ACC: Dyrell ROberts
Q&A: Hokies wide receiver Dyrell Roberts
April, 17, 2012
Apr 17
10:30
AM ET
By
Robbi Pickeral | ESPN.com
Virginia Tech wide receiver Dyrell Roberts calls spring practice “a tease.”
And for the fifth-year senior, it’s even moreso this month -- considering how eager he is to play again next fall after missing 16 games over the last two seasons because of a leg injury in 2010, then a broken arm in 2011.
The 6-foot-2, 188-pound athlete from Smithfield, Va., returns as the Hokies’ leading receiver, with 63 catches for 965 yards and five touchdowns in his career.
ESPN.com caught up with him Thursday:
What was the first day of spring practice like for you, knowing you were back and healthy?
Dyrell Roberts: It was good. Of course you’re going to be rusty, but I got back in the swing of things right from the beginning. I’m just knocking some of the rust off, but that’s basically what the spring is for, anyway, to get your timing back and stuff like that, to get back in the football mindset.
… Spring practice doesn’t really change. It’s the same position drills – running routes, catching balls, things like that. I’m used to doing it; it’s more just letting my body get back into football shape, to run those routes time and time again, and things like that.
How has your timing been?
DR: Coming off the arm injury, it really hasn’t been that bad – the rehab and stuff was nothing like my leg. My leg took more work, and more off-the-field work, moreso than my arm did. [With my arm], I was just waiting for it to heal back up, in order to get back in the swing of things. I feel good – even better than I felt a few months ago.
Was it a difficult decision to redshirt last season, when you could have come back?
DR: In some ways it was, because I wanted to come back and I wanted to go out with my senior class, the guys I came in with. But after talking to my family, talking to my coaches, and actually wanting to make it to the next level, I knew that coming back would help me in so many different ways. I came back because I love Virginia Tech, and I love playing football.
What was the most difficult part of sitting out last year?
DR: It was hard sitting out those games, especially because I had already sat out so many games the year before. It made it two times as worse.
Your offense lost a couple of really good wide receivers [Jarrett Boykin and Danny Coale] from last season. But you’ve got some experienced guys returning. How do you and Marcus Davis and D.J. Coles expect to play off each other?
DR: We’re all totally different types of players. Marcus is so physical, and so big and strong and fast. I’m more compact, and like to stretch the field a little bit more. And D.J., he’s that power type of guy that can do multiple things, too. But we all bring different aspects to the position, and I think our coaching stuff knows that, and they’re going to use that in different types of ways to try to bring home a couple wins for our program.
Just a couple?
DR: [Laughs] Well, I don’t want to say too much.
How have you seen [quarterback] Logan Thomas progress from last year?
DR: He’s got a lot more confidence. He knows his reads; he knows where the ball is supposed to go. I think the game has slowed down a lot more for him, so I’ve seen him progress a lot – especially coming in, not knowing anything to now, being the leader of the team as the quarterback. He has grown a lot. He comes out to practice each and every day, like we all do, just trying to get better in every aspect.
Both of your injuries came on kick returns. Any worries about returning to that role?
DR: We haven’t put kick return in yet, but I’m doing more punt returns now, which I haven’t done since my freshman year, when I did it the first game. … I talked to Coach, and he said he’d give me an opportunity to get back there. And once we get punt returns down pat, we can think about kick returns, and whether I want to do both, or just one or the other.
What do you want to accomplish between now and the end of spring practice?
DR: Really, I’m just trying to work on the little things; Coach always preaches that if you work on the little things, the big things will take care of themselves. So I’m working on getting my body back in top shape, to take the punishment week-in and week-out, just trying to master everything I can use, going forward.
What are your goals for next fall, now that you’re healthy?
DR: I just want to help my team any way I can, whether it’s in the return game, or offense, whatever it is – I just want to help out my team. Of course, you set personal goals, but I’m more concerned about what my team needs me to do to get the win. That’s what it’s about, is winning games.
And for the fifth-year senior, it’s even moreso this month -- considering how eager he is to play again next fall after missing 16 games over the last two seasons because of a leg injury in 2010, then a broken arm in 2011.
The 6-foot-2, 188-pound athlete from Smithfield, Va., returns as the Hokies’ leading receiver, with 63 catches for 965 yards and five touchdowns in his career.
ESPN.com caught up with him Thursday:
What was the first day of spring practice like for you, knowing you were back and healthy?
Dyrell Roberts: It was good. Of course you’re going to be rusty, but I got back in the swing of things right from the beginning. I’m just knocking some of the rust off, but that’s basically what the spring is for, anyway, to get your timing back and stuff like that, to get back in the football mindset.
… Spring practice doesn’t really change. It’s the same position drills – running routes, catching balls, things like that. I’m used to doing it; it’s more just letting my body get back into football shape, to run those routes time and time again, and things like that.
How has your timing been?
DR: Coming off the arm injury, it really hasn’t been that bad – the rehab and stuff was nothing like my leg. My leg took more work, and more off-the-field work, moreso than my arm did. [With my arm], I was just waiting for it to heal back up, in order to get back in the swing of things. I feel good – even better than I felt a few months ago.
Was it a difficult decision to redshirt last season, when you could have come back?
DR: In some ways it was, because I wanted to come back and I wanted to go out with my senior class, the guys I came in with. But after talking to my family, talking to my coaches, and actually wanting to make it to the next level, I knew that coming back would help me in so many different ways. I came back because I love Virginia Tech, and I love playing football.
What was the most difficult part of sitting out last year?
DR: It was hard sitting out those games, especially because I had already sat out so many games the year before. It made it two times as worse.
Your offense lost a couple of really good wide receivers [Jarrett Boykin and Danny Coale] from last season. But you’ve got some experienced guys returning. How do you and Marcus Davis and D.J. Coles expect to play off each other?
DR: We’re all totally different types of players. Marcus is so physical, and so big and strong and fast. I’m more compact, and like to stretch the field a little bit more. And D.J., he’s that power type of guy that can do multiple things, too. But we all bring different aspects to the position, and I think our coaching stuff knows that, and they’re going to use that in different types of ways to try to bring home a couple wins for our program.
Just a couple?
DR: [Laughs] Well, I don’t want to say too much.
How have you seen [quarterback] Logan Thomas progress from last year?
DR: He’s got a lot more confidence. He knows his reads; he knows where the ball is supposed to go. I think the game has slowed down a lot more for him, so I’ve seen him progress a lot – especially coming in, not knowing anything to now, being the leader of the team as the quarterback. He has grown a lot. He comes out to practice each and every day, like we all do, just trying to get better in every aspect.
Both of your injuries came on kick returns. Any worries about returning to that role?
DR: We haven’t put kick return in yet, but I’m doing more punt returns now, which I haven’t done since my freshman year, when I did it the first game. … I talked to Coach, and he said he’d give me an opportunity to get back there. And once we get punt returns down pat, we can think about kick returns, and whether I want to do both, or just one or the other.
What do you want to accomplish between now and the end of spring practice?
DR: Really, I’m just trying to work on the little things; Coach always preaches that if you work on the little things, the big things will take care of themselves. So I’m working on getting my body back in top shape, to take the punishment week-in and week-out, just trying to master everything I can use, going forward.
What are your goals for next fall, now that you’re healthy?
DR: I just want to help my team any way I can, whether it’s in the return game, or offense, whatever it is – I just want to help out my team. Of course, you set personal goals, but I’m more concerned about what my team needs me to do to get the win. That’s what it’s about, is winning games.
Just another day in college football ...
- Quarterback depth is a big issue this spring for Maryland, Eric Prisbell writes in the Washington Post.
- Charles Perkins and Synjyn Days took reps at A-back Tuesday for Georgia Tech, Ken Sugiura writes in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Miami is looking for more production from its tight ends, Jorge Milan writes in the Palm Beach Post.
- A court date has been set for NC State running back Mustafa Greene, J.P. Giglio writes in the Raleigh News & Observer.
- Virginia Tech's Dyrell Roberts is looking to make an impact following consecutive season-ending injuries, Andy Bitter writes in The Virginian-Pilot.
