ACC: Matt Bosher
MIAMI
2010 overall record: 7-6
2010 conference record: 5-3
Returning starters
Offense: 6, defense: 7, punter/kicker: 0
Top returners
WR Travis Benjamin, RG Brandon Washington, C Tyler Horn, QB Jacory Harris, QB Stephen Morris, DE Olivier Vernon, DT Micanor Regis, DT Marcus Forston, LB Sean Spence, S Vaughn Telemaque, S JoJo Nicolas, RB Lamar Miller, RB Mike James
Key losses
WR Leonard Hankerson, LT Orlando Franklin, RB Damien Berry, P/PK Matt Bosher, DT Allen Bailey, LB Colin McCarthy, CB Brandon Harris
2010 statistical leaders (* returners)
Rushing: Berry (899 yards)
Passing: Harris* (1,793 yds)
Receiving: Hankerson (1,156 yds)
Tackles: McCarthy (119)
Sacks: Bailey (7)
Interceptions: Ryan Hill, Vaughn Telemaque* and Ray-Ray Armstrong* (3)
Spring answers
1. Stacked at running back. Lamar Miller finished the spring atop a depth chart deep with talent at running back, including Mike James and Storm Johnson. All three have different styles, as James is the power/slasher, Johnson gets the tough yards and is elusive in the open field, and Miller is the fastest and the home run threat.
2. The Golden era has been embraced. First-year coach Al Golden made his debut this spring with a new staff and new schemes, and all of the players have bought in. The Canes now eat breakfast together every day, and the seniors were the first to latch on to Golden, as they know time is running out to win. They seem willing to follow whoever wants to lead, and the players also started to take ownership this spring.
3. Jordan Futch has helped the linebacker depth. He was a role player for most of his career and was going to move to tight end, but, as it turns out, he can play inside or outside linebacker, and he played well enough this spring to convince Golden he deserves a spot somewhere on the field. Colin McCarthy was the only starter who had to be replaced, and there was some shuffling of positions, but Futch or Gaines emerged as the leaders to take over that spot.
Fall questions
1. And the quarterback is? Golden said the quarterback competition will likely go into mid-August, as neither Jacory Harris nor Stephen Morris separated himself. It’s one of the main storylines in the ACC, and could be the difference in Miami’s season. Both struggled in the spring game, as they threw two interceptions each, but first-year offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch is evaluating them on more than just picks.
2. Who will take over the secondary? It’s so wide open that true freshman Thomas Finnie enrolled early and worked his way onto the two deep. It’s a young, inexperienced group with big shoes to fill after the departures of Brandon Harris and Ryan Hill. Lee Chambers, Nicolas, Telemaque and Armstrong will have to rise to the occasion or leave it to the rookies like Finnie. This spring, Golden said Nicolas and Armstrong were the leaders of the secondary.
3. Baffled without Bosher. Matt Bosher, an all-conference kicker and punter during his career, did it all, and the kicking game is a major question without him. Jake Wieclaw is next in line, but he only played against Florida A&M and has yet to attempt a collegiate kick. Incoming freshmen kickers Matt Loudis and Dalton Botts will challenge Wieclaw for the starting job.
2010 overall record: 7-6
2010 conference record: 5-3
Returning starters
Offense: 6, defense: 7, punter/kicker: 0
Top returners
WR Travis Benjamin, RG Brandon Washington, C Tyler Horn, QB Jacory Harris, QB Stephen Morris, DE Olivier Vernon, DT Micanor Regis, DT Marcus Forston, LB Sean Spence, S Vaughn Telemaque, S JoJo Nicolas, RB Lamar Miller, RB Mike James
Key losses
WR Leonard Hankerson, LT Orlando Franklin, RB Damien Berry, P/PK Matt Bosher, DT Allen Bailey, LB Colin McCarthy, CB Brandon Harris
2010 statistical leaders (* returners)
Rushing: Berry (899 yards)
Passing: Harris* (1,793 yds)
Receiving: Hankerson (1,156 yds)
Tackles: McCarthy (119)
Sacks: Bailey (7)
Interceptions: Ryan Hill, Vaughn Telemaque* and Ray-Ray Armstrong* (3)
Spring answers
1. Stacked at running back. Lamar Miller finished the spring atop a depth chart deep with talent at running back, including Mike James and Storm Johnson. All three have different styles, as James is the power/slasher, Johnson gets the tough yards and is elusive in the open field, and Miller is the fastest and the home run threat.
