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May 06, 2013 1:11 pm EDT
ACC Announces 2013 Bowl Schedule
In all, the ACC will have eight guaranteed bowl slots, with one additional conditional contract.
May 04, 2013 4:56 pm EDT
Ranking the ACC Quarterbacks
The ACC will arguably have the top collection of quarterbacks in the country this fall.
May 03, 2013 6:25 pm EDT
Athletic Expenses on the Rise
The 2012 Revenue and Expenses Report shows Football Bowl Subdivision schools are spending 10.8 percent more on athletics than in 2011 despite generating new income of only 4.6 percent.
May 02, 2013 11:01 am EDT
More Discipline Problems for Pitt
Tight end Drew Carswell and defensive back Eric Williams, both juniors, have been removed from the Pittsburgh program.
May 01, 2013 12:33 pm EDT
Clint Trickett Heading to West Virginia
In two seasons at Florida State, CLint Trickett completed 62.3% of his passes for 947 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions.
April 30, 2013 10:50 pm EDT
Seniors Ready to Lead FSU Defense
A new leadership core must emerge on defense, a side of the football where Florida State has a history and tradition as proud as any program in the country.
April 29, 2013 11:06 am EDT
FSU Wins Draft, Sets School Record
Florida State had the most players selected in the 2013 NFL Draft, setting a school record with eleven picks.
April 28, 2013 10:57 am EDT
Winners and Losers in Conference Expansion
The ACC and SEC were huge winners of the recent conference expansions.
April 25, 2013 10:28 pm EDT
E.J. Manuel is Draft’s No. 1 QB
Listed at 6-foot-4 and 237 pounds, E.J. Manuel has a strong arm, is mobile and went 25-6 in four years with the Seminoles.
April 25, 2013 9:49 pm EDT
UNC’s Cooper Top ACC Pick
Jonathan Cooper becomes the first offensive guard picked in the top 10 since Colorado’s Chris Naeole was selected by the New Orleans Saints at No. 10.
April 22, 2013 2:51 pm EDT
ACC Announces Grant of Rights
The ACC's grant of rights effectively ends the possibility of schools leaving for other conferences.
April 22, 2013 12:46 pm EDT
Hokies’ Holmes Charged with Felony
Virginia Tech running back Michael Holmes, who is being held without bond at the Montgomery County jail, was to be arraigned Monday. However, Holmes has hired a lawyer, postponing his appearance until Tuesday.
April 21, 2013 5:27 pm EDT
More Power to the AD
Outgoing North Carolina chancellor Holden Thorp said Friday that presidents are often ill-equipped to run big-time sports programs and should give more control to their athletic directors.
April 19, 2013 6:06 pm EDT
ACC Announces Notre Dame’s Conference Slate
As part of the agreement to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, Notre Dame will play five ACC teams each year, alternating between three home games and two away and two home games and three away each year.
April 19, 2013 12:52 am EDT
Clemson’s Championship Time is Now
This may be the most talented Tiger team since 1981. And with two games against the SEC, a historic losing streak to their in-state rivals in desperate need of an end and the ebb and flow of two emotional seasons serving as the base, Clemson appears ready to make a move.
April 17, 2013 9:42 pm EDT
Virginia Tech’s New Orange Camo Helmet
The Hokies will reportedly wear these orange camouflage helmets against Marshall on September 21st.
April 17, 2013 4:33 pm EDT
Clint Trickett Transferring from FSU
Jacob Coker and Jameis Winston will now compete for Florida State's starting quarterback position.
April 17, 2013 1:46 pm EDT
Can’t Put a Price on Leadership
Tanner Price is entering his fourth season as the full-time starter at quarterback for Wake Forest.
April 16, 2013 9:03 pm EDT
Perspective’s Place and Pull
The magic of the games we love is just how poignantly they frame what's around them.
April 16, 2013 7:00 pm EDT
UNC Gets a New Look
North Carolina recently unveiled their new Nike football uniform combinations.
April 12, 2013 11:00 pm EDT
FSU Offensive Line is All Grown Up
Looking ahead to this fall, four starters off of last year's first-team unit return and seven FSU linemen with regular starting experience are back overall.
April 10, 2013 8:29 pm EDT
Searching for a QB
The quarterback situation in Raleigh is likely to remain unsettled until much closer to the start of the season, but for a young team which desperately is searching for leadership and guidance, the uncertainty under center does not bode well for the 2013 season.
April 05, 2013 8:17 pm EDT
Mark Emmert Under Scrutiny
The NCAA has come under fire for botching the investigation into a rogue booster at Miami, and there have been complaints about the way the governing body handled other cases.
April 02, 2013 2:39 pm EDT
Rushel Shell Transferring from Pitt
Rushel Shell signed with Pitt in 2012 following a record-setting career at Hopewell (Pa.) High, where he set a state record with 9,078 career yards rushing.
