansNation:
To March, or not to March? (Wolfpack students are now marching in to their seats.....we kind of like it!)
Maybe it was a good thing wedidn'tn’t get Matt Simms - Hey....what's he rolling on the table?
Green, Jr: NC State 1974 = The Best - Well....the undefeated '57 Heels might have something to say about that. Kidding.....
Get over there!!!


North Carolina
Hokies can expect Heels' best shot: "Now in its third year in the ACC, the Virginia Tech men's basketball team has seen almost everything the conference has to offer. " Ya think!?! Tech is in a bit of hot water tonight.

Heels eager to face Hokies : "UNC has not forgotten loss to Virginia Tech."

UNC veterans provide steady hand: "Terry, Miller, Frasor set defensive example for talented, inexperienced freshmen."


Virginia Tech
New territory awaits Hokies


Georgia Tech
Defense turns the tide : "Jackets proud of 'stops,' and they'll chase the season's biggest one at FSU."

Jackets shaping up

Missed road trip lights fire inside Aminu: " Alade Aminu likes to lounge. Georgia Tech's sophomore center claims to be, by nature, "relaxed about life." "

Dome sails through Final Four rehearsal


Duke
Duke within rules to decide coach to credit :"K should get the Ws and the Ls for that season. Period."

Top 25 without Duke? It's been a while ... 'til now: "Before this season started, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski marveled at the overwhelming success of his teams over the previous decade and warned that the standard wasn't a fair one to pin on the youngest team in his 27 seasons at Duke."


Florida State
Warren misses FSU's mat drills: "While Florida State football players were building up a sweat at 6 a.m. during offseason workouts, Brandon Warren was back in his Alcoa, Tenn., home."

Is Warren still a Seminole? »

FSU TE Warren might transfer : "Florida State began offseason conditioning "mat drills" early Monday without projected starting tight end Brandon Warren, an indication he might be leaving the program. "

Lilly tells Tide 'no' »

FSU took in-state hits in recruiting »

Trickett pushing for tough offense »


Miami
Ex-Hurricane Barrow heading back to UM? : "Ex-NFL veteran and Hurricane staMichaelicheal Barrow appears to be a finalist for one of the final two assistant coaching spots on Miami's staff. "


Clemson
Recruiting AARC takes issue with critics :"As fans vent over rejection of recruits, committee explains how coaches control the timetable."