2. The Golden era has been embraced. First-year coach Al Golden made his debut this spring with a new staff and new schemes, and all of the players have bought in. The Canes now eat breakfast together every day, and the seniors were the first to latch on to Golden, as they know time is running out to win. They seem willing to follow whoever wants to lead, and the players also started to take ownership this spring.
3. Jordan Futch has helped the linebacker depth. He was a role player for most of his career and was going to move to tight end, but, as it turns out, he can play inside or outside linebacker, and he played well enough this spring to convince Golden he deserves a spot somewhere on the field. Colin McCarthy was the only starter who had to be replaced, and there was some shuffling of positions, but Futch or Gaines emerged as the leaders to take over that spot.
Fall questions
1. And the quarterback is? Golden said the quarterback competition will likely go into mid-August, as neither Jacory Harris nor Stephen Morris separated himself. It’s one of the main storylines in the ACC, and could be the difference in Miami’s season. Both struggled in the spring game, as they threw two interceptions each, but first-year offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch is evaluating them on more than just picks.
2. Who will take over the secondary? It’s so wide open that true freshman Thomas Finnie enrolled early and worked his way onto the two deep. It’s a young, inexperienced group with big shoes to fill after the departures of Brandon Harris and Ryan Hill. Lee Chambers, Nicolas, Telemaque and Armstrong will have to rise to the occasion or leave it to the rookies like Finnie. This spring, Golden said Nicolas and Armstrong were the leaders of the secondary.
3. Baffled without Bosher. Matt Bosher, an all-conference kicker and punter during his career, did it all, and the kicking game is a major question without him. Jake Wieclaw is next in line, but he only played against Florida A&M and has yet to attempt a collegiate kick. Incoming freshmen kickers Matt Loudis and Dalton Botts will challenge Wieclaw for the starting job.
ACC Players Taken in the NFL Draft
1 12 Christian Ponder, Florida State, QB Vikings
1 14 Robert Quinn, North Carolina, DE Rams
1 22 Anthony Castonzo, Boston College, T Colts
2 33 Ras-I Dowling, Virginia, CB Patriots
2 38 Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech, RB Cardinals
2 40 Bruce Carter, North Carolina, LB Cowboys
2 41 Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson, DT Redskins
2 46 Orlando Franklin, Miami, OL Broncos
2 50 Marcus Gilchrist, Clemson, CB Chargers
2 51 Da’ Quan Bowers, Clemson, DE Buccaneers
2 52 Marvin Austin, North Carolina, DT Giants
2 55 Rodney Hudson, Florida State, C-G Chiefs
2 58 Torrey Smith, Maryland, WR Ravens
2 59 Greg Little, North Carolina, WR Browns
2 60 Brandon Harris, Miami, CB Texans
3 67 Nate Irving, NC State, LB Broncos
3 79 Leonard Hankerson, Miami, WR Redskins
3 81 DeMarcus Van Dyke, Miami, CB Raiders
3 86 Allen Bailey, Miami, DE Chiefs
4 100 Da’Norris Searcy, North Carolina, S Bills
4 109 Colin McCarthy, Miami, ILB Titans
4 122 Chris Hairston, Clemson, T Bills
4 127 Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech, CB Texans
4 130 Jamie Harper, Clemson, RB Titans
5 133 Johnny White, North Carolina, RB Bills
5 152 T.J. Yates, North Carolina, QB Texans
6 171 Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina, LB Cardinals
6 173 Byron Maxwell, Clemson, DB Seahawks
6 180 Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech, QB Ravens
6 181 Richard Gordon, Miami, TE Raiders
6 192 Matt Bosher, Miami, P-PK Falcons
7 218 Ryan Taylor, North Carolina, TE Cowboys
7 221 Da’Rel Scott, Maryland, RB Giants
