Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Daily Roundup: Wednesday

The BEST ACC Sports Coverage!!!

Getting your mind right:
Sidney Lowe's son sentenced to 15 months: After an emotional plea by N.C. State basketball coach Sidney Lowe that his son be granted mercy from a judge, Sidney Lowe II was sentenced Tuesday to 15 months at a Guilford County prison farm.

Trevor Graham banned for life
: "Track coach Trevor Graham received a lifetime ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday for his role in helping athletes obtain performance-enhancing drugs."

Favre tempted to show up at Packers camp
: "Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's "bluff."

Posey wants a four-year deal: "Free agent James Posey is treating negotiations as if this could be his final contract."

Aaron McFarling of the Roanoke News: Favre debacle dredges up flaw


The conference headlines:
JOHN DELONG of the Winston-Salem Journal: LaRue's league is a good thing for Deacs


Clemson
Bowden calls early praise premature: "Even with the pieces in place, Tigers must still produce wins, Tigers coach says. Nearly every item Clemson coach Tommy Bowden would include on a perfect program blueprint — facilities, graduation rates, staff stability, discipline, season ticket sales — he said Tuesday he believes he can check off."


North Carolina
No regrets heading to NBA: "Brandan Wright is preparing to be in Golden State's rotation, more than a year after leaving North Carolina."

Sammy Batten of the Fayetteville Observer: Elite WR considering FSU, Pembroke


Duke
Nelson auditions for NBA
: "Knocking on all the doors that might lead to an NBA roster spot could take longer than a few months for former Duke standout DeMarcus Nelson."


Maryland
Former Terps signee Bass enrolls at Memphis


Georgia Tech
Glen Rice Jr. eyes Tech: "Walton standout, son of NBA star, has Jackets, Miami on basketball recruiting short list."

Touted Florida TE hasn't heard from Tech

Tech LB: Coaches on same page this year