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Belichick’s Tar Heel Experiment Stumbles Toward Retirement Speculation
sports6 hours ago

Belichick’s Tar Heel Experiment Stumbles Toward Retirement Speculation

The piece argues Bill Belichick’s high-profile move to coach North Carolina has failed to rejuvenate the program: the Tar Heels finished last in total offense, quarterback Gio Lopez regressed from his time at South Alabama, and Belichick’s NFL-style rebuild remains unproven as transfers like Billy Edwards Jr. carry unverified potential; with Belichick nearing 74, a key assistant on medical leave, and ACC expectations low, observers question whether retirement should be the next move as the season approaches in Dublin.

via Deadspin|
#acc#belichick#college-football
Franklin’s Vision: Modern VT, Respecting Beamer’s Legacy
college-football1 month ago

Franklin’s Vision: Modern VT, Respecting Beamer’s Legacy

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin says the Hokies’ rebuild will blend Beamer-era identity with modern football, stressing on-field evidence over offseason buzz. Backed by a large transfer haul (including Penn State alumni), renewed recruiting, and heavy athletic investments, VT aims to show progress through wins and playing style, not just talk, as Franklin balances tradition with modernization.

via CBS Sports|
#acc#college-football#hokies
ACC Tie-Breaker Explained: How 7-1, 7-2, and 8-1 Could Decide the Title
sports1 month ago

ACC Tie-Breaker Explained: How 7-1, 7-2, and 8-1 Could Decide the Title

Amid a transition to nine conference games for a 17-team ACC, the league laid out tie-breakers that work even when teams have played different numbers of games. If teams are tied, the first step is the highest overall win percentage; if the tie persists across teams with different numbers of games, the process then focuses on teams with the same number of games, using head-to-head results when available and, if not, the SportsSource Analytics ranking. The article walks through two scenarios to illustrate the method—one with a top finish of 9-0/8-1/7-2/7-1 and another with 8-1/7-1/7-2—to show how a 7-2 team would not win a tie against an 8-1 team, and how rankings can decide ties when head-to-head isn’t available. It also notes CFP expansion could influence how relevant these tie-breakers remain.

via On3|
#acc#college-football#conference-title-game
ACC's TSR-Based Tiebreaker Sparks Debate Over 17-Team Schedule
sports1 month ago

ACC's TSR-Based Tiebreaker Sparks Debate Over 17-Team Schedule

To prevent a repeat of 2025 chaos, the ACC unveiled a new tiebreaker: if head-to-head can't decide a winner, the decision goes to SportSource Analytics' Team Success Ranking (a proprietary measure used by the CFP). The change aims for quicker weekend calculations, but it leaves a structurally messy 17-team, nine-game conference vulnerable to recurring controversy, since equal records (e.g., 7-1 vs 7-2 or 8-0 vs 8-1) may still be treated the same, with a last-resort “FIFA” style pick possible. The piece cites the Duke–Miami fiasco and suggests deeper reforms may be needed.

via FootballScoop.com|
#acc#cfp#college-football
NC State-Virginia opener relocates from Brazil to Charlottesville
sports2 months ago

NC State-Virginia opener relocates from Brazil to Charlottesville

NC State and Virginia’s season opener, originally slated for Aug. 29 in Rio de Janeiro as part of College Football Brasil, has been moved to Charlottesville due to organizers’ inability to conduct the event; the game will still be played on Aug. 29 as a conference matchup after the ACC’s nine-game schedule change, with ESPN and the NCAA involved. Fans who bought tickets or travel packages will receive refunds. The organizer was Athlete Advantage, and the contract included payment and revenue-sharing terms.

via WRAL|
#acc#brazil#college-football
UNC's 2026-27 ACC Schedule Sets Duke and Louisville as Home-and-Away Rivals
sports2 months ago

UNC's 2026-27 ACC Schedule Sets Duke and Louisville as Home-and-Away Rivals

North Carolina will face Duke and Louisville both at home and on the road in 2026-27, while seven ACC opponents will visit Chapel Hill and seven will travel to UNC. Clemson is not on the regular-season slate for the first time since 1950-51, and UNC will not have an away game at NC State for the first time since 1947. Home-only opponents are Cal, Georgia Tech, Miami, NC State, SMU, Stanford and Virginia; road-only opponents are Boston College, Florida State, Notre Dame, Pitt, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#college-basketball#duke
UNC's 2026-27 Schedule: Clemson Absent, Duke/Louisville Split Home-and-Away, Butler Series In
college-basketball2 months ago

