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Late Hits: Oct. 27
Submitted by jpg on 10/27/2008 - 05:05
ACC: For complete unpredictability, the ACC gets an “A.”
For complete dominance, the ACC gets an “F.” But the bottom of the league is a lot better — just ask Vanderbilt.
In the preseason, the ACC was considered the worst of the six BCS conferences. In October, it’s right where mediocrity should be — third, better than the Big East, Pac-10 and Big Ten but behind the Big 12 and SEC.
Penn State: Thank you, Penn State.
The Nittany Lions’ 13-6 win at Ohio State wasn’t exactly overwhelming, unless you’re impressed by quarterback sneaks, but the Nits deserve a standing ovation from every college football fan, outside of Columbus, for making the 2008 BCS title game Buckeye-free for the first time in three years.
The SEC will miss you, Sweatervests.
SEC: The SEC’s great, no doubt, but let’s call this conference what it is — a three-team league.
There’s Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Granted that’s a Marisa Miller-Rachel Bilson-Jessica Biel trio, but not the Greatest Conference Ever.
LSU lost to Florida and Georgia by a combined score of 103-59.
Auburn, Tennessee, South Carolina are just OK. And Vanderbilt lost to Duke.
Wake Forest: The line for the Jim Grobe fan club starts here, but Saturday was not the finest hour for the game’s best coach.
The Deacs attempted eight passes in the 16-10 loss at Miami. Nine. Maybe Grobe had a Fisher DeBerry flashback, that’s the only possible explanation for ignoring Riley Skinner and the passing game.
The good news for the Deacs, if anyone will figure it out, it’s Grobe.
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Ranking the ACC
T1. Florida State
T1. Maryland
T1. UNC
T1. Virginia Tech
T1. Georgia Tech
T1. Boston College
T1. Wake Forest
T1. Virginia
T1. Miami
10. Duke
11. Clemson
12. N.C. State
Sorting the ACC is like listening to Billy Squier’s greatest hits. Dude, is this “In the Dark” or “My Kinda Lover?” Who can tell the difference?
Duke's a step behind the top nine because it beat Virginia but couldn't close out Miami at home.
N.C. State and Clemson are the only teams kind enough to identify themselves.
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Coachspeak-to-English translation
“Wow. I’m not an English major, but I think ‘fantastic’ would maybe describe it.”
— UNC coach Butch Davis on receiver Hakeem Nicks, who scored four touchdowns in the Tar Heels’ 45-24 win over Boston College.
Translation: Note to self: Probably, maybe, likely, certainly it’s a good idea to get the ball to Hakeem Nicks. Probably. Maybe. Definitely
About the blogger
J.P. Giglio covers the ACC for the News & Observer, where he has worked since 1997. Want to post a comment?
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Comments
huh
Wed, 10/29/2008 - 10:47 — gvillegatralright, already?
I never would have responded had Greg not said anything.
JPG
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 10:51 — gvillegatrto a fault you rank all teams based on whose beat who straight up. yet you have Miami 2 spots below WFU.
I'd have all the other teams ranked 1. then start WFU off at #9 or #10. DUIke may be better. when will you see the real team that is WFU. they simply are not a good football team. case in point, where are all the loyal fans who would come in here at the beginning of the season. they've already given up on this crappy team. man, Grobe sure did miss the bus cause no one will be calling now.
Alright, already
Tue, 10/28/2008 - 20:31 — jpg (author)I gave them a down arrow, what else do you want?
They're 2-2 with the rest of the bunch. I think Virginia taught us not to give up on the season just yet.
I will take your suggestion under advisement for next week tho
— JPG
Mr. Gator..
Tue, 10/28/2008 - 12:38 — greg (not verified)I wonder if Florida State would agree with your conclusions re: Wake.... check back with me *after* the upcoming Duke game...
Greg ...
Tue, 10/28/2008 - 18:25 — gvillegatryou failed to comprehend what I wrote. It isnt what I do but what JPG does. For once, he did not do it this time and I asked him why. he has yet to respond.
I know the answer though. He has a man crush on Jim Grobe.
sirius Radio
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 10:47 — gvillegatrThe Midway was playing the 80's station from Sirius Radio this year!
How was the fair?
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 15:44 — UNCAlumnusI haven't been in quite a few years. My kids don't even want to go. I think that a good thing.
good fair
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 17:03 — jpg (author)My 3-year-old enjoyed it immensely. Very crowded, tho.
— JPG
"Sorting the ACC is like
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 08:22 — JamesinWillowSprings"Sorting the ACC is like listening to Billy Squier’s greatest hits. Dude, is this “In the Dark” or “My Kinda Lover?” Who can tell the difference? "
LOLOLOL.
Well played, sir!
Billy Squier - who dat?
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 13:43 — melvinfurdI wish I had some idea in the world who Billy Squier is. But not enough to google him.
gracias
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 08:28 — jpg (author)The Midway was cranking Squier yesterday, because I'm pretty sure they haven't changed their song rotation since '83.
Gotta love the Fair.
— JPG
Odd how this comes up. I
Mon, 10/27/2008 - 09:09 — Anonymous (not verified)Odd how this comes up. I was on the eliptical yesterday and "Don't Say You Love Me" by Squier pops up out of nowhere.
Something's in the air that's causing all this. Maybe it has something to do with Duke and UNC having winning records at midseason.