7 224 Markus White, Florida State, DE Redskins
7 225 Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech, RB Ravens
ACC Selections by Rounds
First 3
Second 12
Third 4
Fourth 5
Fifth 2
Sixth 5
Seventh 4
ACC Selections by Teams
North Carolina 9
Miami 8
Clemson 6
Florida State 3
Virginia Tech 3
Maryland 2
Boston College 1
Georgia Tech 1
NC State 1
Virginia 1
1 12 Christian Ponder, Florida State, QB Vikings
1 14 Robert Quinn, North Carolina, DE Rams
1 22 Anthony Castonzo, Boston College, T Colts
2 33 Ras-I Dowling, Virginia, CB Patriots
2 38 Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech, RB Cardinals
2 40 Bruce Carter, North Carolina, LB Cowboys
2 41 Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson, DT Redskins
2 46 Orlando Franklin, Miami, OL Broncos
2 50 Marcus Gilchrist, Clemson, CB Chargers
2 51 Da’ Quan Bowers, Clemson, DE Buccaneers
2 52 Marvin Austin, North Carolina, DT Giants
2 55 Rodney Hudson, Florida State, C-G Chiefs
2 58 Torrey Smith, Maryland, WR Ravens
2 59 Greg Little, North Carolina, WR Browns
2 60 Brandon Harris, Miami, CB Texans
3 67 Nate Irving, NC State, LB Broncos
3 79 Leonard Hankerson, Miami, WR Redskins
3 81 DeMarcus Van Dyke, Miami, CB Raiders
3 86 Allen Bailey, Miami, DE Chiefs
4 100 Da’Norris Searcy, North Carolina, S Bills
4 109 Colin McCarthy, Miami, ILB Titans
4 122 Chris Hairston, Clemson, T Bills
4 127 Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech, CB Texans
4 130 Jamie Harper, Clemson, RB Titans
5 133 Johnny White, North Carolina, RB Bills
5 152 T.J. Yates, North Carolina, QB Texans
6 171 Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina, LB Cardinals
6 173 Byron Maxwell, Clemson, DB Seahawks
6 180 Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech, QB Ravens
6 181 Richard Gordon, Miami, TE Raiders
6 192 Matt Bosher, Miami, P-PK Falcons
7 218 Ryan Taylor, North Carolina, TE Cowboys
7 221 Da’Rel Scott, Maryland, RB Giants
7 224 Markus White, Florida State, DE Redskins
7 225 Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech, RB Ravens
ACC Selections by Rounds
First 3
Second 12
Third 4
Fourth 5
Fifth 2
Sixth 5
Seventh 4
ACC Selections by Teams
North Carolina 9
Miami 8
Clemson 6
Florida State 3
Virginia Tech 3
Maryland 2
Boston College 1
Georgia Tech 1
NC State 1
Virginia 1
Let the draft dreams begin ...
- The ACC's run of defensive players in the NFL draft is likely to continue.
- Unlike last year, Georgia Tech won't have any elite prospects in the NFL draft.
- One projection has former BC offensive lineman Anthony Castonzo being taken No. 17 in the draft.
- Former Virginia Tech linebacker Lyndell Gibson has been found guilty of DUI.
- Former Miami kicker/punter Matt Bosher is one of the best, but that still doesn't guarantee his name will get called in the draft.
- Here's a look back at former Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor's legacy.
- Finding a competent whip linebacker could make the difference in the Hokies' defense this season.
- North Carolina's Robert Quinn and Georgia's A.J. Green are finishing their careers the way they began -- together.
- The draft stock of former Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers could hold steady or "sink like a stone."
- Whose stock is rising in the ACC and whose is falling?
The official list for the NFL combine has been released. A total of 48 players from the ACC have been invited to audition for the NFL from February 23 – March 1. When categorized by school, it's somewhat of a reality check to see how many of the best players in the conference are moving on, and which programs will take the biggest hit. It's impossible not to wonder how good North Carolina could have been had all of the following players remained eligible. The Tar Heels will send the most players to the combine with 11.