ACC recruiting needs: Coastal Division
January, 23, 2012
Jan 23
10:30
AM ET
By
Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
We’ve already taken a look at what the recruiting needs were for the Atlantic Division. Let’s shift our attention to the Coastal Division. Here’s a look at where each school’s biggest holes will be in 2012 or are anticipated to be in the near future:
DUKE
Offensive skill positions: After last year’s rare class that didn’t include either a quarterback or running back, both positions are needed in this group. Quarterback Thomas Sirk -- the MVP of the 57th annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Football Classic last December -- has already enrolled in school while Shaquille Powell -- a PARADE All-American running back from Las Vegas -- has committed to the program. In addition, with David Cutcliffe’s offense, wide receivers and tight ends also are a priority.
Kicker: Will Snyderwine, who earned first team All-America honors as a junior before struggling through a sub-par season in 2011, graduated, but Duke has a commitment from Ohio native Ross Martin, considered the No. 2 placekicking prospect in the country by ESPN.com.
Safety: With the transition to a 4-2-5 alignment that utilizes three safeties, this becomes an annual point of emphasis. The Blue Devils lose All-American Matt Daniels to graduation.
GEORGIA TECH
Defensive line: This is the most glaring need in the current class. The Yellow Jackets have to replace senior starters Logan Walls (DT) and Jason Peters (DE), but return Izaan Cross (DE) and solid backups T.J. Barnes (DT), Emmanuel Dieke (DE) and Euclid Cummings (DE). The Jackets are expected to sign about 18 players in this year’s class, and five of them should be defensive linemen.
Wide receiver:This is another glaring need after the departures of Stephen Hill, who decided to leave early for the NFL draft, and Tyler Melton. Darren Waller and Jeff Greene, who both played last season as true freshmen, have lots of potential, but the position still needs depth.
MIAMI
Defensive backs: There’s still a lot of depth with this group, and the return of Ray-Ray Armstrong and Vaughn Telemaque helps, but the Canes have to replace two starters in the secondary and have six commits in the current class to help do that.
Defensive line: The Canes have to replace Adewale Ojomo, Micanor Regis, Andrew Smith and Olivier Vernon from last year’s two-deep. The defensive end position was a particular focus in this class.
Receiver: This position lost a lot with the departures of Tommy Streeter, LaRon Byrd and Travis Benjamin. Allen Hurns is now the veteran of the group, along with redshirt senior Kendal Thompkins. There are five receivers currently committed in this class.
Quarterback: Beyond Stephen Morris, Miami has a lot of questions at the position and not a lot of experience. True freshmen Gray Crow and Preston Dewey are already on the roster, along with redshirt sophomore Ryan Williams.
NORTH CAROLINA
Defensive line: This is one of the biggest areas of concern after the departures of Quinton Coples and Tydreke Powell.
Receivers: Larry Fedora’s offense will make good use of this group, but he needs to replace standout Dwight Jones.
Linebackers: This group was thin to begin with in 2011, and now the Heels need to replace outgoing senior Zach Brown. Kevin Reddick is now the main man.
Safety: UNC will have to replace two starters in Matt Merletti, Charles Brown and Jonathan Smith, so this position will have to be rebuilt for the future.
VIRGINIA
Defensive back: This should be the main priority in this class. The Cavaliers will lose four DBs, including two starting safeties in Rodney McCleod and Corey Mosley, and standout cornerback Chase Minnifield. They’ll also miss Dom Joseph, who came in for the nickel packages. Demetrious Nicholson, who started as a true freshman last year, is suddenly the veteran of the group.
Offensive line: The Hoos will have to replace their starting center and left guard. Redshirt freshman center Cody Wallace could get a promotion, and sophomore right guard Luke Bowanko started in the bowl game. They’ve got some big bodies waiting in the wings, but they’ll have some questions to answer here this spring.
Kickers: This position needs to be rebuilt, as the Cavaliers lose Robert Randolph, who finished sixth all time in scoring at UVa, kickoff specialist Chris Hinkebein, and four-year punter Jimmy Howell. The position is wide open heading into the spring.
VIRGINIA TECH
Running back: This one is a no-brainer, as the Hokies have lost four players here in the past two years. David Wilson and his backup, Josh Oglesby, were the latest to depart, and Tony Gregory just had ACL surgery and is out for the spring. The staff likes Michael Holmes, who redshirted last year, and J.C. Coleman enrolled last week.
Receiver: The Hokies will miss Danny Coale and Jarrett Boykin, and next year’s class has three seniors in Dyrell Roberts, D.J. Coles, and Marcus Davis. The future of the position is young, and the staff is still going after several uncommitted players pretty hard.
Defensive line: This year’s class already includes at least five committed defensive linemen, and the Hokies will be particularly thin at noseguard. They had some players graduate early who didn’t play a lot, but at least provided depth.
Linebacker:The Hokies have four committed, and are still chasing another just to build the depth. The staff missed on some recruits at this position last year and would like to make up for it in this class.
DUKE
Offensive skill positions: After last year’s rare class that didn’t include either a quarterback or running back, both positions are needed in this group. Quarterback Thomas Sirk -- the MVP of the 57th annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Football Classic last December -- has already enrolled in school while Shaquille Powell -- a PARADE All-American running back from Las Vegas -- has committed to the program. In addition, with David Cutcliffe’s offense, wide receivers and tight ends also are a priority.
Kicker: Will Snyderwine, who earned first team All-America honors as a junior before struggling through a sub-par season in 2011, graduated, but Duke has a commitment from Ohio native Ross Martin, considered the No. 2 placekicking prospect in the country by ESPN.com.
Safety: With the transition to a 4-2-5 alignment that utilizes three safeties, this becomes an annual point of emphasis. The Blue Devils lose All-American Matt Daniels to graduation.
GEORGIA TECH
Defensive line: This is the most glaring need in the current class. The Yellow Jackets have to replace senior starters Logan Walls (DT) and Jason Peters (DE), but return Izaan Cross (DE) and solid backups T.J. Barnes (DT), Emmanuel Dieke (DE) and Euclid Cummings (DE). The Jackets are expected to sign about 18 players in this year’s class, and five of them should be defensive linemen.
Wide receiver:This is another glaring need after the departures of Stephen Hill, who decided to leave early for the NFL draft, and Tyler Melton. Darren Waller and Jeff Greene, who both played last season as true freshmen, have lots of potential, but the position still needs depth.
MIAMI
Defensive backs: There’s still a lot of depth with this group, and the return of Ray-Ray Armstrong and Vaughn Telemaque helps, but the Canes have to replace two starters in the secondary and have six commits in the current class to help do that.
Defensive line: The Canes have to replace Adewale Ojomo, Micanor Regis, Andrew Smith and Olivier Vernon from last year’s two-deep. The defensive end position was a particular focus in this class.
Receiver: This position lost a lot with the departures of Tommy Streeter, LaRon Byrd and Travis Benjamin. Allen Hurns is now the veteran of the group, along with redshirt senior Kendal Thompkins. There are five receivers currently committed in this class.
Quarterback: Beyond Stephen Morris, Miami has a lot of questions at the position and not a lot of experience. True freshmen Gray Crow and Preston Dewey are already on the roster, along with redshirt sophomore Ryan Williams.
NORTH CAROLINA
Defensive line: This is one of the biggest areas of concern after the departures of Quinton Coples and Tydreke Powell.
Receivers: Larry Fedora’s offense will make good use of this group, but he needs to replace standout Dwight Jones.
Linebackers: This group was thin to begin with in 2011, and now the Heels need to replace outgoing senior Zach Brown. Kevin Reddick is now the main man.
Safety: UNC will have to replace two starters in Matt Merletti, Charles Brown and Jonathan Smith, so this position will have to be rebuilt for the future.
VIRGINIA
Defensive back: This should be the main priority in this class. The Cavaliers will lose four DBs, including two starting safeties in Rodney McCleod and Corey Mosley, and standout cornerback Chase Minnifield. They’ll also miss Dom Joseph, who came in for the nickel packages. Demetrious Nicholson, who started as a true freshman last year, is suddenly the veteran of the group.
Offensive line: The Hoos will have to replace their starting center and left guard. Redshirt freshman center Cody Wallace could get a promotion, and sophomore right guard Luke Bowanko started in the bowl game. They’ve got some big bodies waiting in the wings, but they’ll have some questions to answer here this spring.
Kickers: This position needs to be rebuilt, as the Cavaliers lose Robert Randolph, who finished sixth all time in scoring at UVa, kickoff specialist Chris Hinkebein, and four-year punter Jimmy Howell. The position is wide open heading into the spring.
