The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC FOOTBALL Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING : "NCAA basketball officials will focus on bench decorum rules this season, making sure coaches mind their p's and q's while vocalizing their x's and o's." Let's see how this is going to work out under fire at Duke and Maryland. That should be interesting to watch....'ol Gary Williams might just burst trying to hold it all in.

A shout out to the home team and the new football facility at WSSU: WSSU will unveil new field house this weekend: "Officials hope that $5.1 million facility will provide boost to recruiting."

VIDEO: Take a peak at WSSU's new field house.

Nothing good so far for Kevin Swinton - Swinton faces second felony charge: "Wilmington attorney Woody White hopes to help former UNC-Wilmington men's basketball team member Kevin Swinton gain reinstatement to the university and avoid a felony conviction."


The conference headlines:
From Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star - Rumor mill might grind up Davis and the Tar Heels: "Butch Davis had a golden opportunity to clear the air but chose to respond with a loophole."

50-YARD LINE: "BC just another story in Boston so far"

The ACC Insider, Andrew Jones :
State's D Making Plays: "Forced turnovers and sacks registered are up, big plays allowed are down.

ACC Hoops Slate Analysis: FSU- "Seminoles to load up on too many cup cakes again."
Get over there!!

Dascenzo: A number of things on my mind : "While wondering if Peyton Manning is better than Tom Brady, here are some other things worth thinking about. * Take Boston College's Matt Ryan out of the ACC, and Wake's Riley Skinner gets my vote for all-conference quarterback. The redshirt sophomore has won 15 games as a starter and is 4-1 this season while completing 72 percent of his passes. Remember, Skinner didn't play vs. Nebraska or Army while nursing a separated shoulder. Also remember, the ACC single-season record is 72 percent by Philip Rivers of N.C. State in 2003."

DASCENZO: So what's going on with Duke football, anyway? :"An ACC executive approached me at halftime of the North Carolina-Wake Forest game on Saturday and wanted to know: “What’s going on with Duke football?”"


Boston College
Whereabouts unknown: "No matter what happens in the remaining four games of the regular season, one thing is certain: Boston College will be playing in a bowl game for the ninth consecutive year. The question is, which bowl game?"

Reversal of fortune: Florida St. spoiler now: "It is different now. Not as good, not as intimidating. When you talk about Florida State these days, it is more matter-of-fact. Good, but not great. Not close to great. "


Virginia
U.VA. NOTES

Cavaliers Notebook: Peerman Could Miss Remainder of Season


Virginia Tech
Trying to Forget One That Got Away: BC Loss Still Hurts As Hokies Regroup To Face Ga. Tech

Martin at center of Tech's pain: "This is the one Orion Martin would tell his grandkids about, the rainy night he and his fellow defensive linemen turned a Heisman Trophy candidate into a rag doll and beat the second-ranked team in the land."

Living the Dream: "Chris Ellis has been thinking about the NFL since childhood."

Warren set for debut


Clemson
Tigers’ D hoping for a wake up call: "Coaches hope to seal up early lapses and get the defense off to a better start. When the first whistle blows, Clemson’s highly-ranked defense has grown addicted to smacking the snooze bar."

Tigers turn to youth up front: "Clemson’s lack of a pass rush has spurred the No. 25 Tigers toward a youth movement — at least temporarily."


Georgia Tech
ACC title game within reach: "Several scenarios must take place, but there's a chance the Jackets could return to the title game."

Gailey: Choice out vs. VT: "Knee injury will sideline the ACC's leading rusher; sophomore Jamaal Evans will start in backfield."

Jackets know they must be special vs. VT

UGA, Tech trail in graduations


Miami
My friend, my foe : "University of Miami linebacker Colin McCarthy and North Carolina State wide receiver Donald Bowens developed a friendship while on the same basketball team. They will face each other when the Canes play the Wolfpack on Saturday in the Orange Bowl."

UM's Wright has light practice; status uncertain

Injury leaves Hurricanes' QB job open : "The Miami Hurricanes are back where they started at quarterback."

Miami's Orange Bowl finale against Virginia a night game


Florida State
FSU-BC is all about the QBs: "From Heisman contender Matt Ryan to unknowns D'Vontrey Richardson and Christian Ponder, quarterbacks are front and center in the buildup to Florida State's visit to No. 2 Boston College on Saturday."

Lee apologizes for lack of responsibility » - Just go to class man....just go to class.

Xavier Lee comments on his suspension »


Maryland
For Terps, problems are basic : "Maryland missed 12 tackles in the third and fourth quarters of the Terps' 30-17 loss to Clemson, coach Ralph Friedgen said yesterday, and the defense isn't improving its fundamentals, despite working on them in practice."

Practice Adjusted To Help Injuries

No comment? No suspension. [Tracking the Terps]

Terps QB Steffy's season in doubt

Graduation rates go up at Maryland


North Carolina
NCAA's rules not broken, Heels say: "Ex-UNC players had spoken with recruits. A review by North Carolina's NCAA compliance department has determined no NCAA violations occurred when former Tar Heels players talked to basketball prospects during a recruiting visit the weekend of Sept. 15-16."

Too bad Heels aren't headed for darker days

Heels trying to move on :"Maryland next up for UNC."


Duke
Duke basketball preview

Lewis on track for season, possibly career, records: "After Thad Lewis made a late commitment to Duke, the Blue Devils made an early commitment to him. Lewis was the last player to sign on the dotted line for Duke's 2006 class, and about seven months later he was the Blue Devils' starting quarterback, throwing for more than 300 yards in his first start."

Duke freshman's talent runs wide, deep


NC State
Revamped secondary sparks Wolfpack : " N.C. State, heading to Miami on Saturday, has two-game winning streak."

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

The BEST ACC FOOTBALL Coverage!!!
PHOTO: Looks like Xavier Lee will be watching from his academic tutors office for the next few weeks.....

Getting your mind right:
5-Minute Guide to the NBA Season: "A gambling scandal with a referee ... A sexual harassment case involving a glamour team (the Knicks) ... Trade demands involving a glamour player (Kobe Bryant) ... The NBA could use some good news. Good thing the season starts today."

