The ACC is as weak at the top as it has ever been. But the middle is suddenly compelling.
North Carolina beat Miami on the road. It’s not just what the Tar Heels did but the way they did it. ESPN will wear out Trimane Goddard’s game-clinching end zone interception, but Tar Heels fans will cheer as if they are seeing it for the first time.
Duke won an ACC game. After trailing Virginia 3-0 – and trailing Virginia in and of itself is an accomplishment – the Blue Devils scored 38 straight points. I always like it when the bottom-feeders emerge. The Blue Devils, who had lost 25 straight games in the conference coming in, are 3-1. They have the same record as Florida and North Carolina.
What’s wrong with Clemson? I know. It’s the same thing that’s wrong every season. The Tigers, who lost 20-17 to Maryland Saturday, can’t parlay all that talent and all those superior recruiting classes into consistent victories in close games.
I met Paul Newman several years ago. A sweet and kindly old man he was not. But he was Paul Newman, and it was jarring to read Saturday that he had died. If you grew up in the 1950s and '60s, you saw almost all of his work. I bought his dog treats, salad dressing and salsa. But he’ll always be Cool Hand Luke to me.
I like all small-market teams except for the Kansas City Royals. The Royals are supposed to lose. But they kicked the Minnesota Twins Friday night and they’re beating them today. Know your role.
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Last seconds End Zone pass in Miami. It's a perfect pass in the receivers "gloves". All college recruits are expected to catch the easy pass. Game over ..... home team celebrates; but that is why the alumni fill the stands and they "play the game". Excitement watching 18 and 19 year old kids play a game.
Paul Newman was a true American icon and hero that you loved to watch mature into numerous movie roles. Paul was also the "John Wayne" of auto racing. Paul was always fearless at any age. As with John Wayne, many will miss Paul Newman and have fond memories for the rest of their lives.
To me the clemson blame points directly to the coach who after all these years seems to be the common denominator to all thier problems. All that talent but can't translate to the field.
AND last year they up'ed his contract! So we're stuck for near to long term with Bowden and my ever growing disinterest in painfully watching clemson each week.
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Last seconds End Zone pass in Miami. It's a perfect pass in the receivers "gloves". All college recruits are expected to catch the easy pass. Game over ..... home team celebrates; but that is why the alumni fill the stands and they "play the game". Excitement watching 18 and 19 year old kids play a game.
Posted by: AirForceOne69 | September 27, 2008 at 10:02 PM
Paul Newman was a true American icon and hero that you loved to watch mature into numerous movie roles. Paul was also the "John Wayne" of auto racing. Paul was always fearless at any age. As with John Wayne, many will miss Paul Newman and have fond memories for the rest of their lives.
Posted by: AirForceOne69 | September 27, 2008 at 10:16 PM
hey Tom. You are a complete douchebag
Posted by: J East | September 27, 2008 at 10:44 PM
To me the clemson blame points directly to the coach who after all these years seems to be the common denominator to all thier problems. All that talent but can't translate to the field.
AND last year they up'ed his contract! So we're stuck for near to long term with Bowden and my ever growing disinterest in painfully watching clemson each week.
Life is too short.
Posted by: rick | September 28, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Knowledge wants to be free, just like these arctiles!
Posted by: Datherine | May 06, 2013 at 03:51 AM