Wednesday, April 30, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC Sports Coverage!!!

PHOTO: Bowling is not his thing, but Obama didn't look half bad during his scrimage with the Heels on Tuesday. See video. That was cool....but was it ok for Roy to be there? See story below

Getting your mind right:
Obama game odd but OK : "At issue is the timing of the informal scrimmage and the fact that UNC coach Roy Williams watched it from the sideline."


Mike Wise of the Washington Post: Win One for the Owner: "Wizards owner Abe Pollin, 84 years old and suffering from a debilitating disease, offers his team inspiring words in preparation for Game 5." Very nice read.

Source: Brown to Coach Bobcats : "The veteran coach received a long, loud standing ovation from fans, guests and staff members who attended a news conference Tuesday introducing him as the new coach of the Charlotte Bobcats." Let's just go ahead and make alternative uniforms that are carolina blue and white and be done with it. More - Larry Brown a good hire for Bobcats

Karmanos' involvement to increase : "Having completed a hands-on restructuring of the sales force of Compuware, the software company he helped found, Peter Karmanos says he's going to try to do the same with the Carolina Hurricanes."

Paul's triple-double helps Hornets oust Mavs with 99-94 win : "Byron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games."

The Conference Headlines:
Who wins the ACC?: "Mr. College Football breaks down the '08 prospects for conference teams."


ACC and area free-agent signings

ACC will look at expanding basketball schedule: "ACC athletic directors plan next month to discuss expanding the conference men's basketball schedule to 18 games." Round robin ehhh.

ACC may expand basketball schedule: "Lack of NCAA berth may force league to push docket to 18 games. Amid concern over a lack of NCAA tournament at-large bids in two of the past three years, ACC athletics directors plan next month to discuss expanding the conference men’s basketball schedule to 18 games."

Dascenzo of the Durham Herald Sun: Dascenzo: Barth could be answer for Chiefs: "Last August, on one of the those sweltering and humid days, Connor Barth took a seat inside the comfort zone of the Kenan Football Center."

Andrew Jones of the Wilmington Star: UNC Trio Make Right Decisions


Clemson
Spear: Fans see hope in '08 Tigers: "THEY CAME WEARING orange and optimism Monday night, and who can blame them?"

Coaches plan to hit recruiting trail this week: "THE SPRING EVALUATION period for college football recruiting is underway and USC and Clemson coaches plan to hit the road this week. Staffs are allowed four weeks of evaluation through May 31."

Tigers finish off Hokies: "Time will tell whether Clemson’s weekend success bears significance. But for a team clinging to hopes of prolonging its streak of 21 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, the Tigers get to hope for another weekend."


Georgia Tech
READY TO RUN THE SHOW?:"If you ask Mr. College Football, the key to Georgia Tech's football fortunes in '08 may rest squarely on the shoulders of QB Josh Nesbitt, who 'has the abilities to be the starter' according to new head coach Paul Johnson."

Johnson loses another player: "Offensive lineman says option not a good fit; will become 4th Jacket to transfer since coach's arrival."

North Carolina
Saturday shows patience pays: "There was a time when it appeared Indianapolis Colts All-Pro center Jeff Saturday would never get a chance to play football on Sunday."


Duke
Wallace Wade improvements put on hold: "Duke's first phase of improvements to Wallace Wade Stadium will have to wait until next year. The school had hoped to have the first of four new buildings that will house both a concession stand and restrooms ready for this upcoming season, but a delay in gaining approval for the project from the city of Durham will prevent that from happening."


Wake Forest


Virginia Tech

Two-grand finale: "Virginia Tech's Angela Tincher becomes the third pitcher in NCAA softball history to record 2,000 career strikeouts."


Miami
UM freshman pitcher garners ACC honor: "University of Miami freshman Chris Hernandez was named Atlantic Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday -- three days after Hernandez gave up two hits and struck out 11 in eight innings during UM's 1-0 shutout of No. 16 Virginia."

posted by Ed at Wednesday, April 30, 2008