Wilbon: Plenty of Possibilities

NBA Preview 2007 from the Washington Post

Dale Jr. gets to exciting future

The conference headlines:

Seminoles suspend QB Xavier Lee: "Florida State will be in the precarious position of having just one experienced quarterback when it takes on No. 2 Boston College on Saturday and then No. 11 Virginia Tech next week." Grades, grades, grades.......gotta go to class, XL

50-YARD LINE Blog: BC just another story in Boston so far

Swinton arrested on felony charge: "Former Wake Forest Basketball player Kevin Swinton was dismissed from the UNC-Wilmington men's basketball team Monday following an early-morning arrest in which he was charged with felony possession of a firearm on educational property."

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: Cavs' top option is Sewell


Boston College
Boston College quarterback Ryan takes, and keeps, control: "He is everywhere these days. Television, radio, print. Even Tim Russert gave him a plug at the end of NBC's "Meet The Press" last weekend. But for quarterback Matt Ryan, what counts most is on the field, when his Boston College team needs him to make something happen."

BC's Ryan proud of Red Sox, and his team: "Matt Ryan was turning in for the night while the Boston Red Sox were headed for a World Series championship."

BC's Ryan, NC State's Bowens share ACC honors: "Boston College's Matt Ryan and North Carolina State's Donald Bowens shared weekly honors from the Atlantic Coast Conference on Monday"


Virginia Tech
TECH NOTES

Foster: Hokies weren't playing prevent vs. BC


Clemson
Football Taylor will try a comeback this year: "Receiver shortage makes junior reconsider; Wake game set for noon."


Georgia Tech
Choosing to stretch the truth: "Tech RB didn't disclose full extent of injury earlier this season; coaches won't let it happen again."

Shoulder injury signals end to McManus's career

Without backs, all must pick up slack

Choice known to fudge on fitness

If Tashard out, Evans is Tech's choice


Miami
Wolfpack hungry to win against UM : "It's a new season for North Carolina State, and with it, a new frame of mind for the Wolfpack. Fresh off a 29-24 upset of then-No. 21 Virginia, the Pack -- viewing its previous 34-20 victory against East Carolina on Oct. 20 as the beginning of another season -- will attempt to make it three in a row against Miami at noon Saturday (ESPNU) in the Orange Bowl."


Florida State
Make coaches stop angry whining

A brutal November awaits Bowden's team

Win over Duke full of positives »

Carr, Smith expected to play »


Maryland
Moten Turns Up Everywhere for Terrapins


NC State
Changes click for Pack DBs : "Cornerback Jeremy Gray said there was some "soul-searching" during the extra week of practice following the Pack's Oct. 6 game at Florida State."

Turnover ratio has helped Wolfpack: "Tom O’Brien thinks the main reason N.C. State has turned things around in the last two weeks is its sudden ability to create turnovers while simultaneously holding onto the ball."


North Carolina
Rich's move evokes Davis' attitude toward change: "When North Carolina coach Butch Davis approached Richie Rich three weeks ago about switching from tailback to defensive back, the sophomore wasn't all that surprised."

Plenty to work on for Heels : "Butch Davis surprised no one with his opening remark Monday at his weekly press conference. “Obviously,” North Carolina’s football coach said, “there’s no shortage of things to work on.”"

The Daily Roundup: Monday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
RUSSO ON FOOTBALL: One-loss teams shouldn't jump unbeatens in the BCS: "Call it Bowl Championship Series math. It's simple, really: Zero is greater than one. When trying to sort out which teams should be playing in the BCS championship game, undefeated teams from the six automatic qualifying conferences shouldn't have to worry about being edged out by teams with one loss." Agreed.....

Richt: No disrespect intended: "Georgia coach says TD celebration against Florida was a little bigger than he expected." What if a hat swinging fight had errupted and a player had been injured? We think coach would be on the unemployment line this morning. That's really bad form to tell your players to act like that, coach. Great that you "maned up" and admitted to it early.....but bad form.

Sun Devils primed for late push in BCS: "While Boston College gained some cushion on third-place LSU in the Bowl Championship Series standings and Ohio State held firm to first place, Arizona State moved into position to make a big stretch run."

Did They Cross the Line?:"Late in a game long decided, Bill Belichick violates football etiquette by telling his team to convert a fourth- down play in an attempt to score." Low rent...but hey, stop them!!!

The conference headlines:

The ACC Insider, Andrew Jones:

ACC Hoops Slate Analysis: Duke: "Blue Devils take on quality schedule before entering ACC play."

ACC Report Card: "BC, Clemson, N.C. State and Wake earn As over the weekend."

Get over there!!!

ACC Hoops Preview Boston College

BCS standings

Wake Forest cracks Top 25

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: Pack works its way back into bowl talk

Grobe had WFU ticking in a dominant victory: " Jim Grobe was wrong only once Saturday. The Wake Forest football coach said “It’s not about me — it’s all about the team.”"

Boston College

Eagles wear bull's-eye as they target Florida St.: "It is different now. The critics have been muted and the recognition Boston College felt it deserved is now coming at the Eagles in waves."

Wake Forest

Easy-going Swank helps make life easier for WFU: "Special-teams star has plenty of time to pad points total."

Georgia Tech

If Tashard out, Evans is Tech's choice

North Cobb QB likes Tech

RB Grant likely out for rest of season

Coaching rumors may harm Tech

Hawks keep Tech's West on roster

Jackets keeping ball in good hands

Clemson

Ford injury reduces Tigers options: "Possible replacements provide only part of package the speedy receiver contributed."

Football Tigers find comfort zone against Terps: "After being felled by its red zone offense in last year’s four field-goal loss to Maryland, Clemson made good when necessary this time."

Virginia

Deacons require studying by Cavs

Beaten but not broken

Virginia Tech

VT Insider: A loss not soon forgotten

Miami

The QB guessing game:"Kyle Wright couldn't miss. At least not according to the recruiting services. Rivals.com rated the 2003 University of Miami recruit the top quarterback and fifth-best overall prospect, and Scout.com called him No. 2 among passers and 11th among players."

Hurricanes control ACC destiny: "As the college football day winds down, the Miami Hurricanes received some."

Recruiting updates:"Figure I'll use the weekend to track down some recruiting news. Friday night..."