Here are the players who will represent the ACC:
BOSTON COLLEGE (3)
Here are the players who will represent the ACC:
BOSTON COLLEGE (3)
- Anthony Castonzo
- Rich Lapham
- Mark Herzlich
- Da'Quan Bowers
- Marcus Gilchrist
- Chris Hairston
- Jamie Harper
- Jarvis Jenkins
- Byron Maxwell
- DeAndre McDaniel
- Rodney Hudson
- Christian Ponder
- Markus White
- Anthony Allen
- Mario Butler
- Jerrard Tarrant
- Torrey Smith
- Adrian Moten
- Da'Rel Scott
- Allen Bailey
- Damien Berry
- Matt Bosher
- Orlando Franklin
- Graig Cooper
- Leonard Hankerson
- Brandon Harris
- Colin McCarthy
- DeMarcus Van Dyke
- Marvin Austin
- Kendric Burney
- Bruce Carter
- Greg Little
- Shaun Draughn
- Robert Quinn
- Da'Norris Searcy
- Quan Sturdivant
- Johnny White
- Deunta Williams
- T.J. Yates
- Nate Irving
- Owen Spencer
- Danny Aiken
- Ras-I Dowling
- Rashad Carmichael
- Darren Evans
- John Graves
- Tyrod Taylor
- Ryan Williams
There’s only one way to truly grade recruits -- look at their performances on the field after they sign. Some, like Clemson offensive lineman Chris Hairston, exceed their ranking expectations. Others, like Duke kicker Will Snyderwine, make names for themselves as walk-ons. And some, like Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor, lend merit to the ranking system.
Using ESPN.com’s recruiting database, I took a look back at my 2010 all-conference team to see how each player fared in his respective recruiting class. Some players have flourished at other positions. Only five of the players were ranked among the ESPNU 150, and five were either unranked or joined the team as a walk-on.
Here’s a look back at the recruiting rankings for the ACC’s top players in 2010:
OFFENSE
QB: Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech:No. 16 player in ESPNU 150, No. 3 overall quarterback in the 2007 class
RB: Montel Harris, Boston College: No. 143 running back in the 2008 class
RB: Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech: No. 73 running back in Louisville’s class of 2007
WR Leonard Hankerson, Miami: No. 61 wide receiver in 2007 class
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland: No. 54 wide receiver in 2007 class
TE George Bryan, NC State: No. 16 tight end, class of 2007
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech: Joined the team as a walk-on in 2006
OL Rodney Hudson, Florida State: No. 16 offensive guard in the 2007 class
OL Anthony Castonzo, Boston College: Not ranked in the 2007 class
OL Chris Hairston, Clemson: Not ranked in the class of 2006
OL Brandon Washington, Miami: No. 11 offensive guard in 2008 class
DEFENSE
DL Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson:No. 1 overall player in ESPNU 150 Class of 2008, No. 1 overall defensive end
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida State: No. 18 defensive end in the 2009 class
DL Quinton Coples, North Carolina: No. 34 defensive end, class of 2008
DL Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson: No. 36 defensive tackle in the 2007 class
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College: No. 19 outside linebacker
LB Nate Irving, NC State: Not ranked, class of 2006
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland: No. 18 inside linebacker class of 2006
CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech: No. 22 cornerback in 2009 class
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia: No. 69 cornerback, class of 2007
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson: No. 105 in ESPNU 150 Class of 2006, No. 12 safety
S Kenny Tate, Maryland: No. 134 in ESPNU 150 Class of 2008, No. 19 wide receiver
SPECIALISTS
P: Matt Bosher, Miami: No. 4 kicker in 2006 class
K: Will Snyderwine, Duke: Joined the team as a walk-on in 2007 after an open tryout
PR: Tony Logan, Maryland: No. 21 quarterback in 2007 class
KR: David Wilson, Virginia Tech: No. 40 in ESPNU 150 Class of 2009, No. 5 running back
Using ESPN.com’s recruiting database, I took a look back at my 2010 all-conference team to see how each player fared in his respective recruiting class. Some players have flourished at other positions. Only five of the players were ranked among the ESPNU 150, and five were either unranked or joined the team as a walk-on.