VIRGINIA TECH
Running back: This one is a no-brainer, as the Hokies have lost four players here in the past two years. David Wilson and his backup, Josh Oglesby, were the latest to depart, and Tony Gregory just had ACL surgery and is out for the spring. The staff likes Michael Holmes, who redshirted last year, and J.C. Coleman enrolled last week.
Receiver: The Hokies will miss Danny Coale and Jarrett Boykin, and next year’s class has three seniors in Dyrell Roberts, D.J. Coles, and Marcus Davis. The future of the position is young, and the staff is still going after several uncommitted players pretty hard.
Defensive line: This year’s class already includes at least five committed defensive linemen, and the Hokies will be particularly thin at noseguard. They had some players graduate early who didn’t play a lot, but at least provided depth.
Linebacker:The Hokies have four committed, and are still chasing another just to build the depth. The staff missed on some recruits at this position last year and would like to make up for it in this class.
Here are the final injury reports for tonight's game:
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
T.J. Leifheit, OT Ankle
Matt Merletti, FS Knee
Norkeithus Otis, LB Thigh
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Reggie Wilkins, WR Ankle
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for the Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Bruce Taylor (foot)
Out
David Wang (foot)
Doubtful
Scott Demler (back)
Alonzo Tweedy (ankle)
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
T.J. Leifheit, OT Ankle
Matt Merletti, FS Knee
Norkeithus Otis, LB Thigh
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Reggie Wilkins, WR Ankle
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for the Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Bruce Taylor (foot)
Out
David Wang (foot)
Doubtful
Scott Demler (back)
Alonzo Tweedy (ankle)
Injury report for Thursday matchup
November, 8, 2011
11/08/11
8:07
PM ET
By
Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
Georgia Tech
Questionable:
Tyler Morgan, LS
Out for the season:
Fred Holton, S
Jimmie Kitchen, DL
Lance Richardson, S
Virginia Tech
Out for the Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Bruce Taylor (foot)
Out
Mark Shuman (knee/ankle)
Alonzo Tweedy (ankle)
David Wang (foot)
Probable
Cody Journell (quad)
Questionable:
Tyler Morgan, LS
Out for the season:
Fred Holton, S
Jimmie Kitchen, DL
Lance Richardson, S
Virginia Tech
Out for the Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Bruce Taylor (foot)
Out
Mark Shuman (knee/ankle)
Alonzo Tweedy (ankle)
David Wang (foot)
Probable
Cody Journell (quad)
Here are the latest injury reports from the schools that reported them:
BOSTON COLLEGE
Out
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DT Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
TB Montel Harris (knee)
DT Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
DT Dillon Quinn (shoulder)
OG Nate Richman (back)
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (leg)
DE Dan Williams (leg)
Doubtful
DT Conor O’Neal (illness)
Questionable
WR Bobby Swigert (shoulder)
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Spencer Benton, PK, shoulder
Tony Steward, LB, Knee
Questionable
Andre Ellington, RB, ankle
Note: D.J. Howard will start at running back.
DUKE
Probable
WR Brandon Braxton (head)
S Matt Daniels (leg)
OG Dave Harding (leg)
QB Sean Renfree (leg)
Questionable
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
Doubtful
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette
Out for season
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
David Spurlock (knee)
Henry Orelus (head)
Moses McCray (knee)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Willie Haulstead (head)
Josh Gehres (knee)
Doubtful
Rashad Greene (ankle)
Out for season
Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
Chris Thompson (back)
GEORGIA TECH
Out
Jay Finch, C
Tyler Morgan, LS
Out for season
Fred Holton, S
Jimmie Kitchen, DL
Lance Richardson, S
MARYLAND
Out for season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
LB Kenny Tate
Out
WR Kevin Dorsey
OL Justin Gilbert
DB Jeremiah Johnson;
Doubtful
DL Justin Anderson
Questionable WR/PR Tony Logan
DL Andre Monroe
Probable
OL Max Garcia
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
Sean Fitzpatrick, TE Concussion
Kiaro Holts, OT Wrist
Matt Merletti, FS Knee
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Reggie Wilkins, WR Ankle
Questionable
Curtis Byrd, RB Knee
T.J. Leifheit, OT Ankle
Probable
Cam Holland, OC Back
Dwight Jones, WR Thigh
Kevin Reddick, LB Chest
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Brandon Pittman, LB - leg
Taylor Gentry, FB - foot
Jake Kahut, DE - knee
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Bruce Taylor (foot)
Out
Mark Shuman (knee/ankle)
Alonzo Tweedy (ankle)
BOSTON COLLEGE
Out
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DT Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
TB Montel Harris (knee)
DT Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
DT Dillon Quinn (shoulder)
OG Nate Richman (back)
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (leg)
DE Dan Williams (leg)
Doubtful
DT Conor O’Neal (illness)
Questionable
WR Bobby Swigert (shoulder)
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Spencer Benton, PK, shoulder
Tony Steward, LB, Knee
Questionable
Andre Ellington, RB, ankle
Note: D.J. Howard will start at running back.
DUKE
Probable
WR Brandon Braxton (head)
S Matt Daniels (leg)
OG Dave Harding (leg)
QB Sean Renfree (leg)
Questionable
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
Doubtful
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette
Out for season
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
David Spurlock (knee)
Henry Orelus (head)
Moses McCray (knee)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Willie Haulstead (head)
Josh Gehres (knee)
Doubtful
Rashad Greene (ankle)
Out for season
Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
Chris Thompson (back)
GEORGIA TECH
Out
Jay Finch, C
Tyler Morgan, LS
Out for season
Fred Holton, S
Jimmie Kitchen, DL
Lance Richardson, S
MARYLAND
Out for season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
LB Kenny Tate
Out
WR Kevin Dorsey
OL Justin Gilbert
DB Jeremiah Johnson;
Doubtful
DL Justin Anderson
Questionable WR/PR Tony Logan
DL Andre Monroe
Probable
OL Max Garcia
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
Sean Fitzpatrick, TE Concussion
Kiaro Holts, OT Wrist
Matt Merletti, FS Knee
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Reggie Wilkins, WR Ankle
Questionable
Curtis Byrd, RB Knee
T.J. Leifheit, OT Ankle
Probable
Cam Holland, OC Back
Dwight Jones, WR Thigh
Kevin Reddick, LB Chest
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Brandon Pittman, LB - leg
Taylor Gentry, FB - foot
Jake Kahut, DE - knee
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Bruce Taylor (foot)
Out
Mark Shuman (knee/ankle)
Alonzo Tweedy (ankle)
BOSTON COLLEGE
Out
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DT Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
TB Montel Harris (knee)
DL Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
RB Tahj Kimble (head)
DT Dillon Quinn (shoulder)
Probable
OG Nate Richman (back)
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Spencer Benton, PK, shoulder
Tony Steward, LB, Knee
DUKE
Probable
WR Brandon Braxton (head)
S August Campbell (leg)
Questionable
C Dave Harding (leg)
C Brian Moore (arm)
WR Donovan Varner (leg)
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
Out for season
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
OT Andrew Datko (shoulder)
OG David Spurlock (knee)
OG Henry Orelus (head)
WR Willie Haulstead (head)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
DT Darious Cummings (hand)
DT Moses McCray (knee)
Questionable
WR Rashad Greene (ankle)
Out for season
DT Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
RB Chris Thompson (back)