April 02, 2013 12:25 am EDT
ACC Spring Games Schedule
Virginia will be the first ACC team to play its spring game.
March 30, 2013 10:27 pm EDT
Filling the Void
In order for Florida State to take the next step in its trek towards another national championship, Mario Edwards and Giorgio Newberry will need to live up to their respective expectations in a hurry.
March 28, 2013 11:28 pm EDT
Miami Report Author Says Nothing Wrong
Miami is expected to appear before the NCAA's Committee on Infractions on June 14.
March 24, 2013 8:31 pm EDT
Heisman Ready?
Miami running back Duke Johnson rushed for more than 100 yards in four games last season; three of those four games were played in the month of November.
March 22, 2013 2:49 pm EDT
Keeping it Offensive
As the Georgia Tech defense looks for improvement under the guidance of Ted Roof, Georgia Tech’s offense will be leaned upon early for points and production.
March 19, 2013 11:27 pm EDT
Early Preseason All-ACC Team
An early look at the projected 2013 All-ACC Football Team.
March 12, 2013 12:00 pm EDT
Irish Find Hoops Home In ACC
The Atlantic Coast Conference and Notre Dame are making it official on July 1, 2013 when Notre Dame joins the ACC.
March 11, 2013 2:57 pm EDT
Agent Provided ex-UNC Players Cash
In search warrants unsealed Monday, investigators with the Secretary of State's office say Terry Watson sent $2,000 cash in 2010 to Marvin Austin.
March 09, 2013 10:05 am EDT
Changes to ND’s Deal with the ACC?
Recent developments could very well bring about change to Notre Dame's current football deal with the ACC.
March 06, 2013 10:44 pm EDT
A Monday Worth Remembering
Generally when toe touches leather, play starts. On December 27th of last year, this kick caused a staggered pause.
March 06, 2013 11:40 am EDT
UNC Hopes for Huge 2013
If North Carolina can maneuver through the early part of its schedule, the Tar Heels could be in for a huge 2013 season.
March 05, 2013 11:36 am EDT
ESPN Releases Three ACC Gametimes
ESPN has released its gametimes for three ACC games on Labor Day Weekend.
March 04, 2013 3:56 pm EDT
Florida State, Boise State Schedule Series
Boise State has been one of the most successful BCS football programs over the last 11 seasons.
March 03, 2013 9:23 pm EDT
Maryland Kicks off Spring Practice
The Maryland Terrapins worked through a variety of drills on Saturday before ending practice with a non-contact session between the offense and defense.
March 02, 2013 11:07 pm EDT
Miami Ready to Move Forward
Miami started spring practice on Saturday looking to move past its recent NCAA investigation scandal.
March 01, 2013 1:03 am EDT
A True Philly Sportsman
Despite a hectic musical career, DJ Jazzy Jeff is just your prototypical Philly sports fan at heart.
February 27, 2013 11:26 am EDT
ACC Coastal Spring Practice Primer
The Coastal Division race appears to be wide open at this point in the offseason.
February 27, 2013 10:49 am EDT
ACC Atlantic Spring Practice Primer
Boston College will become the first ACC team to open up spring practice when the Eagles get started on Thursday.
February 26, 2013 1:16 pm EDT
Hopkins Not Worried About Measurables
At 6'1'', 214 pounds, DeAndre Hopkins will not bring jaw-dropping measurables to the NFL. What he will bring, however, is a trait very few players possess: polish.
February 26, 2013 11:34 am EDT
Miami’s Schedule Very Florida Friendly
Miami will play nine of its 12 games in the state of Florida, including away games at South Florida (Sept. 28) and Florida State (Nov. 2).
February 25, 2013 8:09 pm EDT
ACC Schedule: Notes and Observations
The ACC released its official 2013 football schedule on Monday afternoon.
February 24, 2013 4:51 pm EDT
Clemson’s Strength up Front
One of Clemson's biggest strengths in 2013 will be its ability to get into opposing backfields.
February 19, 2013 11:41 pm EDT
Miami Charged with Lack of Control
The institutional-control charge is typically one of the most severe the NCAA can bring in matters like this.
February 19, 2013 1:16 am EDT
Just One of the Pack
For country music star Scotty McCreery, college life and athletics afford him with a much-needed, albeit temporary, release from the daily grind of his music career.
February 18, 2013 7:22 pm EDT
NCAA Admits Mistakes in Miami Case
Miami's notice of allegations, essentially the document that details what the NCAA will accuse the Hurricanes of, could now be delivered as early as Tuesday.
February 17, 2013 7:10 pm EDT
Hokies’ Cole to Retire from Football
Virginia Tech defensive back Michael Cole is retiring from football due to injury.

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