Here’s a look back at the recruiting rankings for the ACC’s top players in 2010:
OFFENSE
QB: Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech:No. 16 player in ESPNU 150, No. 3 overall quarterback in the 2007 class
RB: Montel Harris, Boston College: No. 143 running back in the 2008 class
RB: Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech: No. 73 running back in Louisville’s class of 2007
WR Leonard Hankerson, Miami: No. 61 wide receiver in 2007 class
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland: No. 54 wide receiver in 2007 class
TE George Bryan, NC State: No. 16 tight end, class of 2007
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech: Joined the team as a walk-on in 2006
OL Rodney Hudson, Florida State: No. 16 offensive guard in the 2007 class
OL Anthony Castonzo, Boston College: Not ranked in the 2007 class
OL Chris Hairston, Clemson: Not ranked in the class of 2006
OL Brandon Washington, Miami: No. 11 offensive guard in 2008 class
DEFENSE
DL Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson:No. 1 overall player in ESPNU 150 Class of 2008, No. 1 overall defensive end
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida State: No. 18 defensive end in the 2009 class
DL Quinton Coples, North Carolina: No. 34 defensive end, class of 2008
DL Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson: No. 36 defensive tackle in the 2007 class
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College: No. 19 outside linebacker
LB Nate Irving, NC State: Not ranked, class of 2006
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland: No. 18 inside linebacker class of 2006
CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech: No. 22 cornerback in 2009 class
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia: No. 69 cornerback, class of 2007
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson: No. 105 in ESPNU 150 Class of 2006, No. 12 safety
S Kenny Tate, Maryland: No. 134 in ESPNU 150 Class of 2008, No. 19 wide receiver
SPECIALISTS
P: Matt Bosher, Miami: No. 4 kicker in 2006 class
K: Will Snyderwine, Duke: Joined the team as a walk-on in 2007 after an open tryout
PR: Tony Logan, Maryland: No. 21 quarterback in 2007 class
KR: David Wilson, Virginia Tech: No. 40 in ESPNU 150 Class of 2009, No. 5 running back
This is usually one of the most difficult posts of the season, but for some reason, this year there seemed to be more separation between the good players and the great ones in the ACC.
Honestly, the biggest internal debate was over the kicker, a battle between Virginia Tech’s Chris Hazley and Duke’s Will Snyderwine. The coaches voted Snyderwine an All-America selection, and that was hard to ignore, as was the fact that he is the master of the onside kick, and hit four that Duke retained. Duke isn’t the most athletic team, but because of Snyderwine’s ability to put the ball in a 3-yard square, the Blue Devils were right there with everyone else in kickoff coverage (No. 3 behind division champs Florida State and Virginia Tech). The frustrating part of compiling this team is that there is always a deserving player left off -- always. There’s no question, though, that everyone on this year’s ESPN.com All-ACC team deserves it.
Here’s a look at your ESPN.com all-conference team for 2010:
OFFENSE
QB: Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech
RB: Montel Harris, Boston College
RB: Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech
WR Leonard Hankerson, Miami
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland
TE George Bryan, NC State
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech
OL Rodney Hudson, Florida State
OL Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
OL Chris Hairston, Clemson
OL Brandon Washington, Miami
DEFENSE
DL Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida State
DL Quinton Coples, North Carolina
DL Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
LB Nate Irving, NC State
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland
CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
S Kenny Tate, Maryland
SPECIALISTS
P: Matt Bosher, Miami
K: Will Snyderwine, Duke
PR: Tony Logan, Maryland
KR: David Wilson, Virginia Tech
Honestly, the biggest internal debate was over the kicker, a battle between Virginia Tech’s Chris Hazley and Duke’s Will Snyderwine. The coaches voted Snyderwine an All-America selection, and that was hard to ignore, as was the fact that he is the master of the onside kick, and hit four that Duke retained. Duke isn’t the most athletic team, but because of Snyderwine’s ability to put the ball in a 3-yard square, the Blue Devils were right there with everyone else in kickoff coverage (No. 3 behind division champs Florida State and Virginia Tech). The frustrating part of compiling this team is that there is always a deserving player left off -- always. There’s no question, though, that everyone on this year’s ESPN.com All-ACC team deserves it.