GEORGIA TECH
Probable
Jeremiah Attaochu, LB
Out
Tyler Morgan, LS
Out for the season
Fred Holton, S
Jimmie Kitchen, DL
Lance Richardson, S
MARYLAND
Out for the season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
Out
DL Justin Anderson
WR Kevin Dorsey
OL Justin Gilbert
LB Shaquan Virgil
Doubtful
LB Demetrius Hartsfield
LB Kenny Tate
Questionable
DL Andre Monroe
Probable
OL Pete White
MIAMI
Out
Luther Robinson - Lower Extremity
Shayon Green - Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter - Upper Extremity
Rashawn Scott - Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for the season
Marcus Forston - Lower Extremity
Ramon Buchanan - Lower Extremity
Cory White - Lower Extremity
Erik Lichter - Upper Extremity
Blake Ayles - Upper Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
Curtis Byrd, FB Knee
Kiaro Holts, OT Wrist
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Questionable
T.J. Leifheit, OT Ankle
Probable
Giovani Bernard, TB Hip
A.J. Blue, TB Ankle
Erik Highsmith, WR Ankle
Cam Holland, C Back
Jonathan Smith, S Ankle
NC STATE
Out for the season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Taylor Gentry, FB - foot
Jake Kahut, DE - knee
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
Curtis Underwood, HB - foot
Questionable
D.J. Green, LB - abdomen
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
Diamonte Bailey (lower extremity)
Darius Lee (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder (lower extremity)
Joseph Williams (lower extremity)
Doubtful
Tim Cwalina (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell (lower extremity)
Questionable
Brian Oden (lower extremity)
Probable
Luke Bowanko (lower extremity)
Henry Coley (lower extremity)
Cam Johnson (lower extremity)
Jake McGee (lower extremity)
Clifton Richardson (lower extremity)
Michael Rocco (trunk)
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for the Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Out
Eric Martin (shoulder)
Mark Shuman (knee/ankle)
David Wang (foot)
Doubtful
Jayron Hosley (hamstring)
WAKE FOREST
Probable
RB Josh Harris (leg)
TE Andrew Parker (ankle)
DT Tristan Dorty (ankle)
C Garrick Williams (ankle)
NT Duke Mosby (illness)
Out
NT Ramon Booi (knee)
DT John Gallagher (back)
Out for the season
OT Dylan Heartsil (back)
CB Dominique Tate (knee)
LB Kyle Jarrett (hip)
Out
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DT Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
TB Montel Harris (knee)
DL Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
RB Tahj Kimble (head)
DT Dillon Quinn (shoulder)
Probable
OG Nate Richman (back)
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Spencer Benton, PK, shoulder
Tony Steward, LB, Knee
DUKE
Probable
WR Brandon Braxton (head)
S August Campbell (leg)
Questionable
C Dave Harding (leg)
C Brian Moore (arm)
WR Donovan Varner (leg)
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
Out for season
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
OT Andrew Datko (shoulder)
OG David Spurlock (knee)
OG Henry Orelus (head)
WR Willie Haulstead (head)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
DT Darious Cummings (hand)
DT Moses McCray (knee)
Questionable
WR Rashad Greene (ankle)
Out for season
DT Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
RB Chris Thompson (back)
GEORGIA TECH
Probable
Jeremiah Attaochu, LB
Out
Tyler Morgan, LS
Out for the season
Fred Holton, S
Jimmie Kitchen, DL
Lance Richardson, S
MARYLAND
Out for the season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
Out
DL Justin Anderson
WR Kevin Dorsey
OL Justin Gilbert
LB Shaquan Virgil
Doubtful
LB Demetrius Hartsfield
LB Kenny Tate
Questionable
DL Andre Monroe
Probable
OL Pete White
MIAMI
Out
Luther Robinson - Lower Extremity
Shayon Green - Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter - Upper Extremity
Rashawn Scott - Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for the season
Marcus Forston - Lower Extremity
Ramon Buchanan - Lower Extremity
Cory White - Lower Extremity
Erik Lichter - Upper Extremity
Blake Ayles - Upper Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
Curtis Byrd, FB Knee
Kiaro Holts, OT Wrist
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Questionable
T.J. Leifheit, OT Ankle
Probable
Giovani Bernard, TB Hip
A.J. Blue, TB Ankle
Erik Highsmith, WR Ankle
Cam Holland, C Back
Jonathan Smith, S Ankle
NC STATE
Out for the season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Taylor Gentry, FB - foot
Jake Kahut, DE - knee
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
Curtis Underwood, HB - foot
Questionable
D.J. Green, LB - abdomen
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
Diamonte Bailey (lower extremity)
Darius Lee (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder (lower extremity)
Joseph Williams (lower extremity)
Doubtful
Tim Cwalina (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell (lower extremity)
Questionable
Brian Oden (lower extremity)
Probable
Luke Bowanko (lower extremity)
Henry Coley (lower extremity)
Cam Johnson (lower extremity)
Jake McGee (lower extremity)
Clifton Richardson (lower extremity)
Michael Rocco (trunk)
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for the Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
E.L. Smiling (wrist)
Out
Eric Martin (shoulder)
Mark Shuman (knee/ankle)
David Wang (foot)
Doubtful
Jayron Hosley (hamstring)
WAKE FOREST
Probable
RB Josh Harris (leg)
TE Andrew Parker (ankle)
DT Tristan Dorty (ankle)
C Garrick Williams (ankle)
NT Duke Mosby (illness)
Out
NT Ramon Booi (knee)
DT John Gallagher (back)
Out for the season
OT Dylan Heartsil (back)
CB Dominique Tate (knee)
LB Kyle Jarrett (hip)
All 10 teams that are playing this weekend have released their injury reports for Week 7:
CLEMSON
OUT
DE Joe Gore (knee)
PK Spencer Benton (shoulder)
WILL PLAY
QB Tajh Boyd (hip)
LB Stephone Anthony (ankle)
DUKE
PROBABLE
DE Jordan DeWalt-Ondijo (leg)
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
C Dave Harding (leg)
RB Desmond Scott (leg)
RB Josh Snead (foot)
K Will Snyderwine (foot)
QUESTIONABLE
S Matt Daniels (leg)
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
DOUBTFUL
S August Campbell (leg)
OUT
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
C Brian Moore (arm)
OUT FOR SEASON
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
OUT
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Josh Gehres (knee)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
David Spurlock (knee)
QUESTIONABLE
Rashad Greene (ankle)
GEORGIA TECH
DOUBTFUL
LB Jeremiah Attaochu
OUT
K-P Chandler Anderson
OL Morgan Bailey
WR Tyler Morgan
OUT FOR SEASON
S Fred Holton
DL Jimmie Kitchen
S Lance Richardson
MARYLAND
OUT FOR SEASON
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
OUT FOR GAME
DL Justin Anderson
OL Justin Gilbert
LB Demetrius Hartsfield
LB Garrett Lederman
DL Andre Monroe
LB Shaquan Virgil
DOUBTFUL
LB Kenny Tate
QUESTIONABLE
LB Darin Drakeford
PROBABLE
WR Marcus Leak
MIAMI
PROBABLE
Jalen Grimble (lower extremity)
Kacy Rodgers (lower extremity)
Adewale Ojomo (upper extremity)
Thurston Armbrister (upper extremity)
Davon Johnson (lower extremity)
OUT
Luther Robinson (lower extremity)
Shayon Green (lower extremity)
Curtis Porter (upper extremity)
SURGERY/OUT FOR SEASON
Marcus Forston (lower extremity)
Ramon Buchanan (lower extremity)
Cory White (lower extremity)
Erik Lichter (upper extremity)
Blake Ayles (upper extremity)
NORTH CAROLINA
OUT
OT Kiaro Holts (wrist)
FB Devon Ramsay (knee)
DOUBTFUL
PK Casey Barth (thigh)
C Cam Holland (back)
QUESTIONABLE
TB AJ Blue (ankle)
OT TJ Leifheit (ankle)
LB Kevin Reddick (ankle)
SS Jonathan Smith (ankle)
PROBABLE
WR Josh Adams (illness)
VIRGINIA
OUT
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
Vince Croce (medical)
Tim Cwalina (lower extremity)
Darius Lee (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
QUESTIONABLE
Henry Coley (lower extremity)
VIRGINIA TECH
OUT FOR SEASON
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
