The Daily Roundup: Thursday
The BEST ACC Sports Coverage!!!PHOTO: Titletown...Chapel Hill?!?!? Apparently ESPN thinks they have a shot. What say you basketbloggers...is Chapel Hill, at least, the title town of the ACC? Take it to the comments section.
Getting your mind right:
Stephen Curry works on leadership : "This is a pivotal summer for Davidson star Stephen Curry, who is likely to show up on some first-team All-America squads when preseason basketball magazines hit the stands. As a sophomore last season, he averaged 25.9 points and set the NCAA season record with 162 3-pointers." Smart move....too small to play the two guard on the next level, but what a weapon he could be as a jump shooting point.
Stephen Curry works on leadership : "This is a pivotal summer for Davidson star Stephen Curry, who is likely to show up on some first-team All-America squads when preseason basketball magazines hit the stands. As a sophomore last season, he averaged 25.9 points and set the NCAA season record with 162 3-pointers." Smart move....too small to play the two guard on the next level, but what a weapon he could be as a jump shooting point.
Michigan will help coach pay: "Former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez and the University of Michigan have agreed to pay a $4 million buyout and settle a lawsuit that WVU filed after he broke his contract."
76ers sign Brand to $82 million deal : "Elton Brand believed his career would end as an L.A. Story. Forced by a contract ultimatum Brand would not accept, the would-be movie mogul and two-time NBA All-Star instead opted to take his production east and see his name roll on the credits of Philadelphia's roster."
Duhon signs with Knicks, may start at point guard: "Chris Duhon is coming to compete for the New York Knicks' starting point guard job. Nobody is saying yet if that competition will be against Stephon Marbury."
He's Fighting for His Life: "Tony Thompson's rocky path to boxing started as a way to support his family, but it could pay off with the heavyweight title after the reluctant fighter's bout with Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday night."
Stewart, Gibbs agree to part : "The two-time Cup champion decides he wants a chance to own his own team."
Dustin Long of the Roanoke News: JGR exit fits long-term plan
The conference headlines:
DASCENZO: Look for fireworks at Kenan: "Once described by several coaches as a sleeping giant in football, North Carolina hasn't won an ACC title since 1980, hasn't enjoyed a winning season since 2001 and has had five head coaches in the last 25 years -- but so what."
Clemson
McDaniel accuser not dropping chargesWoman’s attorney says she is intent on pursuing case against player. An attorney for the woman accusing Clemson football player DeAndre McDaniel of assault said Wednesday his client intends to continue pursuing the charges.
Author dubs USC-Clemson the nation's most underrated football rivalry: USC Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers -->Ivan Maisel's indoctrination into Palmetto State football came in 1981 during his days as a reporter at the Atlanta Constitution."
McDaniel accuser not dropping chargesWoman’s attorney says she is intent on pursuing case against player. An attorney for the woman accusing Clemson football player DeAndre McDaniel of assault said Wednesday his client intends to continue pursuing the charges.
Author dubs USC-Clemson the nation's most underrated football rivalry: USC Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers -->Ivan Maisel's indoctrination into Palmetto State football came in 1981 during his days as a reporter at the Atlanta Constitution."
Dorman lineman commits to Clemson."Offensive lineman Brandon Thomas (6-4, 285) of Dorman committed to Clemson on Wednesday."
Former Clemson safety lands at Samford: "Former Clemson safety lands at Samford Former Clemson receiver Jeff Ogren, former Memphis quarterback Matt Malouf and former LSU tight end J.D. Lott have transfered to Samford in Birmingham, Ala. the school announced Tuesday."
Florida State
From Andrew Carter's Chopping Block Blog:
Season preview: Running backs
Season preview: Running backs
Miami
James Jones excited about Miami Heat homecoming : "It wasn't a case of James Jones offering his services at a hometown discount."
James Jones excited about Miami Heat homecoming : "It wasn't a case of James Jones offering his services at a hometown discount."
UM, Dolphins add logo; J.J., ex-Canes reach out: "On rare occasions, if enough fans complain about something, they can make a difference. That happened at UM this week, and Canes fans should give themselves (and the athletic department) a hand."
5 most important (No. 3): "Let's face it. The Hurricanes had one of the worst offenses in the ACC, maybe..."
5 most important (No. 4) : "Today, we stay on the offensive side of the ball. Two years ago, the..."
Kirby Hocutt to fans: We got U: "The early scouting report on newly-hired UM athletic director Kirby Hocutt is he..."
Duke
Duke's Cragg promoted: "Administrator rewarded for 21 years of service to school."
Duke's Cragg promoted: "Administrator rewarded for 21 years of service to school."
North Carolina
'Titletown' nominee: Chapel Hill: "University of North Carolina fans will have a chance to prove to the country what they already believe -- that Chapel Hill is the capital of sports in this country."
'Titletown' nominee: Chapel Hill: "University of North Carolina fans will have a chance to prove to the country what they already believe -- that Chapel Hill is the capital of sports in this country."
Georgia Tech
Paging longtime Tech fans: "Matt Winkeljohn is searching for venerable Yellow Jacket supporters from the early 1950s."
posted by Ed at Thursday, July 10, 2008
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