UNC's 2026-27 Schedule: Clemson Absent, Duke/Louisville Split Home-and-Away, Butler Series In

UNC unveiled its 2026-27 basketball schedule: an 18-game ACC with seven games at Chapel Hill, seven on the road, and home-and-away matchups with Duke and Louisville; Clemson is off UNC's ACC slate for the first time in 51 years, while UNC will meet NC State just once in league play. The non-conference slate includes Western Carolina, Wofford, Wyoming, Georgia, Marshall, Georgetown, Kentucky (CBS Sports Classic at MSG), and The Citadel. UNC also announced a Butler home-and-home for 2026-27 and 2027-28, with the 2026-27 opener at UNC in November or December 2026. The calendar allows room for a Thanksgiving-week game or event, and there are unconfirmed reports of West Virginia in Charlotte; the team is still awaiting its ACC-SEC Challenge opponent.

via On3|
#acc#butler-series#college-basketball
Tar Heels Women’s Lacrosse Earn No. 2 Seed, Host NCAA Tourney Opener
sports3 months ago

Tar Heels Women’s Lacrosse Earn No. 2 Seed, Host NCAA Tourney Opener

UNC women's lacrosse earned the No. 2 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, entering 16-1 after winning the ACC regular-season and tournament titles, and will host the opening two rounds at Dorrance Field. Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. features Clemson vs. Davidson to set UNC's second-round opponent, with the Tar Heels hosting Sunday, May 10 at noon in the second round (potentially the quarterfinal on May 14 if they advance). The program owns a 46-22 NCAA Tournament record under coach Jenny Levy, with 14 semifinals appearances and four national titles, including last year’s undefeated season. Tickets for the rounds go on sale May 4, and parking/fan guidelines are provided.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#dorrance-field#ncaa-tournament
FSU storms back after Jarrett ejection to sweep Pitt
sports3 months ago

FSU storms back after Jarrett ejection to sweep Pitt

Florida State erased a 4-1 deficit in the fourth after Link Jarrett was ejected on a review, then scored four in that frame and held Pitt scoreless the rest of the way to win 6-4 and complete the ACC series sweep. Knief earned the win in relief, while key hits from players like McCulley and DeLamielleure helped fuel the comeback as the Seminoles closed out the game.

via Tomahawk Nation|
#acc#college-baseball#ejection
Irish-Tar Heels Lacrosse Showdown Goes Top-Notch at Arlotta
sports4 months ago

Irish-Tar Heels Lacrosse Showdown Goes Top-Notch at Arlotta

No. 2 Notre Dame hosts No. 1 North Carolina in a marquee ACC lacrosse matchup at Arlotta Stadium on Saturday, April 11 at 5 p.m. ET, with free admission and ACCN coverage as part of Military Appreciation Game. Notre Dame enters with a strong offense and stout defense, holding a 14-11 series lead and coming off success against top-ranked opponents, led by Josh Yago and Thomas Ricciardelli under long-time coach Kevin Corrigan.

via Notre Dame Athletics|
#acc#college-lacrosse#lacrosse
NIT Declares Itself a Mid-Major as Power Programs Bypass
sports5 months ago

NIT Declares Itself a Mid-Major as Power Programs Bypass

The NIT field is down to just four power-conference entrants (Auburn, California, Wake Forest, Oklahoma State), cementing its status as a mid-major tournament. The decline is tied to Fox’s College Basketball Crown, which has reduced and drew teams away, while several power programs (Virginia Tech, Indiana, Florida State, Oklahoma) opted out. ESPN networks largely carry the remaining power teams, and the NIT will be aired on ESPN. The piece laments the tournament’s loss of prestige, blaming factors such as the transfer portal, NIL, coaching churn, and Fox’s Crown for its diminished relevance.

via Awful Announcing|
#acc#college-basketball#fox-crown