OUT FOR GAME
James Gayle (ankle)
Eric Martin (shoulder)
David Wang (foot)
FULL
Jaymes Brooks (ankle)
WAKE FOREST
DOUBTFUL
RB Josh Harris (leg)
OUT
TE Neil Basford (knee)
DT John Gallagher (back)
OUT FOR THE YEAR
OT Dylan Heartsil (back)
CB Dominique Tate (knee)
LB Kyle Jarrett (hip)
CLEMSON
OUT
DE Joe Gore (knee)
PK Spencer Benton (shoulder)
WILL PLAY
QB Tajh Boyd (hip)
LB Stephone Anthony (ankle)
DUKE
PROBABLE
DE Jordan DeWalt-Ondijo (leg)
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
C Dave Harding (leg)
RB Desmond Scott (leg)
RB Josh Snead (foot)
K Will Snyderwine (foot)
QUESTIONABLE
S Matt Daniels (leg)
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
DOUBTFUL
S August Campbell (leg)
OUT
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
C Brian Moore (arm)
OUT FOR SEASON
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
OUT
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Josh Gehres (knee)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
David Spurlock (knee)
QUESTIONABLE
Rashad Greene (ankle)
GEORGIA TECH
DOUBTFUL
LB Jeremiah Attaochu
OUT
K-P Chandler Anderson
OL Morgan Bailey
WR Tyler Morgan
OUT FOR SEASON
S Fred Holton
DL Jimmie Kitchen
S Lance Richardson
MARYLAND
OUT FOR SEASON
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
OUT FOR GAME
DL Justin Anderson
OL Justin Gilbert
LB Demetrius Hartsfield
LB Garrett Lederman
DL Andre Monroe
LB Shaquan Virgil
DOUBTFUL
LB Kenny Tate
QUESTIONABLE
LB Darin Drakeford
PROBABLE
WR Marcus Leak
MIAMI
PROBABLE
Jalen Grimble (lower extremity)
Kacy Rodgers (lower extremity)
Adewale Ojomo (upper extremity)
Thurston Armbrister (upper extremity)
Davon Johnson (lower extremity)
OUT
Luther Robinson (lower extremity)
Shayon Green (lower extremity)
Curtis Porter (upper extremity)
SURGERY/OUT FOR SEASON
Marcus Forston (lower extremity)
Ramon Buchanan (lower extremity)
Cory White (lower extremity)
Erik Lichter (upper extremity)
Blake Ayles (upper extremity)
NORTH CAROLINA
OUT
OT Kiaro Holts (wrist)
FB Devon Ramsay (knee)
DOUBTFUL
PK Casey Barth (thigh)
C Cam Holland (back)
QUESTIONABLE
TB AJ Blue (ankle)
OT TJ Leifheit (ankle)
LB Kevin Reddick (ankle)
SS Jonathan Smith (ankle)
PROBABLE
WR Josh Adams (illness)
VIRGINIA
OUT
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
Vince Croce (medical)
Tim Cwalina (lower extremity)
Darius Lee (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
QUESTIONABLE
Henry Coley (lower extremity)
VIRGINIA TECH
OUT FOR SEASON
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Jeron Gouveia-Winslow (foot)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
OUT FOR GAME
James Gayle (ankle)
Eric Martin (shoulder)
David Wang (foot)
FULL
Jaymes Brooks (ankle)
WAKE FOREST
DOUBTFUL
RB Josh Harris (leg)
OUT
TE Neil Basford (knee)
DT John Gallagher (back)
OUT FOR THE YEAR
OT Dylan Heartsil (back)
CB Dominique Tate (knee)
LB Kyle Jarrett (hip)
Here are your weekly injury reports, from the ACC schools that reported them:
BOSTON COLLEGE
OUT
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DL Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
TB Montel Harris (knee)
DL Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
DOUBTFUL
RB Andre Williams (leg)
QUESTIONABLE
OG Nate Richman (back)
OG Ian White (foot)
CLEMSON
OUT
DE Joe Gore (knee)
PK Spencer Benton (shoulder)
PROBABLE
RB Andre Ellington (hamstring)
RB D.J. Howard (hamstring)
RB Mansa Joseph (hamstring)
FLORIDA STATE
OUT
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Josh Gehres (knee)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Jarred Haggins (hand)
QUESTIONABLE
Nick Moody (leg)
Garrett Faircloth (head)
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
GEORGIA TECH
OUT FOR SEASON
S Fred Holton
DL Jimmie Kitchen
OUT
LB Brandon Watts
QUESTIONABLE
LB Jeremiah Attaochu
LB Daniel Drummond
MARYLAND
OUT FOR SEASON
DB Matt Robinson
TE Dave Stinebaugh
OUT FOR GAME
DL Justin Anderson
LB Darin Drakeford
OL Justin Gilbert
LB Garrett Lederman
DL Andre Monroe
DL Isaiah Ross
LB Shaquan Virgil
DOUBTFUL LB Kenny Tate
PROBABLE PK Nick Ferrara
TE Matt Furstenburg
MIAMI
OUT
Luther Robinson (lower extremity)
Jalen Grimble (lower extremity)
Thurston Armbrister (upper extremity)
SURGERY/OUT FOR SEASON
Marcus Forston (lower extremity)
Ramon Buchanan (lower extremity)
Corey White (lower extremity)
Curtis Porter (upper extremity)
Eric Lichter (upper extremity)
Blake Ayles (upper extremity)
NORTH CAROLINA
OUT
PK Casey Barth (thigh)
OT Kiaro Holts (wrist)
FB Devon Ramsay (knee)
DOUBTFUL
WR Josh Adams (illness)
RB Matt Kolojejchick (thigh)
LB Norkeithus Otis (foot)
QUESTIONABLE
RB AJ Blue (ankle)
C Cam Holland (back)
OT TJ Leifheit (ankle)
LB Ebele Okakpu (ankle)
LB Kevin Reddick (ankle)
CB Terry Shankle (knee)
SS Jonathan Smith (ankle)
VIRGINIA TECH
OUT FOR SEASON
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
OUT
Eric Martin (shoulder)
David Wang (foot)
BOSTON COLLEGE
OUT
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DL Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
TB Montel Harris (knee)
DL Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
DOUBTFUL
RB Andre Williams (leg)
QUESTIONABLE
OG Nate Richman (back)
OG Ian White (foot)
CLEMSON
OUT
DE Joe Gore (knee)
PK Spencer Benton (shoulder)
PROBABLE
RB Andre Ellington (hamstring)
RB D.J. Howard (hamstring)
RB Mansa Joseph (hamstring)
FLORIDA STATE
OUT
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Josh Gehres (knee)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Jarred Haggins (hand)
QUESTIONABLE
Nick Moody (leg)
Garrett Faircloth (head)
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
GEORGIA TECH
OUT FOR SEASON
S Fred Holton
DL Jimmie Kitchen
OUT
LB Brandon Watts
QUESTIONABLE
LB Jeremiah Attaochu
LB Daniel Drummond
MARYLAND
OUT FOR SEASON
DB Matt Robinson
TE Dave Stinebaugh
OUT FOR GAME
DL Justin Anderson
LB Darin Drakeford
OL Justin Gilbert
LB Garrett Lederman
DL Andre Monroe
DL Isaiah Ross
LB Shaquan Virgil
DOUBTFUL LB Kenny Tate
PROBABLE PK Nick Ferrara
TE Matt Furstenburg
MIAMI
OUT
Luther Robinson (lower extremity)
Jalen Grimble (lower extremity)
Thurston Armbrister (upper extremity)
SURGERY/OUT FOR SEASON
Marcus Forston (lower extremity)
Ramon Buchanan (lower extremity)
Corey White (lower extremity)
Curtis Porter (upper extremity)
Eric Lichter (upper extremity)
Blake Ayles (upper extremity)
NORTH CAROLINA
OUT
PK Casey Barth (thigh)
OT Kiaro Holts (wrist)
FB Devon Ramsay (knee)
DOUBTFUL
WR Josh Adams (illness)
RB Matt Kolojejchick (thigh)
LB Norkeithus Otis (foot)
QUESTIONABLE
RB AJ Blue (ankle)
C Cam Holland (back)
OT TJ Leifheit (ankle)
LB Ebele Okakpu (ankle)
LB Kevin Reddick (ankle)
CB Terry Shankle (knee)
SS Jonathan Smith (ankle)
VIRGINIA TECH
OUT FOR SEASON
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Antoine Hopkins (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
OUT
Eric Martin (shoulder)
David Wang (foot)
Here are the injury reports for Week 5 from the ACC schools that reported them:
BOSTON COLLEGE
OUT
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DL Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
DOUBTFUL
OG Nate Richman (back)
QUESTIONABLE
DT Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
LB Nick Clancy (shoulder)
CLEMSON
Out
Mansa Joseph, RB, Special Teams, hamstring
Probable
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, hamstring
Dawson Zimmerman, P, knee
D.J. Howard, RB, hamstring
David Smith, OG, shoulder
DUKE
CB Ross Cockrell (leg) – Probable
K Will Snyderwine (foot) – Probable
CB Johnny Williams (leg) – Probable
RB Desmond Scott (leg) – Questionable
RB Josh Snead (foot) – Questionable
QB Brandon Connette (upper body) – OUT
S Lee Butler (leg) – OUT
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
DE Kenny Anunike (leg) – OUT FOR SEASON
TE Jack Farrell (leg) – OUT FOR SEASON
GEORGIA TECH
OUT
Morgan Bailey, r-Fr., OL
PROBABLE
Preston Lyons, Sr., BB
OUT FOR YEAR
Fred Holton, So., S
Jimmie Kitchen, r-Fr., DL
MIAMI
Out:
Luther Robinson—Lower Extremity
Jalen Grimble—Lower Extremity
