Following week two, the Southern Conference picture is starting to get a little clearer as we get closer to starting conference play in-earnest. Below I have put down some thoughts and put together my power rankings heading into week three.
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ACC Mid-Season Power Rankings
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman (10) throws a pass against ACC foe Louisville – Oct. 2, 2021. Photo courtesy of Reinhold Matay – USA Today Sports #16 Wake Forest Demon Deacons – 6-0 (4-0 ACC) The Deacs are off to their best start since the 1940s and are the favorite right now to win theContinue reading “ACC Mid-Season Power Rankings”
Still Way Too Early: ACC Power Rankings
North Carolina’s Khafre Brown (#1) scores a touchdown in the first quarter Saturday night against Virginia. Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images The 2021 college football season has not gotten off to the start that those around the Atlantic Coast Conference would have liked. ACC teams have seen several tough out-of-conference losses, including an number ofContinue reading “Still Way Too Early: ACC Power Rankings”
Furman opens with win over No. 24 North Carolina A&T
Furman 29, No. 24 North Carolina A&T 18 Photo credit: Furman University Sports Information It was a good start to the season for the Furman offense, and a better one for junior quarterback Hamp Sisson in Furman’s first-ever meeting against North Carolina A&T on the college football gridiron before one of Furman’s largest crowds ofContinue reading “Furman opens with win over No. 24 North Carolina A&T”
2021 CFP Party Crashers
Photo courtesy of Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Every year people complain that the same teams get into the College Football Playoff at the end of the year. In a world in which only a small handful of teams get a shot at the sport’s biggest prize, there has been a lot of controversy and arguingContinue reading “2021 CFP Party Crashers”
Eye of the Storm
“The only two good words that can be said for a hurricane are that it gives sufficient warning of its approach, and that it blows from one point of the compass at a time.” – Gertrude Atherton We are only five weeks into the 2020 college football season and it is already shaping up toContinue reading “Eye of the Storm”
Glory, Glory
“It’s a unique thing. It’s like playing against your brother. I don’t think anybody who plays in that game can ever forget it. It just doesn’t matter much where it’s played or what somebody’s record is. It’s so intense and tough, but at the same time, it’s family” – Pat Dye Photo courtesy of StreeterContinue reading “Glory, Glory”
Southern State of Mind
“As you know, the South is known for its hospitality, traditions, football, pageants, and food. Football is almost like a religion here. People say their priorities are faith, family, and then football. People eat, breathe, and sleep it in the South. It’s a huge deal.” — Katherine Webb. Photo courtesy of Auburn Football There’s somethingContinue reading “Southern State of Mind”
App State and Marshall renew rivalry Saturday
No. 23 Appalachian State and Marshall ready for a trip down memory lane For fans who have been around awhile, like myself, the rivalry between Appalachian State and Marshall has extremely deep roots even though Saturday’s contest will mark only the 23rd time the two teams have met. The two former Southern Conference juggernauts sawContinue reading “App State and Marshall renew rivalry Saturday”
Canes, Cards: Primetime Showdown
On a rather lackluster weekend of college football games, one Top 25 ACC match-up will take center stage. The ACC takes center stage in Week Three as the league highlights some of Saturday’s biggest game. None bigger than the Top 25 match-up between Miami and Louisville. The Hurricanes are 10-3-1 all time against the Cardinals,Continue reading “Canes, Cards: Primetime Showdown”
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