Canes lose out on Sabino, Howard

UM's Hurtt a boon for recruiting: "Clint Hurtt is one of three former Hurricanes players on the University of Miami's coaching staff who is a proud owner of a national championship ring. But like coach Randy Shannon and linebackers coach Micheal Barrow, Hurtt rarely likes to bring his ring out for show and tell."

Two Hurricanes shake slumps

Nowhere to go in the ACC but up

Florida State

Three big games put FSU football in underdog role: "After two decades of being the hunted, Bobby Bowden has a shot at being the hunter once again. Unranked Florida State got back on the winning track Saturday night with a victory against overmatched Duke, but Bowden's Seminoles are about to embark on a journey the likes of which they haven't experienced in years."

Seminoles fooled by Duke's special teams: "The Seminoles' special-teams unit fell victim to a successful fake kick for the second week in a row as the Blue Devils executed a fake punt midway through the second quarter."

'Noles seek 'winning mode' : "Bobby Bowden saw it in the expressions of a few players during one of Florida State's close losses this season. It was enough to make him pause...."

Bowden impressed by running game »

Bowden sees Heisman Trophy in Ryan's future »

FSU GOES AIRBORNE »

Ward: Mind-set needs to change »

Maryland

For Terps, problems are basic

Sunday conversation [Tracking the Terps]

Terps run down

Maryland rewind

Ex-Terp going the distance to impress

NC State
NCSU postgame clipboard: "While N.C. State's defense has gotten healthier, better and noticeably more physical as the season has gone on, the Pack's offense has had a sudden transformation since the bye week."

North Carolina
UNC postgame clipboard: "North Carolina struggled in all phases during its 37-10 loss at Wake Forest on Saturday, but its special teams play was the worst."

OUT OF THEIR DEPTH: Davis says Tar Heels need to add talent

The Daily Roundup: KickOffFriday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

The Weekend Selections: Things got worse with a 3-3 record. That brings us to a 44-21 record for the season. Lets pick it up. This weekends picks:

North Carolina @ Wake Forest - In the upset, TAR HEELS WIN!!!
Clemson @ Maryland - TERPS WIN!!!
Virginia @ NC State - In the upset, PACK WINS!!!
Duke @ Florida State - 'Noles WIN!!!

Getting your mind right:
The Weekend Smoke from the Stogie Guys.com: Stogie Reviews: Perdomo Habano Corojo Robusto

Ryan leads BC back to 14-10 victory over Va. Tech:"Put that comeback at the top of Matt Ryan's Heisman resume. Ryan threw a 24-yard touchdown pass on the run and across the field to Andre Callender with 11 seconds left and No. 2 Boston College remained undefeated with an improbable 14-10 victory over No. 8 Virginia Tech on Thursday night." Nice, nice win for the Eagles and good for the ACC.

Gone in 120 seconds:"BC quarterback Matt Ryan leads the Eagles on two TD drives in 2 minutes."

Chowan finds best fit in CIAA:"Geography, not race, is key factor."


The conference headlines:
Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: From celebration to silence for Hokie fans

DASCENZO: Virginia a surprise :"Here’s how important it is not to jump to an early conclusion when college football is the subject: On Sept. 1 Virginia lost its season-opening game at Wyoming. History tells us when you lose at Wyoming, people become immediately suspicious about your potential, or what may remain of it. "



Boston College
Ryan pulls Flutie-like comeback


Virginia Tech
VA. TECH NOTES

From the Washington Post - Eagles Stun Hokies Late: "Matt Ryan throws two touchdown passes in the final minutes, including one to Andre Callender, above, to rally No. 2 Boston College to a 14-10 win over No. 8 Virginia Tech and keep the Eagles perfect."

A vacant seat for 'Ole Hokie'


Wake Forest
Gaudio says playing time is up for grabs at WFU this season

College-Football Notebook: Grobe says Deacons are aware of bowl goals


Maryland
Friedgen could be cautious with Steffy


Virginia
UVa Insider: Virginia's early recruiting confirms Leitao's reptuation

U.VA. NOTES

Gottschalk takes Long way

Groh: Hurt players will go to Raleigh for N.C. State game


Clemson
Harper turns offensive tables around for Tigers: "Clemson QB leads ACC in red zone TD passes as team prepares for Maryland."

Hamstring injury may keep Taylor out against Maryland: "Because of injury, Clemson is still unsure whether junior receiver Rendrick Taylor will play in Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. game at Maryland."


Georgia Tech
West makes Hawks roster: "Former Jacket Mario West impresses the Hawks with his energy and survives the final cut at training camp."

WHEN RUMORS FLY . . . :"Chan Gailey has hotly denied an Internet report that he's on his way out at Georgia Tech, which leads Matt Winkeljohn to ask what effect it might have on recruiting."

The ball's in good hands:"Tech's offense may struggle to score at times, but the Jackets have kept turnovers to a minimum."


Miami
Nowhere to go in the ACC but up : "The University of Miami's men's and women's basketball programs suffered through much of the same plight last season. Both teams lost key post players. Both suffered through growing pains with young inexperienced players. And at one point in their downward spiral toward the Atlantic Coast Conference cellar, both teams ran into situations when they didn't have enough healthy players to conduct a full practice."

Two Hurricanes shake slumps:"University of Miami coach Randy Shannon says he doesn't have ''a dog house.'' But if he did, tight end Dedrick Epps and punter Matt Bosher might have finally gotten themselves out of it with what they did last Saturday at Florida State."


Florida State
Hart to exit FSU at end of 2007 : "Thirteen years worth of emotions and memories rushed into Dave Hart's mind. He stood behind a podium two floors below his office and said he never wanted to leave Florida State University."

Hanky parade slows FSU:"Penalties were a nuisance even during Florida State's glory days in the 1980s and '90s. Overcoming all the flags is proving much tougher these days, however."


NC State
Wolfpack solves pass rush :"Hungry defensive line able to chew up Pirates."


North Carolina
Bobcats counting on Felton at point: "Vincent wants former UNC star to make good decisions. "

The Daily Roundup: Thursday

The BEST ACC Football Coveage!!!