Thurston Armbrister—Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for the season:
Corey White—Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter—Upper Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
Kiaro Holts, OT Wrist
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Doubtful
Josh Adams, WR Illness
Matt Kolojejchick, RB Thigh
Jonathan Smith, SS Ankle
Questionable
TJ Leifheit, OT Ankle
Ebele Okakpu, LB Ankle
Terry Shankle, CB Knee
Probable
Erik Highsmith, WR Ankle
Jabari Price, CB Finger
NC STATE
OUT FOR SEASON
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
OUT
A.J. Ferguson, DT - knee
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
Terrell Manning, LB - knee
Quintin Payton, WR - ankle
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Brian Slay, DT - ankle
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
Curtis Underwood, HB - knee
Andrew Wallace, OG - knee
QUESTIONABLE
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for season:
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
Out
Eric Martin (AC joint)
David Wang (foot)
BOSTON COLLEGE
OUT
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DL Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
DOUBTFUL
OG Nate Richman (back)
QUESTIONABLE
DT Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
LB Nick Clancy (shoulder)
CLEMSON
Out
Mansa Joseph, RB, Special Teams, hamstring
Probable
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, hamstring
Dawson Zimmerman, P, knee
D.J. Howard, RB, hamstring
David Smith, OG, shoulder
DUKE
CB Ross Cockrell (leg) – Probable
K Will Snyderwine (foot) – Probable
CB Johnny Williams (leg) – Probable
RB Desmond Scott (leg) – Questionable
RB Josh Snead (foot) – Questionable
QB Brandon Connette (upper body) – OUT
S Lee Butler (leg) – OUT
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
DE Kenny Anunike (leg) – OUT FOR SEASON
TE Jack Farrell (leg) – OUT FOR SEASON
GEORGIA TECH
OUT
Morgan Bailey, r-Fr., OL
PROBABLE
Preston Lyons, Sr., BB
OUT FOR YEAR
Fred Holton, So., S
Jimmie Kitchen, r-Fr., DL
MIAMI
Out:
Luther Robinson—Lower Extremity
Jalen Grimble—Lower Extremity
Thurston Armbrister—Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for the season:
Corey White—Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter—Upper Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
Kiaro Holts, OT Wrist
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Doubtful
Josh Adams, WR Illness
Matt Kolojejchick, RB Thigh
Jonathan Smith, SS Ankle
Questionable
TJ Leifheit, OT Ankle
Ebele Okakpu, LB Ankle
Terry Shankle, CB Knee
Probable
Erik Highsmith, WR Ankle
Jabari Price, CB Finger
NC STATE
OUT FOR SEASON
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
OUT
A.J. Ferguson, DT - knee
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
Terrell Manning, LB - knee
Quintin Payton, WR - ankle
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Brian Slay, DT - ankle
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
Curtis Underwood, HB - knee
Andrew Wallace, OG - knee
QUESTIONABLE
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for season:
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
Out
Eric Martin (AC joint)
David Wang (foot)
Here are your updated injury reports from the schools that filed them this week:
BOSTON COLLEGE
The Eagles have opted not to release an injury report this week because they are playing a nonconference opponent, but running back Montel Harris is listed as probable. Coach Frank Spaziani said he plans to play him "for limited reps" if everything went well in Thursday's practice.
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Questionable
D.J. Howard, RB, hamstring (suffered in practice Tuesday)
Probable
Andre Ellington, RB, hamstring
Mason Cloy, OG, shoulder
David Smith, OG, shoulder
DUKE
CB Tony Foster (foot) – Probable
CB Ross Cockrell (leg) – Questionable
K Will Snyderwine (foot) – Questionable
WR Tyree Watkins (leg) – Questionable
QB Brandon Connette (upper body) – OUT
LB Britton Grier (illness) – OUT
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
RB Desmond Scott (leg) – OUT
RB Josh Snead (foot) – OUT
TE Jack Farrell (leg) – OUT FOR SEASON
FLORIDA STATE
Out
WR Willie Haulstead (head)
OL Henry Orelus (head)
WR Jarred Haggins (hand)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
Questionable
QB EJ Manuel (shoulder)
WR Bert Reed (ankle)
WR Kenny Shaw (head)
CB Greg Reid (knee)
GEORGIA TECH
Questionable
Jeff Greene, Fr., WR
Preston Lyons, Sr., RB
Out
Morgan Bailey, So., OL
B.J. Bostic, So., AB
Out for year
Fred Holton, So., S
Jimmie Kitchen, r-Fr., DL
MIAMI
Doubtful
Malcolm Bunche-Lower Extremity
Seantrel Henderson-Lower Extremity
Shayon Green-Lower Extremity
Out
Curtis Porter-Upper extremity
Luther Robinson-Lower Extremity
Surgeries/Out for the Season
Blake Ayles-Upper Extremity
Cory White -Lower Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK, thigh
Devon Ramsay, FB, knee
Doubtful
Josh Adams, WR, illness
Matt Kolojejchick, RB, thigh
Jabari Price, CB, finger
Questionable
Erik Highsmith, WR, ankle
TJ Leifheit, OT, ankle
Terry Shankle, CB, knee
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
Out
Jarrett Boykin (hamstring)
David Wang (foot)
Probable
J.R. Collins (ankle)
BOSTON COLLEGE
The Eagles have opted not to release an injury report this week because they are playing a nonconference opponent, but running back Montel Harris is listed as probable. Coach Frank Spaziani said he plans to play him "for limited reps" if everything went well in Thursday's practice.
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Questionable
D.J. Howard, RB, hamstring (suffered in practice Tuesday)
Probable
Andre Ellington, RB, hamstring
Mason Cloy, OG, shoulder
David Smith, OG, shoulder
DUKE
CB Tony Foster (foot) – Probable
CB Ross Cockrell (leg) – Questionable
K Will Snyderwine (foot) – Questionable
WR Tyree Watkins (leg) – Questionable
QB Brandon Connette (upper body) – OUT
LB Britton Grier (illness) – OUT
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
RB Desmond Scott (leg) – OUT
RB Josh Snead (foot) – OUT
TE Jack Farrell (leg) – OUT FOR SEASON
FLORIDA STATE
Out
WR Willie Haulstead (head)
OL Henry Orelus (head)
WR Jarred Haggins (hand)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
Questionable
QB EJ Manuel (shoulder)
WR Bert Reed (ankle)
WR Kenny Shaw (head)
CB Greg Reid (knee)
GEORGIA TECH
Questionable
Jeff Greene, Fr., WR
Preston Lyons, Sr., RB
Out
Morgan Bailey, So., OL
B.J. Bostic, So., AB
Out for year
Fred Holton, So., S
Jimmie Kitchen, r-Fr., DL
MIAMI
Doubtful
Malcolm Bunche-Lower Extremity
Seantrel Henderson-Lower Extremity
Shayon Green-Lower Extremity
Out
Curtis Porter-Upper extremity
Luther Robinson-Lower Extremity
Surgeries/Out for the Season
Blake Ayles-Upper Extremity
Cory White -Lower Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK, thigh
Devon Ramsay, FB, knee
Doubtful
Josh Adams, WR, illness
Matt Kolojejchick, RB, thigh
Jabari Price, CB, finger
Questionable
Erik Highsmith, WR, ankle
TJ Leifheit, OT, ankle
Terry Shankle, CB, knee
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for Season
Kwamaine Battle (knee)
Dyrell Roberts (arm)
Out
Jarrett Boykin (hamstring)
David Wang (foot)
Probable
J.R. Collins (ankle)
What to watch in the ACC: Week 4
September, 22, 2011
9/22/11
10:15
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By
Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
Here are your top 10 things to keep an eye on this week in the ACC, in no particular order.
1. Florida State’s quarterback. If it’s starter EJ Manuel, how confident and prepared does he look following a week in which his status was in question because of a shoulder injury? If it’s backup Clint Trickett, how does he handle the pressures of a road game against a ranked division opponent? There’s a reason Manuel is the starter, but Trickett performed admirably in a tough situation last weekend against the No. 1-ranked Sooners. Regardless of who it is, Clemson cannot underestimate FSU’s passing game.
