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April 21, 2008 by
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Getting a road win in the ACC is not easy. Well, unless you're Virginia Tech, Wake Forest or Boston College. All three won conference games on the road yesterday. For Virginia Tech, the win at Duke was sweet revenge for the way the Hokies lost at Cameron last season.Clemson, which...
Goestenkors against banning male practice players
February 29, 2008 by
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Last month the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics issued a position statement calling for a ban on the use of male practice players in women's intercollegiate athletics.Since then it has been a hot topic of conversation, especially among women's basketball coaches.It&...
ACC Nation (weekend of January 5)
February 25, 2008 by
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Click here to listenOn ACC Nation this weekend, Mike Hogewood joins Patrick and Chris to wrap up the bowl season in the Atlantic Coast Conference.Dan Bonner stops by to talk ACC basketball, and Pete Yanity, the voice of the Clemson Tigers, discusses the fast start by the Clemson basketball...
Johnson declares for NFL draft
February 25, 2008 by
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Georgia Tech All-American Calvin Johnson announced today that he is making himself available for the 2007 NFL draft.The junior wide receiver had been tabbed by some draft analysts as being one of the top two or three prospects for the upcoming draft before confirming his plans to turn...
GT's Clinch suspended for season
February 25, 2008 by
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Press release from Georgia Tech:Lewis Clinch, a sophomore member of Georgia Tech's basketball team, has been suspended from the Yellow Jackets' team for violation of Institute policy. The 6-3 guard left the team on Friday, and will not play the remainder of the 2006-07 season...
Monday Morning Power Poll
February 25, 2008 by
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With all 12 teams having played at least one conference game, and with a new year here, ACC Nation figured it was time to debut our Monday Morning Power Poll. So, for the week of Jan. 8, here's how we see the ACC teams:1. North Carolina- Too talented and too deep for many teams...
Clemson's Gaddis turning pro
February 25, 2008 by
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Press release from Clemson:Clemson redshirt junior cornerback C.J. Gaddis has decided to forego his senior season of eligibility and enter the NFL draft. Gaddis informed Clemson coaches of his final decision on Wednesday."I want to thank all the people at Clemson for the help...
Carolina rolls, FSU knocks off Wake
February 22, 2008 by
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How impressive was Carolina yesterday? Even without Brandan Wright and Marcus Ginyard, the Tar Heels went into Arizona, ranked No. 17 in the country, and destroyed the Wildcats 92-64. A lot of questions have been answered with the improved play of Ty Lawson. There's still plenty...
Around ACC Nation
February 21, 2008 by
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North Carolina broke away from Florida State in the second half to win its ACC opener. Frank Dascenzo writes that the point-guard position at Carolina this season could be special.Virginia finally lost at its new arena.Here's the women's roundup from Sunday.It's easy to...
Around ACC Nation
February 21, 2008 by
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The biggest game of the day is on the women's side, where Maryland is at Duke. It's the first meeting from the teams since last year's National Championship game. Friend of the Nation Beth Mowins writes that Crystal Langhore is the X factor in the game. She also writes...
Clemson on a roll
February 20, 2008 by
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Clemson rolled off 14 wins in a row before entering ACC play last week, leading some to compare the Tigers basketball team to the Wake Forest football team. But Dan Bonner, a college basketball analyst with Fox Sports Net and CBS, as well as ACC telecasts, wasn't shocked to see...
Around ACC Nation
January 26, 2008 by
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Wake Forest wasn't able to put the finishing touches on its dream season Tuesday night.Duke rallied from a first-half deficit to beat Temple, while NC State had to hold on for an overtime win. Miami also won a close one.Here's what the rest of the ACC women's basketball...
Around ACC Nation
January 26, 2008 by
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For those hoping Duke would never win again, so much for that dream.In women's basketball, NC State and Virginia both won conference games. Carolina gets tested tonight with UConn visits Chapel Hill.Sean Williams has stepped up his defense at Boston College. Here's a quote...
Around ACC Nation
January 25, 2008 by
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More on the dismissal of two Boston College players. Sean Williams and Akida McLain are gone for good.North Carolina bounced back from its loss to Virginia Tech, while the Hokies fell apart.Former NC State coach Chuck Amato has a job, returning to Florida State under Bobby Bowden.
ACC officials admit to mistake
January 25, 2008 by
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John Clougherty, the ACC's coordinator of basketball officials, made the following statement about a timing error at the end of the Clemson-Duke game Thursday night. "The league acknowledges that a timing error was made in not starting the game clock at the correct time, when...
ACC Nation (weekend of January 19)
January 25, 2008 by
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Click here to listenOn ACC Nation this week, Steve Martin, play-by-play voice of ACC telecasts on Lincoln Financial Sports, visits with the guys to talk ACC hoops.Patrick caught up with Johnny Holliday, Voice of the Terps, earlier this week and the two talked Maryland basketball. We...
ACC Nation's new site
January 31, 2007 by
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Please visit our new and improved ACC Nation.com site, which now contains the ACC Nation blog. You can also listen to the latest ACC Nation podcast or visit our store.
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January 28, 2007 by
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This could be a turning point for Virginia basketball. The Cavs beat NC State on the road, but then again, the Wolfpack aren't that great this season. But to go into Clemson and knock off the Tigers 64-63, especially after being down 16 in the second half, is huge for the Cavaliers...
ACC Nation (weekend of January 26)
January 26, 2007 by
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Click here to listen (Go to Download this week's show, complete show and click on ACC Nation (weekend of January 26) ) On ACC Nation this weekend, ESPN’s Andy Katz joins the guys to talk ACC hoops. Patrick and Chris also chat with Mark Berman of the Roanoke Times about Virginia...
Coach K haters unite
January 25, 2007 by
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Washington's Gilbert Arenas sure can hold a grudge. Of course, I have no problem with the object of his bitterness. Arenas is now a member of the "I hate Coach K and Duke" club, and, speaking as a card-carrying member of that group, I welcome all new members - the more...
ACC football schedule
January 24, 2007 by
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The ACC released is football schedule. The team-by-team schedule is below. A few things that are worthy of attention:Boston College plays three conference games to start the season;Duke will be 0-12 once again;One would think Carolina should get a win to start off the Butch-Davis era...
Labor Day Bowden Bowl
January 19, 2007 by
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I find this interesting. Last year FSU played Miami on Labor Day and the Hurricanes' coach was fired after the season. This year the Seminoles play Clemson on Labor Day ... I'm not saying, I'm just saying.PatrickClemson press release:Clemson will open its 2007 football...
Gailey to remain at Georgia Tech
January 19, 2007 by
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Some might say this is bad news for Georgia Tech, but Chan Gailey is remaining at the school as its football coach. Below is the press release announcing Gailey's decision. PatrickPress release from Georgia Tech:Chan Gailey, Georgia Tech's head football coach since 2002,announced...
Boston College loses two players
January 17, 2007 by
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Boston College has dismissed Sean Williams and Akida McLain from its basketball team, according to this story. The loss of Williams will be huge. He was one of the best defenders in the conference and BC will find it difficult to replace him up front. Even though the Eagles are 5-0...
ACC Nation (weekend of January 12)
January 12, 2007 by
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Click here to listenOn ACC Nation this weekend, Friend of the Nation Jeff White of the Richmond Times Dispatch stops by to talk both UVa. and Virginia Tech basketball.Wes Durham, Georgia Tech’s play-by-play voice, talks about the Yellow Jackets’ big win over Duke earlier this week...
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