Getting your mind right:

Monroe to Hoyas stings Duke

Recruiting Report: Gilchrist found right fit with Terp basketball

The conference headlines:

From the Boston Globe - Va. Tech is out to wreck it for Eagles:"A Heisman-type game tonight would go a long way for Matt Ryan."

No. 2 Boston College at No. 8 Va. Tech:"Hokies' best DB faces one of the nation's top QBs in BC's Matt Ryan."

The ACC Insider, Andrew Jones:

ACC Hoops Slate Analysis: BC:"Eagles have few challenging games.

Davis' "Inside The Huddle" Comments:"UNC coach Butch Davis spoke on Tuesday and Wednesday about reports speculating about his future."

More from Andrew Jones ofthe Wilmington Star - Evans gives N.C. State best chance for victory:"Forgive Tom O'Brien for being a bit inconsistent of late."

Boston College

From the Washington Post - Boston's Other Team:"The No. 2 Eagles will play the No. 8 Hokies to remain at the forefront of the national title race, but most of Boston is too distracted by the city's other successful teams to notice."

Eagles soar on Ryan-Logan express

Va. Tech at night 'OK' for BC coach

Virginia

Locating Long on the line a challenge

Wake Forest

RELENTLESS: Russell's energy has made him a vital cog on Deacons' defensive line

NC State
O'Brien will have Eagle eye :"Tom O'Brien is all about N.C. State football, but the Wolfpack coach plans to be watching tonight when Boston College plays at Virginia Tech."

O'Brien remains 'happy' :"While Tom O'Brien's new team celebrates its first win of consequence in more than a year, his old team is preparing for an ACC showdown against Virginia Tech."

Virginia Tech
Hokies relish ESPN stage on Thursday:"Boston College holds every significant measurable advantage over Virginia Tech in the ACC's biggest football game of the season tonight in Blacksburg, Va. "

Spotlight returns: "Tech hasn't forgotten what happened last year when it was overwhelmed by BC."

Hokies' Calling Card: Virginia Tech's defense, special teams capable of scoring points on their own

Hokies master art of Pick 6:"The ball is snapped, thrown and intercepted, and as soon as the defensive player gets possession, his 10 teammates quickly turn offensive."

Clemson

Team ignores guarantee as Terps respond: "Taylor cautious about his return; young linemen impress coaches. When tailback James Davis lingered as one of the last Clemson players out of practice Monday night, bystanders speculated how many extra sprints he was forced to run."

Georgia Tech

Take GT in battle of Tech: "Matt Winkeljohn believes the Jackets can defeat Virginia Tech - with or without Choice.

Recruiting: Dontavius picks by pumpkin

Tech defensive end is making a difference

Miami

UM players get a few days off :"Practice was fast and furious Wednesday as players went full force against each other without having to worry about installing a game plan for the North Carolina State game Nov. 3 in the Orange Bowl. There were eight NFL scouts watching, and the team members and coaches available -- most coaches are out recruiting -- were energetic and animated."

Kicker makes impact for Canes :"Randy Shannon's new go-to phrase: ``You've got what you got. Can't cut 'em, can't trade 'em, can't bring 'em off the waiver wire.''"

Florida State

Thacker finally ready to return to the field:"The unspecified university-related matter that had nose guard Budd Thacker's status in question has been resolved, according to FSU coach Bobby Bowden."

North Carolina
Davis' 'plan' calls for seeing Heels through improvements :"Butch Davis has said repeatedly how happy he is to be the head coach at North Carolina. But there seem to be plenty of people who think he might be happier at Arkansas, his alma mater. Davis faced questions about coaching at Arkansas, which has a coach in Houston Nutt, for the second day in a row Wednesday."

Junior-college standout will join Heels next year

Duke
This time, Blue Devils know QB rotation by Seminoles is likely :"In Florida State's long run near the top of the national polls, the Seminoles seemed to regularly have a starting quarterback whose numbers rivaled the production of two quarterbacks."

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
Who would have thought ... : "... that Boston College would become the highest-ranked ACC team ever in the current BCS system? BC is second in the most recent BCS standings -- and will try to hold the ranking against Virginia Tech on Thursday night."

The Conference Headlines:
Davis denies interest in Arkansas: "Contrary to a CBS Sports.com blog report, first-year North Carolina football coach Butch Davis does not have an exit clause in his contract that would allow him to leave penalty-free for Arkansas."

BC-Tech will be an answer game

Caulton Tudor hands out his marks

DASCENZO: The Pack from '83 to '07 : "In the ensuing months you're going to be hearing a bit more about N.C. State's last great basketball season. It's understandable, too. Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Wolfpack's NCAA title team in 1983, the one with Sidney Lowe, Dereck Whittenberg and Thurl Bailey playing marvelously well when he most needed to."
Mike Bianchi: Sadly, it's time for Bowden to retire : "Forgive me, Lord, for what I am about to say." Yes....you need to ask for forgiveness. Bobby is like Jo Pa, Dean Smith, Coach K, and John Thompson Sr. - He stays until he says it's time to go.

From the ACC Insider, Andrew Jones: Hansbrough, Singler Top Lists:"UNC junior and Duke freshman named ACC's pre-season top player and top rookie by the media."

and

Evans gives N.C. State best chance for victory: "Forgive Tom O'Brien for being a bit inconsistent of late."

ACC could land two BCS bowl bids for first time


Virginia
UVa Insider: Brandenburg’s decision was well thought-out

Simpson says his big night 'just happened'

Simpson adds juice to Virginia offense

Simpson Is No Longer Unknown

Cavaliers get football commitment


Boston College
Ready for court command: "Ex-L.C. Bird star Rice will carry a heavy load for Boston College this season"

Virginia Tech an imposing obstacle for Boston College: "In some ways, it is the same Virginia Tech, the preseason pick to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. Tough defense, tougher special teams, coached by Frank Beamer, who always has seemed to find a different way to beat teams during his 21 years running what has become an elite program."

Boston College football players' view on TV ratings is realistic: "Boston College has talked the past few weeks about "flying under the radar" a bit, the way coach Jeff Jagodzinski likes it for his No. 2-ranked team, which will be squarely in the national television spotlight tomorrow night on ESPN against Virginia Tech."


Wake Forest
Deacons' success has aided recruiting: "WFU pulling in more of state's top players; Grobe is wary of UNC."