2. Florida State’s running game. The Seminoles know it’s an area they must improve if they are going to repeat as Atlantic Division champs, and right now, they rank No. 100 in the nation in rushing offense at 96.33 yards per game. Clemson’s defense, though, has struggled to stop the run this season. The Tigers are taking too long to get off their blocks, and this could be the week FSU has a breakthrough in the running game.
3. Georgia Tech’s offense against North Carolina’s defense. It’s the storyline and key to the entire game. The Yellow Jackets lead the nation in scoring offense, rushing offense and total offense. The Tar Heels have the nation’s No. 16 rushing defense, but last week, Virginia ran for 170 yards against them. UNC won’t stop an offense that averages 60 points and almost 700 total yards a game, but can it slow it down enough to win?
4. Third-down defense in Atlanta. It’s one area coach Paul Johnson would like to see improvement on against UNC, as the Yellow Jackets are No. 104 in the country in third-down conversion defense. Georgia Tech has allowed its opponents to convert 47.92 attempts. The Yellow Jackets, however, lead the country in third-down conversions, completing 70.59 percent of their attempts. UNC’s D will have to make some critical stops.
5. NC State’s secondary against Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros. Collaros has thrown seven touchdowns and no interceptions in 69 pass attempts, but NC State is third in the nation with seven interceptions and cornerback David Amerson is tied for the national lead in interceptions with three.
6. Maryland’s protection of quarterback Danny O’Brien. The Terps have not allowed one sack in their first two games, and they’ve done it with two new faces in the starting lineup. Maryland hasn’t gone back-to-back games without yielding a sack since 2000. Temple is tied for eighth in the FBS with four sacks per game.
7. BC’s kicking game. It’s been a rough start to the season for BC kicker Nate Freese, whose miss on a 23-yard chip shot in the 20-19 loss to Duke last week was devastating. Freese also was 1-for-3 in the season-opening loss to Northwestern, and he has also missed an extra point this year.
8. Virginia Tech receiver D.J. Coles. He’s the next man up, and after Dyrell Roberts broke his left arm last weekend against Arkansas State, Coles answered the call. He recorded his first collegiate touchdown with a 49-yard touchdown catch in the game. Coles had a career-high 61 yards receiving in the game.
9. Miami quarterback Jacory Harris. He threw two interceptions against Ohio State, and coach Al Golden said on Sunday “I expect him to be much improved against Kansas State.” Aside from the turnovers, Golden said Harris managed the game well, made good throws on third down, and played well in the red zone. Eliminating turnovers is the next step.
10. Virginia’s freshman rushing record. Redshirt freshman tailback Kevin Parks has five rushing touchdowns this season. The school record for rushing touchdowns in a season by a freshman is seven by Howard Petty (1983) and Marcus Wilson (1987). Parks ran for three touchdowns in the season opener against William & Mary. Can he do it again?
1. Florida State’s quarterback. If it’s starter EJ Manuel, how confident and prepared does he look following a week in which his status was in question because of a shoulder injury? If it’s backup Clint Trickett, how does he handle the pressures of a road game against a ranked division opponent? There’s a reason Manuel is the starter, but Trickett performed admirably in a tough situation last weekend against the No. 1-ranked Sooners. Regardless of who it is, Clemson cannot underestimate FSU’s passing game.
2. Florida State’s running game. The Seminoles know it’s an area they must improve if they are going to repeat as Atlantic Division champs, and right now, they rank No. 100 in the nation in rushing offense at 96.33 yards per game. Clemson’s defense, though, has struggled to stop the run this season. The Tigers are taking too long to get off their blocks, and this could be the week FSU has a breakthrough in the running game.
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Kevin Liles/US PresswireTevin Washington (13) has gotten off to a nice start this season, throwing seven touchdowns and no INTs.
Kevin Liles/US PresswireTevin Washington (13) has gotten off to a nice start this season, throwing seven touchdowns and no INTs.4. Third-down defense in Atlanta. It’s one area coach Paul Johnson would like to see improvement on against UNC, as the Yellow Jackets are No. 104 in the country in third-down conversion defense. Georgia Tech has allowed its opponents to convert 47.92 attempts. The Yellow Jackets, however, lead the country in third-down conversions, completing 70.59 percent of their attempts. UNC’s D will have to make some critical stops.
5. NC State’s secondary against Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros. Collaros has thrown seven touchdowns and no interceptions in 69 pass attempts, but NC State is third in the nation with seven interceptions and cornerback David Amerson is tied for the national lead in interceptions with three.
6. Maryland’s protection of quarterback Danny O’Brien. The Terps have not allowed one sack in their first two games, and they’ve done it with two new faces in the starting lineup. Maryland hasn’t gone back-to-back games without yielding a sack since 2000. Temple is tied for eighth in the FBS with four sacks per game.
7. BC’s kicking game. It’s been a rough start to the season for BC kicker Nate Freese, whose miss on a 23-yard chip shot in the 20-19 loss to Duke last week was devastating. Freese also was 1-for-3 in the season-opening loss to Northwestern, and he has also missed an extra point this year.
8. Virginia Tech receiver D.J. Coles. He’s the next man up, and after Dyrell Roberts broke his left arm last weekend against Arkansas State, Coles answered the call. He recorded his first collegiate touchdown with a 49-yard touchdown catch in the game. Coles had a career-high 61 yards receiving in the game.
9. Miami quarterback Jacory Harris. He threw two interceptions against Ohio State, and coach Al Golden said on Sunday “I expect him to be much improved against Kansas State.” Aside from the turnovers, Golden said Harris managed the game well, made good throws on third down, and played well in the red zone. Eliminating turnovers is the next step.
10. Virginia’s freshman rushing record. Redshirt freshman tailback Kevin Parks has five rushing touchdowns this season. The school record for rushing touchdowns in a season by a freshman is seven by Howard Petty (1983) and Marcus Wilson (1987). Parks ran for three touchdowns in the season opener against William & Mary. Can he do it again?
Dyrell Roberts suffered a broken left arm in Saturday's game on the opening kickoff, according to head athletic trainer Mike Goforth, and he is likely out for the year. Roberts would be eligible for a redshirt if he does not return this season.
Offensive tackle Andrew Lanier suffered a sprained left MCL and will be re-evaluated later Sunday afternoon, but as of now, he is listed as probable for Marshall.
Offensive tackle Andrew Lanier suffered a sprained left MCL and will be re-evaluated later Sunday afternoon, but as of now, he is listed as probable for Marshall.
More practice, more links ...
- I'll admit it. I didn't have the guts to look at Dyrell Roberts' picture of his injured leg.
- Uh oh. The UNC fans with money are mad.
- The careers of three Seminoles are over because of injuries.
- Morgan Moses has a chance to be Virginia's next great offensive lineman.
- Duke coach David Cutcliffe believes his team will win games that it couldn't win in the past.
- Here are five questions facing Georgia Tech this summer.
- And five questions facing Maryland.
- The Logan Thomas era has officially begun at Virginia Tech.
- BC quarterback Chase Rettig is much more comfortable now -- and he should be.
- BC offensive lineman John Wetzel is ready to take over for Anthony Castonzo.
- Duke's new indoor practice field sounds impressive. You get what you pay for.
- Duke quarterback Sean Renfree will also be an asset to the Blue Devils this year.
- Can Miami receiver Aldarius Johnson return to his freshman form?
- Helmet cams will help Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris evaluate his quarterbacks this summer.
- Can FSU boost the ACC's image this year?
- Wake Forest can only get better, right?
- The Wake coaches are hoping Kyle Wilber helps lead the way.
- Miami offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson thinks he'll be back sooner than later.
- Kyle Tucker says farewell to the Virginia Tech beat with a great Q&A with Frank Beamer.
- One of the Hokies' top recruits has switched positions.
ACC team position rankings: receivers
June, 23, 2011
6/23/11
10:30
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By
Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
You asked, I answered. Readers (particularly @AsylumGodfather) were calling for more position rankings, so the receivers are up next. This could be the strongest position group in the conference, and one of the more difficult to rank, so I looked back on a few stats to help me separate them, including how some of these guys did against their best competition (i.e. Danny Coale versus FSU, wow). Here’s the final verdict of which teams in the ACC have the best combination of depth and talent:
1. Virginia Tech: With Jarrett Boykin and Coale returning, the Hokies’ passing game has a chance to flourish this fall. Boykin, Coale and Dyrell Roberts were the team’s top three receivers last year for the second straight season, combining for 113 catches, 1,882 yards and 11 touchdowns. Add to that Marcus Davis, D.J. Coles, E.L. Smiling -- it’s a bottomless cup of depth and talent.