Here’s a look at your ESPN.com all-conference team for 2010:
OFFENSE
QB: Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech
RB: Montel Harris, Boston College
RB: Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech
WR Leonard Hankerson, Miami
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland
TE George Bryan, NC State
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech
OL Rodney Hudson, Florida State
OL Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
OL Chris Hairston, Clemson
OL Brandon Washington, Miami
DEFENSE
DL Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson
DL Brandon Jenkins, Florida State
DL Quinton Coples, North Carolina
DL Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
LB Nate Irving, NC State
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland
CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
S Kenny Tate, Maryland
SPECIALISTS
P: Matt Bosher, Miami
K: Will Snyderwine, Duke
PR: Tony Logan, Maryland
KR: David Wilson, Virginia Tech
ACSMA All-conference team announced
November, 29, 2010
11/29/10
4:32
PM ET
By
Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
The 2010 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team as voted on by 61 members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association was announced today. A first-team vote was worth two points and second team vote one.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
QB Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech (77)
RB Montel Harris, Boston College (122)
RB Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech (108)
WR Leonard Hankerson, Miami (118)
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland (96)
TE George Bryan, NC State (92)
OT Anthony Castonzo, Boston College (79)
OT Chris Hairston, Clemson (69)
OG Rodney Hudson, Florida State (116)
OG Brandon Washington, Miami (50)
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech (91)
K Chris Hazley, Virginia Tech (100)
Spc. Tony Logan, Maryland (69)
Defense
DE Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson (120)
DE Brandon Jenkins, Florida State (101)
DT Quinton Coples, North Carolina (101)
DT Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson (63)
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College (112)
LB Nate Irving, N.C. State (105)
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland (78)
CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech (112)
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia (57)
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson (99)
S Kenny Tate, Maryland (78)
P Matt Bosher, Miami
SECOND TEAM
Offense
QB Russell Wilson, NC State (75)
RB Damien Berry, Miami (37)
RB Keith Payne, Virginia (30)
WR Conner Vernon, Duke (70)
WR Owen Spencer, NC State (41)
TE Dwayne Allen, Clemson (31)
OT Orlando Franklin, Miami (65)
OT Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech (39)
OG Jaymes Brooks, Virginia Tech (41)
OG Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech (35)
OG Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina (35)
C Ryan McMahon, Florida State (47)
K Will Snyderwine, Duke (38)
Spc. David Wilson, Virginia Tech (61)
Defense
DE Allen Bailey, Miami (51)
DE Steven Friday, Virginia Tech (42)
DT John Graves, Virginia Tech (46)
DT Joe Vellano, Maryland (33)
LB Bruce Carter, North Carolina (43)
LB Bruce Taylor, Virginia Tech (41)
LB Sean Spence, Miami (37)
CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida State (49)
CB Brandon Harris, Miami (45)
S Davon Morgan, Virginia Tech (48)
S Ray-Ray Armstrong, Miami (25)
P Brian Saunders, Virginia Tech (48)
FIRST TEAM
Offense
QB Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech (77)
RB Montel Harris, Boston College (122)
RB Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech (108)
WR Leonard Hankerson, Miami (118)
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland (96)
TE George Bryan, NC State (92)
OT Anthony Castonzo, Boston College (79)
OT Chris Hairston, Clemson (69)
OG Rodney Hudson, Florida State (116)
OG Brandon Washington, Miami (50)
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech (91)
K Chris Hazley, Virginia Tech (100)
Spc. Tony Logan, Maryland (69)
Defense
DE Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson (120)
DE Brandon Jenkins, Florida State (101)
DT Quinton Coples, North Carolina (101)
DT Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson (63)
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College (112)
LB Nate Irving, N.C. State (105)
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland (78)
CB Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech (112)
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia (57)
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson (99)
S Kenny Tate, Maryland (78)
P Matt Bosher, Miami
SECOND TEAM
Offense
QB Russell Wilson, NC State (75)
RB Damien Berry, Miami (37)
RB Keith Payne, Virginia (30)
WR Conner Vernon, Duke (70)
WR Owen Spencer, NC State (41)
TE Dwayne Allen, Clemson (31)
OT Orlando Franklin, Miami (65)
OT Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech (39)
OG Jaymes Brooks, Virginia Tech (41)
OG Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech (35)
OG Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina (35)
C Ryan McMahon, Florida State (47)
K Will Snyderwine, Duke (38)
Spc. David Wilson, Virginia Tech (61)
Defense
DE Allen Bailey, Miami (51)
DE Steven Friday, Virginia Tech (42)
DT John Graves, Virginia Tech (46)
DT Joe Vellano, Maryland (33)
LB Bruce Carter, North Carolina (43)
LB Bruce Taylor, Virginia Tech (41)
LB Sean Spence, Miami (37)
CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida State (49)
CB Brandon Harris, Miami (45)
S Davon Morgan, Virginia Tech (48)
S Ray-Ray Armstrong, Miami (25)
P Brian Saunders, Virginia Tech (48)
See you in Chapel Hill?