Running back from Texas commits to Wake Forest

Virginia Tech
VIRGINIA TECH NOTES
VT Insider: It's still right there for Hokies
Hokies keep Eagles guessing about QB: "Freshman Taylor may or may not play."
Tech's Brett Warren: Keeping up the family tradition: "Brett Warren is one of three brothers to play at Virginia Tech. His father played in the NFL."
Grimm to start for Martin

Florida State
Verdell loves pass defense: "It was at safety where Toddrick Verdell made a name for himself in recruiting circles."

Special-teams coach says fake FG TD was his goof »


Miami
Kirb your enthusiasm
Kirby Freeman, who led UM's comeback win against Florida State, said he intends to start the Hurricanes' next game Nov. 3 against N.C. State. But coach Randy Shannon won't rule out a return by Kyle Wright, who is currently wearing a cast on his ankle.

UM's McCarthy earns ACC honors

With Wright out, Freeman prepared to lead Hurricanes : "If ever there were a game that University of Miami backup quarterback Kirby Freeman could start with unwavering confidence, the next one against North Carolina State would be it."


Georgia Tech
Choice surgery goes well

Jackets have their talking points

Tech holds breath on Choice injury

Tech's Smith says hoops team will be 'vastly different'

Gailey blasts report of firing

Nesbitt isn't afraid to take hits for extra yards


Clemson
Talk is not cheap for Tigers’ line: "Communication problems have been holding back Clemson’s front five. Opponents have left their mark on Clemson’s offensive line. But the Tigers themselves may be to blame for some self-inflicted wounds."

Football Notes: Teammates OK with guarantee: "The first time James Davis told fellow tailback C.J. Spiller that he guaranteed a win against Maryland, Spiller refused to believe his roommate."

Football Agency probes agent: "A state agency is investigating a Florida agent who represents several former South Carolina football players and an ex-Clemson defensive back."


Maryland
TERRAPINS NOTEBOOK: Defensive End Frost Is Lost for the Season

UM freshmen climbing ranks : "Mounting injuries force young Terps into starting roles."

Friedgen on Maryland's injuries Video

Tracking the Terps: Friedgen says Steffy and Turner may play vs. Clemson

Maryland RB Lattimore on Clemson's guarantee Video


North Carolina
Ellington Ready For Next Shot

UNC's Barbour agrees to deal : "A suspended UNC football player facing a misdemeanor marijuana citation could have his charge dismissed in four months if he goes to drug education classes, pays a fine and stays out of trouble, an Orange County prosecutor said Tuesday."

Man on a Mission: UNC's Mapp, a former walk-on, wanted to prove he deserved to play for a major-college program: "The best thing that ever happened to Durell Mapp was an evaluation from a college recruiter that he took as an insult.The perceived slight made him angry.And it helped make him the football player that he is today."


Duke
Riley not a secret in ACC anymore: "Moments before the Duke Blue Devils leave the locker room to come face-to-face with more than 80,000 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium Saturday night, many Duke players will put on their game face -- stoic, silent, serious."

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!


PHOTO: How they get it done at Wake Forest.

Getting your mind right:

Tranghese: Officials made "terrible" mistake on fair catch: "Steve Kragthorpe appears to have forgiven a blown call by officials in last week's 21-17 loss to Connecticut. The Louisville coach's goal now will be to try to help his team forget another tough loss in a season full of them." Terrible, terrible call.....

Disgruntled FSU fan puts "For Sale" sign in Bobby Bowden's front yard : That's poor form, my friend. Let us remind you that before Bobby Bowden, you were the Florida Teachers College for Women. Let Bobby leave when Bobby gets ready.


The conference headlines:
The Wake of success : "If timing is everything, Saturday's North Carolina at Wake Forest football game should mean a lot. I mean the Deacs -- that's the Deacs of late, last season and this one -- usually accelerate about this time of year. And the Tar Heels, off last Saturday, did keep Steve Spurrier's Gamecocks off the scoreboard for the final two quarters of a 21-15 loss to South Carolina. Then again, Vanderbilt kept Spurrier out of the end zone for four quarters."

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer: The Pack wanted, needed this one more. Great win for the Pack and the ACC!!!

Tim Stevens of the Raleigh News and Observer: Shrine coaches chose well - "The North Carolina coaches for the 71st annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star football game should be congratulated."

ACC Basketball Coaches hope officials use restraint in dishing out penalties for sideline antics- "Right now, it's a point of emphasis. But ACC coaches wonder whether in a few months it might be a point of contention. "

Jackets' Choice to have surgery, will miss Hokies game: "Georgia Tech tailback Tashard Choice will have surgery today to determine the severity of the knee injury he suffered Saturday against Army."

Heels suspend pair : "North Carolina starting cornerback Jermaine Strong and reserve offensive tackle Andre Barbour have been suspended indefinitely from the team for violating team and university policies."


Boston College
BC flying in rarified air : "At No. 2, the unbeaten Eagles are enjoying their highest ranking since 1942."

Aponavicius has given BC a kick-start: "The story is already part of Boston College folklore. If you have followed BC football at all in the last two years, you know the story of kicker Steve Aponavicius, a.k.a. "Sid Vicious.""


Virginia

CAVALIERS NOTEBOOK: After Switch, Simpson Turns It On -- Even Surprising Groh

Cavaliers get football commitment


Simpson's play a hit with Cavs


Virginia Tech

TECH NOTES

Glennon's Chin Is Up Even if Chinstrap Isn't

COMING UP NEXT: Hokies May Use Taylor and Glennon Against No. 2 BC

Hokies aim to heat Ryan up

Tech mum whether Taylor plays vs. BC

Hokies' C. Martin has mono




Clemson

Davis promises a win at Maryland: "Halfback says Tigers need key division win after two painful ACC losses. The deeper James Davis got into analyzing the next game’s significance, the wider his grin grew. By the end of an interview with a handful of reporters Monday morning, Davis had talked himself into a corner that he hopes Clemson will fights its way out of on Saturday." Promises, promises.....

Football Rout provides few answers to Tigers’ woes: "In retrospect, coach Tommy Bowden believed Clemson gained little from last year’s four blowout wins because they failed to make the team any better."

