Bubba Cunningham announced they were reducing capacity at Kenan Stadium: In February, the football team unveiled new custom Jordan Brand sneakers: But they still had a basketball man on their football jerseys: How was football recruiting heading into June? And how was football recruiting at the end of June? Larry Fedora absolutely lost his mind… Read more »
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Giftastic Review of ACC Preseason Predictions
Every year, the media* descend upon Charlotte to chat with ACC Football players and coaches. And then they form a ritualistic circle and announce their predictions using smoke signals. Here’s a Giftastic Review of ACC Preseason Predictions. Atlantic 1. Clemson (145) Listen, when you’re clearly one of the best teams in college football, this makes… Read more »
2018 ACC Baseball Tournament Forecast
The 2018 ACC Baseball Tournament kicks off tomorrow morning at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC. After a wet and wild week of weather, folks near the diamond are keeping their eyes on the skies. So what kind of conditions can we expect this week? Let’s take a look to find out. Tuesday, May… Read more »
A Giftastic Recap of the End of the ACC Basketball Season
1. Virginia You guys wrapped up a dominating regular season by winning the ACC Tournament. …and then you proceeded to follow that up by becoming the first 1-seed (the TOP overall seed) to lose to a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Woof. Nothing like trying to make a huge leap but stumbling on the first… Read more »
Giftastic ACC Basketball Power Rankings 3/7/2018
1. Virginia, 28-2, 17-1 W vs Louisville, W vs Notre Dame Credit Virginia for lulling Louisville into a state of hypnosis so deep they choked away a 5 point lead in less than a second. 2. Duke, 25-6, 13-5 W vs UNC Helped kick-start UNC’s winning streak. And then finally put their good vibes to… Read more »
Giftastic ACC Basketball Power Rankings 2/27/18
1. Virginia, 26-2, 15-1 W vs Georgia Tech, W vs Pitt It’s becoming increasingly likely that Virginia is going to win the ACC tournament. Dammit. 2. Duke, 24-6, 12-5 W vs Louisville, W vs Syracuse, L vs Virginia Tech I’m not saying Duke’s better without Marvin Bagley. I’m saying they’re undefeated when he doesn’t play…. Read more »
Giftastic ACC Basketball Power Rankings 2/20/18
1. Duke, 22-5, 10-4 W vs VT, W vs Clemson Two wins in a week where their next closest competition only got one apiece? Good rationale for a return to the top spot, IMO. 2. Virginia, 24-2, 13-1 W vs Miami You guys are into slow things. So it’s a slow climb up the ladder… Read more »
Giftastic ACC Basketball Power Rankings 2/13/2018
1. Clemson, 20-4, 9-3 W vs Pitt How can you not be impressed with the job that Brad Brownell has done this year? 2. UNC, 20-7, 9-5 W vs Duke, W vs NC State, W vs Notre Dame Did you guys hear that UNC played (and won!) 3 games in 5 days? 3. Virginia, 23-2,… Read more »