2. Duke: Conner Vernon has 128 catches in his first two collegiate seasons and Donovan Varner ranked fourth in the ACC in pass receptions (60) and seventh in yardage (736). Their combined 274 receptions are the most of any active duo in the ACC. They are the top two returning leaders in catches per game, and Vernon is the ACC’s returning leader in receiving yards per game. The Blue Devils also have sophomore Brandon Braxton (14 catches), who could make a name for himself as the third option this year.
3. Florida State: Every Seminole who caught a pass last season returns. Bert Reed, Taiwan Easterling and Rodney Smith return with a combined 50 career starts. Reed ranks second among all returning ACC receivers with 141 career receptions. Willie Haulstead had 38 catches last season, Smith had 31, and there’s plenty of rising talent like Christian Green.
4. North Carolina: Like Florida State, North Carolina returns all of its receivers, including two who redshirted last season. Dwight Jones, who had 946 yards and 62 receptions, leads the group, but Erik Highsmith (25 catches, 348 yards and three touchdowns) must be accounted for as well. Defenses also can’t forget about Jheranie Boyd, who is a deep threat.
5. Miami: The Canes will miss the production of Leonard Hankerson, but they don’t have to if one or two of the other players show more consistency. Travis Benjamin has big-play capabilities and averaged 17.3 yards on his 43 catches last season. There is no shortage of other options with LaRon Byrd, Aldarius Johnson, Tommy Streeter, Allen Hurns and Kendal Thompkins. Which one will rise to the occasion?
6. Clemson: It was the DeAndre Hopkins show last season, and he should again highlight the Tigers’ passing game. As a true freshman, Hopkins had 52 catches, the most by a first-year player in school history. Jaron Brown returns with 10 career starts, and the Tigers also have Marquan Jones (21 catches) and Bryce McNeal (19).
7. Maryland: The Terps have to replace their top two receivers from a year ago in Torrey Smith and Adrian Cannon, and no clear frontrunners emerged this spring. Quintin McCree leads all returners with 16 catches, followed by Kevin Dorsey (15), Ronnie Tyler (13), Kerry Boykins (10), and Tony Logan.
8. Boston College: True freshman Bobby Swigert led the Eagles last year with 39 catches and four touchdowns in five starts. The Eagles are hoping to get a significant boost from the return of Colin Larmond Jr., who missed all of last season with a knee injury, but the young group should be better regardless because of the experience gained last season.
9. Virginia: The Cavaliers will miss Dontrelle Inman, who averaged 16 yards per catch on 51 receptions, but returning starter Kris Burd finished fifth in the ACC last season in pass receptions (58). The group will also get a boost from the return of Tim Smith, who missed almost all of last season with an injury, and Matt Snyder (30 catches) and Ray Keys (three catches).
10. NC State: NC State has to replace its top two receivers from a year ago, and T.J. Graham is the team’s leading returning receiver with 25 catches. Steven Howard, Jay Smith and Quintin Payton all have experience, and redshirt freshman Bryan Underwood, Tobias Palmer and Everett Proctor have also been competing for playing time.
11. Wake Forest: Chris Givens (35 catches, 13.7 average), Michael Campanaro (10 catches) and Danny Dembry are the lead candidates to start, but the Deacs are missing a spark like Kenny Moore (2007) and D.J. Boldin (2008) provided. There were too many dropped passes in the spring game, so this group has some work to do in summer camp.
12. Georgia Tech: Yes, Georgia Tech throws the ball, just not often enough or efficiently enough to be anywhere but last place on this list. Stephen Hill led the Jackets last year with 15 catches for 291 yards and three touchdowns. He should show progress this fall now that there’s no pressure on him to be the next Demaryius Thomas. If he doesn’t show more consistency, the Jackets could turn to Daniel McKayhan, Tyler Melton or Jeremy Moore.
1. Virginia Tech: With Jarrett Boykin and Coale returning, the Hokies’ passing game has a chance to flourish this fall. Boykin, Coale and Dyrell Roberts were the team’s top three receivers last year for the second straight season, combining for 113 catches, 1,882 yards and 11 touchdowns. Add to that Marcus Davis, D.J. Coles, E.L. Smiling -- it’s a bottomless cup of depth and talent.
2. Duke: Conner Vernon has 128 catches in his first two collegiate seasons and Donovan Varner ranked fourth in the ACC in pass receptions (60) and seventh in yardage (736). Their combined 274 receptions are the most of any active duo in the ACC. They are the top two returning leaders in catches per game, and Vernon is the ACC’s returning leader in receiving yards per game. The Blue Devils also have sophomore Brandon Braxton (14 catches), who could make a name for himself as the third option this year.
3. Florida State: Every Seminole who caught a pass last season returns. Bert Reed, Taiwan Easterling and Rodney Smith return with a combined 50 career starts. Reed ranks second among all returning ACC receivers with 141 career receptions. Willie Haulstead had 38 catches last season, Smith had 31, and there’s plenty of rising talent like Christian Green.
4. North Carolina: Like Florida State, North Carolina returns all of its receivers, including two who redshirted last season. Dwight Jones, who had 946 yards and 62 receptions, leads the group, but Erik Highsmith (25 catches, 348 yards and three touchdowns) must be accounted for as well. Defenses also can’t forget about Jheranie Boyd, who is a deep threat.
5. Miami: The Canes will miss the production of Leonard Hankerson, but they don’t have to if one or two of the other players show more consistency. Travis Benjamin has big-play capabilities and averaged 17.3 yards on his 43 catches last season. There is no shortage of other options with LaRon Byrd, Aldarius Johnson, Tommy Streeter, Allen Hurns and Kendal Thompkins. Which one will rise to the occasion?
6. Clemson: It was the DeAndre Hopkins show last season, and he should again highlight the Tigers’ passing game. As a true freshman, Hopkins had 52 catches, the most by a first-year player in school history. Jaron Brown returns with 10 career starts, and the Tigers also have Marquan Jones (21 catches) and Bryce McNeal (19).
7. Maryland: The Terps have to replace their top two receivers from a year ago in Torrey Smith and Adrian Cannon, and no clear frontrunners emerged this spring. Quintin McCree leads all returners with 16 catches, followed by Kevin Dorsey (15), Ronnie Tyler (13), Kerry Boykins (10), and Tony Logan.
8. Boston College: True freshman Bobby Swigert led the Eagles last year with 39 catches and four touchdowns in five starts. The Eagles are hoping to get a significant boost from the return of Colin Larmond Jr., who missed all of last season with a knee injury, but the young group should be better regardless because of the experience gained last season.
9. Virginia: The Cavaliers will miss Dontrelle Inman, who averaged 16 yards per catch on 51 receptions, but returning starter Kris Burd finished fifth in the ACC last season in pass receptions (58). The group will also get a boost from the return of Tim Smith, who missed almost all of last season with an injury, and Matt Snyder (30 catches) and Ray Keys (three catches).
10. NC State: NC State has to replace its top two receivers from a year ago, and T.J. Graham is the team’s leading returning receiver with 25 catches. Steven Howard, Jay Smith and Quintin Payton all have experience, and redshirt freshman Bryan Underwood, Tobias Palmer and Everett Proctor have also been competing for playing time.
11. Wake Forest: Chris Givens (35 catches, 13.7 average), Michael Campanaro (10 catches) and Danny Dembry are the lead candidates to start, but the Deacs are missing a spark like Kenny Moore (2007) and D.J. Boldin (2008) provided. There were too many dropped passes in the spring game, so this group has some work to do in summer camp.
12. Georgia Tech: Yes, Georgia Tech throws the ball, just not often enough or efficiently enough to be anywhere but last place on this list. Stephen Hill led the Jackets last year with 15 catches for 291 yards and three touchdowns. He should show progress this fall now that there’s no pressure on him to be the next Demaryius Thomas. If he doesn’t show more consistency, the Jackets could turn to Daniel McKayhan, Tyler Melton or Jeremy Moore.
ABOUT THIS BLOG
Heather Dinich
Dinich covered ACC and Big Ten football for five seasons before joining ESPN.com in November 2007. She's an Indiana grad but somehow her favorite day of the week is Saturday.