Tigers miss cut for Fort Dorchester DE


Georgia Tech

Jackets have their talking points

Tech holds breath on Choice injury

Tech's Smith says hoops team will be 'vastly different'

Gailey blasts report of firing

Nesbitt isn't afraid to take hits for extra yards


Miami

Ken Dorsey Q&A : "In 2000, when the FSU-Miami result still meant something nationally, Ken Dorsey threw a 13-yard touchdown to Jeremy Shockey to win, 27-24. These days, Dorsey is the third-string quarterback for the Browns. Staff Writer Shandel Richardson found that Dorsey still has his eyes on Coral Gables."

Canes still on cloud nine after victory against FSU : "Three days after its nearly unfathomable comeback at Florida State, the University of Miami will return to practice Tuesday to prepare for North Carolina State, a game that has been set for noon Nov. 3 (ESPNU) in the Orange Bowl."

Kirby's family enjoying the moment: "The plan for Kirby Freeman's family is for at least one of his parents to be..."

Outlook changes with victory:"Funny how a win can change a locker room. For those of you who have never..."




Florida State

Weatherford back at starting QB for Seminoles : "After going 1-2 as a starting quarterback, Xavier Lee will return to the bench Saturday, and will be replaced by fellow junior Drew Weatherford. FSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher said Monday that Lee was putting too much pressure on himself." So....you use Xavier Lee up against the arch rival and in a game that could be used to get him some confidence for the home stretch, you jerk him and give the job back to the other incompetent QB. Rediculous.....

Seminoles assessing the damage : "As Bobby Bowden pulled out of his driveway Sunday morning to go rehash his latest loss to Miami, his eyes were greeted by something he hadn't seen in a good while."

FSU turns to Weatherford:"With seven turnovers in the past two games, Xavier Lee didn't have a secure grip on his role as the starting quarterback at Florida State."

FSU defense had 11 missed assignments »

Fisher discusses changes »

Bowden not ready to give up »

Bowden: QB not only issue »

Fisher talks about QB situation »

Junior-college receiver picks Seminoles »


Maryland

Terps QB Portis talks to students about cheating : Well.....good for him!

Belated basketblog from Greensboro [Tracking the Terps]

Terps Vow to Regroup, Although Injuries Leave Squad Thin, Exposed

Terps Senior Wants to Give 'What I Did Not Have'


North Carolina State

Evans earns another start for Wolfpack

Lineup changes aid Pack: "N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien promised a total evaluation of his team during the Pack's bye week, and it resulted in a few personnel changes."

Surging Cavs up next for Wolfpack: " N.C. State's O'Brien has fond memories of UVa."


North Carolina
Tar Heels suspend 2 players

Californian gets his kicks at UNC:"Brown puts baseball ambition on hold to focus on punting."

No rest for the Heels : "An open date on the schedule last week gave the North Carolina football team time to get healthy for its game at Wake Forest."

The Daily Roundup: We're Off Today....

...but Boston College is on fire in the BCS. Go Eagles!!!

Surprises hard to top: "Remember when one of the trademarks of a good season for a college football team was a Top 10 ranking? Or even better, of course, being ranked as one of the top two teams?"

No. 2 BC gets better with rest"Boston College emerged from two days off - including a rare Saturday - and went into game mode for Thursday night's Atlantic Coast Conference showdown at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg."

North Carolina Favored in 2007-08 Pre-Season Poll by ACC Media: "The league's media picked North Carolina as the favorite in the ACC for 2007-08 in its pre-season poll at Operation Basketball in Greensboro on Sunday."

ACC to name Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete Award after former Wake Forest Coach Skip Prosser: "Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford announced today that the league's Faculty Athletics Representatives have voted unanimously to establish the Skip Prosser Award to honor the conference's top student-athlete among the league's men's basketball players."

The Daily Roundup: KickOff Friday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage:
The Weekend Selections
Not so good last week with a 3-2 record. That brings us to a 40-18 record for the season. Lets pick up the pace. This weekends picks:

Army @ Georgia Tech - Jackets WIN!
Central Michigan @ Clemson - Tigers WIN!
Wake @ Navy - Tough one....Deacs WIN!!!
Miami @ Florida State - Another tough one...FSU has a 2 game win streak...this series runs in streaks......Miami has a winning record at FSU.....Bowden rebounds. 'Noles WIN!
NC State @ ECU - Unfortunately for the ACC, State is decimated with injuries. Pirates WIN!
Virginia @ Maryland - Cav's luck runs short. Terps WIN!
That's the list.

Getting your mind right:

The Weekend Smoke from the StogieGuys.com: Stogie Reviews: Gurkha G3 Toro: Get over there!

Down go the Bulls! Down go the Bulls!!Bulls upset on national stage : "It's not easy being No. 2 — just ask South Florida. The Bulls became the third second-ranked team to lose in the last three weeks, having their unexpected unbeaten run snapped by tricky Rutgers 30-27 on Thursday night."

Morrison puts focus ondefense, conditioning, fun: "Adam Morrison -- like a kid at a Halloween carnival or a girl in a Cyndi Lauper song -- just wants to have fun."

Second-ranked South Florida hopes to continue its big year

And now, a shout out to the home team - WSSU almost punted Irizarry - Defensive back-kick returner saved his career with hard work and maturity.


The conference headlines:

Inside the ACC Ken Tysiac

Florida State-Miami matchup loses national luster

Bill Hass on the ACC: In the End, Eagles' Dunbar Simply a 'Football Player': "Any number of words accurately describe Boston College middle linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar. Intelligent. Tough. Analytical. Playmaker. But probably the best way to sum him up is with the phrase he would take as the biggest compliment: Football player."

From Andrew Jones, The ACC Insider:

State Versus ECU: "Rivals get together for the 25th time again this weekend.

O'Brien On A Few Issues: "N.C. State's coach spoke Wednesday morning about his quarterback situation and his early struggles in Raleigh."

Wake Preps For Navy's O: "Deacons face nation's top rushing attack."
Get over there!!!

Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star: Week off little help for reeling Wolfpack: "A week off might have been the tonic N.C. State's struggling football team needed."


Duke
Duke looking at Duke during open week:"The schedule says that Duke's next football game is against Florida State, but the Blue Devils have another team to study before turning their undivided attention to the Seminoles."

Devils' injuries healing : "Senior guard DeMarcus Nelson was one of five Duke basketball players who went under the knife during the offseason. Only David McClure isn't at full strength."


Boston College
Eagles hope to fly under sound barrier: "One of the factors in Boston College's game at Virginia Tech next Thursday night will be the noise."


Wake Forest
Ahead of the Class: Defensive end Thompson is the rare Wake Forest player who wasn't redshirted as a freshman


Clemson
Football Notes: ‘Sore’ Korn might remain on the shelf: "NCAA dictates backup QB must sit out if case for injury waiver is to be made: "The first valid quarterback controversy at Clemson begins to take shape this weekend. Per NCAA rules, heralded freshman Willy Korn has already nullified the chance to redshirt by making two mop-up appearances."

Football Kelly starting to show his upside: "Until this year, the grass always appeared greener on Clemson receiver Aaron Kelly’s other side. Kelly preferred to be a baseball pitcher until age 8, when he felt left out watching his twin brother, Avery, excel as a youth-league running back."


Georgia Tech
Walker beefs up big-play statistics

Future schedules heavy on grits, not greats

Choice thanks blockers with pot pies


Miami
McCarthy's return helps defense : "Colin McCarthy could start alongside Darryl Sharpton and Tavares Gooden Saturday, putting the linebackers at full strength."

Tuned for speed : "Two-time 100-meter Texas state champion Shawnbrey McNeal might be the fastest football player the Hurricanes have on the field."

UM football: Javarris James puts injury issues behind him : "Javarris James had just completed some extra running after practice as punishment for fumbling during a game."

Getting them in early : "The University of Miami has done well for itself this season in recruiting despite the team's current record and…"

Who is a real Hurricane? :"In the aftermath of the University of Miami's second consecutive loss, I've been trying to put my finger on…"

UM quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey? : "With this being Miami-Florida State week, it means several alumni of the game..."

Don't forget about Taylor Cook :"I've noticed most of the fans only talk about next season's quarterback..."


Florida State
FSU's Nicholson overcomes injury to excel : "Under cover of winter darkness, when his Florida State teammates were otherwise occupied, Derek Nicholson would slip out of his apartment."

'Noles' Robinson maintains credibility: "Sophomore cornerback Patrick Robinson wasn't used to being pushed so hard when he arrived at Florida State. Mickey Andrews makes that kind of an impression on players."

Former FSU receiver recalls stepping onto the field at the Orange Bowl »

For true fans, FSU-Miami is big as always »

Corso remembers his first game vs. hometown 'Canes »


NC State
Hurricane gets shot to start for Pack : "Jamelle Eugene's nickname is the "Hurricane," courtesy of his aunt's reaction to when she saw Jamelle's mother after she gave birth to Eugene some 20 years ago."


Maryland

A Leading Indicator: "The first half of the college football season has offered the Terrapins several reasons for encouragement, but their inability to close out opponents outweighs most of Coach Ralph Friedgen's concerns."

Talkin' Terps With Marc Carig


North Carolina
Tar Heels expected to get Tate back soon


Virginia
Second wind: "Demoted cornerback Chris Gorham makes impact at receiver."

Panthers' error led to Groh's decision


Virginia Tech
VT Insider: Houseright handles media blitz

Hokies' C. Martin has mono

Taylor's status yet determined

We're off today.....

....but you know we never leave you high and dry.

AP Top 25

Coaches' poll

BCS rankings

Atlantic Coast Conference Announces Football Players of the Week

Deacons starting to have some fun : "Grobe says that losses in first two games had his players stressed out."

Tom Osbourne takes over as Interim AD @ Nebraska: Osborne: Football program will be evaluated - "The coaches are at least safe until season's end. Then will come an evaluation." Wow.....can't feel too good about your job when TO shows up.

Video support: Steven M. Sipple: Old friend gives Nebraska program hope

K gets down to business : "Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski opens Duke's basketball practice to business leaders."

Adam Lucas of TarheelBlue.com: Lucas: Opportunity Knocks For Sophomore Posts

Over the middle: it's a Catch-22 : "For wide receivers, usually the smallest guys on the field, going across the middle is both a badge of honor and a reason for concern -- the middle is a dangerous place populated by some of the fiercest players on the field."

The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
From the 50-Year Line Blog - College football needs a playoff

Nebraska fires AD after lopsided losses: Wow.....things remain hot in Cornhusker land....


The conference headlines:
The big question still dogs Bowden: "THERE ARE MANY football programs across the country that would happily swap the past eight seasons with Clemson. The Tigers have been bowl eligible every one of those years, finishing second or third in the ACC five times."

UM VS. FSU, SATURDAY, 3:30 P.M.
10 memorable games
For the first time in three decades, neither Miami nor Florida State are ranked for their annual clash Saturday in Doak Campbell Stadium. It's a drastic change from a time when the showdown commanded the nation's attention, often with national-title hopes at stake.


Boston College
BC ready refocus on goal of winning ACC:"Boston College has had enough of the Meineke Car Care Bowl, the MPC Computers Bowl, the Continental Tire Bowl and Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl."

Eagles still are on rise"OK. How long is this going to continue? Boston College's fairy-tale season - which started with reasonable ambitions and now has the Eagles at 7-0 - became a little stranger, a little more unbelievable, as they were listed as No. 3 in the BCS standings yesterday."


NC State
O'Brien not one to second-guess

Wolfpack gets back to basics during week off: "N.C. State offensive guard Kalani Heppe was asked by a reporter Monday about the Wolfpack's 1-5 start to the football season."

'Hurricane' Eugene gaining momentum : "Jamelle Eugene always wanted to be the starting tailback at N.C. State. But not by a process of elimination, not because of injuries to Toney Baker and Andre Brown."

Pack looking for relief at ECU :"Make no mistake about it, N.C. State will be plenty motivated when it faces East Carolina on Saturday in Greenville."

Wolfpack's Beck may not play at ECU: "N.C. State quarterback Harrison Beck is questionable for the Pack's game Saturday at East Carolina."

Pirates know N.C. State game about more than on field play : "East Carolina coach Skip Holtz would love to treat North Carolina State like just another nonconference game, one that would be great to win but not quite as important as a victory in Conference USA play."


Florida State
FSU's Lee recognizes his errors: "Quarterback Xavier Lee's mistakes lead to questions. But what's reassuring to Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher is that Lee has consistently come up with the right answers."

Seminoles QB Lee will start vs. UM

Thacker expects to play »

Willis remembers '89 victory over Miami »


Georgia Tech
PASS ATTACKED : "Tech's running game is among the top in the nation, that may be because its passing game, lead by quarterback Taylor Bennett, is ranked a lowly 108 out of 119 Division I programs. Coach Chan Gailey says receivers need to make their catches and "Hopefully, our passing effectiveness goes up.""

K Bell didn't need words of support


Clemson
Football Notes: Walk-on Ashe starting to catch on for Tigers: "In the spring of 2006, an unfamiliar face began sitting in on Clemson receiver meetings. Once Terrance Ashe participated in practice drills, teammates realized why."

Clemson men’s basketball sets game time:"The Clemson men’s basketball team announced Monday that it will hold its annual Orange & White game Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in Littlejohn Coliseum. Admission is free."


North Carolina
Mascot's gifts keep on giving : "TV to air stories of organ recipients, support for Jason Ray's family."


Miami
W-S Prep center will go to Miami :"Johnson commits after campus visit."

Randy Shannon seeks ways to motivate : "With the season seemingly slipping away, frustrations are mounting for the Miami Hurricanes." Start with a big stick...

Shannon: UM recruits on board

From the Miami Hurricanes Blog:
So long Frankie Hammond Jr.: "It's official. Hallandale receiver Frankie Hammond Jr., commits to the Gators..."

Basketball `Canes land big recruit:"Time to take a quick football break. Besides, basketball is my preferred sport..."

Recruits to get immediate playing time:"The one positive to come from the Georgia Tech loss was reality has finally..."
Get over there!!!!

The Daily Roundup: Monday

The BEST ACC Football Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
South Florida crashing BCS party

USC’s new academic requirements have new prospects waiting for their grades: "LAST WEEK USC revealed the minimum academic requirements prospective athletes must meet to be admitted. The guidelines were created so that the Gamecock coaches, the prospects they are recruiting, have a full understanding of what it will take to get an athlete into school."

The conference headlines:
Andrew Jones of the ACC Insider:
ACC Report Card: Wake, BC and Virginia Tech earn A's this week.

Notebook Plus: ACC race not conforming to original projections

Breaking down Dailey's interception: "The one pass UNC's Joe Dailey likely will attempt all season was a damaging one in Saturday's loss to South Carolina."

Tobacco Road > Sunshine State: "Fan bases along Tobacco Road might feel better about their teams these days."
Get over there!!!

Bradley: Run Tashard run

Adam Lucas of TarHeel Blue.com - Now, The Future

Caulton Tudor of the Raleigh News and Observer - 1981 meeting flattened Heels

DASCENZO: This time, Spurrier barely escapes Kenan : "Steve Spurrier looked more like Harry Houdini with this great escape Saturday. The Ol’ Ball Coach called his offense “putrid” and, oh brother, was it ever in the second half. He also gave us his rendition of “Well, aw shucks, winning takes the place of losing any day or night,” and he’s right."

Football Notes: Play calls look better a day later: "Upon further review, Steve Spurrier’s play calling against North Carolina was not as bad as he thought. When South Carolina’s offense stalled in the second half of Saturday’s 21-15 victory at North Carolina, the Gamecocks’ coach took responsibility after the game for “calling that conservative run-run crap.”"


Boston College
Eagles still are on rise: "OK. How long is this going to continue? Boston College's fairy-tale season - which started with reasonable ambitions and now has the Eagles at 7-0 - became a little stranger, a little more unbelievable, as they were listed as No. 3 in the BCS standings yesterday."


Virginia Tech
Taylor's status yet determined

Taylor in cast until weekend: "Virginia Tech starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor will wear a short leg cast on his right leg until Saturday to help heal the high ankle sprain he suffered at Duke, Tech trainer Mike Goforth said in a release yesterday."

Hokies find offense


Virginia
UVa Insider: Gould a student of place-kicking history

Gould golden again

U.Va. gains some favor: "Knock off a previously unbeaten team, and voters -- and computers -- will notice."


Georgia Tech
The Jackets' weapon of Choice

Bennett gets the job done with style

Second half a 'gut check' vs. 'Canes

Henry receiver getting offers

How Tech can still save its season


Clemson
Clemson midseason report: "The vultures hovering over Clemson coach Tommy Bowden have grown accustomed to fasting. They began circling in earnest after the 2002 Tangerine Bowl debacle, then were warded off the next season when the Tigers followed a loss at Wake Forest by upsetting No. 10 Florida State and winning their final four games."


Florida State
Bowden sees improved FSU: "Bobby Bowden responded in the affirmative when recently asked: Is Florida State better than it was a year ago?"

Is FSU-Miami now a faded rivalry? »

Offense doesn't look any different »


Miami
UM's Shannon remains optimistic : "The Miami Hurricanes are ailing physically, mentally and emotionally. A most unpleasant question, therefore, arises as they prepare to travel to Florida State for a 3:30 p.m. nationally televised game Saturday."

Give Shannon some time : "Right here, right on top of another heartbreaker, I'll say it. Randy Shannon is doing a good job in his first shot. And he will do a better one."

Basketball `Canes land big recruit: "Time to take a quick football break. Besides, basketball is my preferred sport..."

Recruits to get immediate playing time: "The one positive to come from the Georgia Tech loss was reality has finally..."


North Carolina
UNC postgame clipboard : "North Carolina made plenty of mistakes during its 21-15 loss to No. 7 South Carolina on Saturday. Three interceptions, missed kicks, and plays that bounced off the Heels' fingertips all went against them."

Break: UNC to have an off week after tough loss

Little steps up for the Tar Heels in loss Saturday: "Greg Little wanted the football in his hands more, but he didn’t complain when it didn’t happen. He simply waited his turn, which came Saturday."

UNC coach: 'We screwed up' -