- As James Madison is on the brink of its first losing season since 2002, the Dukes' upset of Virginia Tech becomes even more stunning.
- Virginia Tech will present the Tar Heels with several different challenges.
- Wake Forest is hurting heading into its game at NC State.
- Miami kicker Matt Bosher isn't the guarantee he used to be.
- Hokies' running back Ryan Williams is smart enough to know his NFL stock has taken a hit.
- Virginia wide receivers coach Shawn Moore is starting to erase the doubts that this was the right job for him.
- What you see isn't necessarily what you get with Georgia Tech backup quarterback Tevin Washington.
- Miami is collecting more flags than the United Nations. Ha!
- NC State senior defensive end Michael Lemon won't be alone after all on senior day.
- Two FSU recruits have re-opened their recruiting process.
- Miami QB Jacory Harris will make the trip to Atlanta.
- Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien is eager for some redemption this weekend.
- Clemson is looking for its first road win of the season.
- BC is banged up heading into the Duke game.
UNC cornerback Mywan Jackson suffered a groin injury and won't be back, according to the Raleigh News & Observer, and safety Da'Norris Searcy was injured earlier and his status is still uncertain.
The Tar Heels have two freshmen corners in the game right now, which has allowed Miami to take advantage of their inexperience against their speedy receivers. Miami quarterback Jacory Harris is making use of all his receivers Saturday night -- not just favoring Leonard Hankerson -- and the Canes are up 19-10 after Matt Bosher missed an extra point.
The Tar Heels have two freshmen corners in the game right now, which has allowed Miami to take advantage of their inexperience against their speedy receivers. Miami quarterback Jacory Harris is making use of all his receivers Saturday night -- not just favoring Leonard Hankerson -- and the Canes are up 19-10 after Matt Bosher missed an extra point.
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Virginia Tech fans have happily been reminding me that I have only picked right on one of the Hokies’ games so far – East Carolina. They have proved me wrong with back-to-back conference wins. So I’ll give them a little credit this weekend against, ahem, Central Michigan. That being said, Virginia Tech was my only incorrect pick last week as I went 6-1. That brings the season total to 35-10 for a 77.7 winning percentage.
That might be reason to celebrate in, say, the Big East blogosphere, but not here in ACC country.
NC State 35, Boston College 14: BC’s defense is good enough to create a few turnovers and a short field, but is there any quarterback on the roster who can take advantage of it? Virginia Tech exposed some weaknesses in the Pack’s defense last weekend, but the Eagles have had trouble running the ball lately.
North Carolina 21, Clemson 17: The Tar Heels are starting to get some confidence despite their off-field “issues.” The coaching staff has done a good job stabilizing things on the field. Clemson’s offense has some problems to figure out after turning it over six times against Miami, and is about to see a similar defense. UNC’s backups have played well enough to start for some teams in the ACC.
Miami 27, Florida State 24: This should be another heart-stopper for both fan bases. Thanks to a swift kick from Matt Bosher, coach Randy Shannon will get the home win he needs. Christian Ponder is a great quarterback, but Miami will bring the heat, and the Noles don’t have the receiving corps Miami does.
Wake Forest 24, Navy 21: It’s a must-win situation for the Deacs to keep their bowl hopes alive, and the defense will benefit from having played a respectable game against a similar Georgia Tech offense last weekend. The retention will be there, but will the offense?
Georgia Tech 35, Virginia 21: Joshua Nesbitt will make the difference in the end, but the familiarity between the two staffs should keep this game interesting. Virginia didn’t quit at halftime last weekend against Florida State, and Mike London will have them prepared for his former boss’ 3-4 defense.
Virginia Tech 42, Central Michigan 7: This should be a name-your-score type of game, and one Ryan Williams doesn’t need to play in. It’s the start of a three-game stretch in Lane Stadium in which Virginia Tech should go 3-0.
Virginia Tech fans have happily been reminding me that I have only picked right on one of the Hokies’ games so far – East Carolina. They have proved me wrong with back-to-back conference wins. So I’ll give them a little credit this weekend against, ahem, Central Michigan. That being said, Virginia Tech was my only incorrect pick last week as I went 6-1. That brings the season total to 35-10 for a 77.7 winning percentage.
That might be reason to celebrate in, say, the Big East blogosphere, but not here in ACC country.
NC State 35, Boston College 14: BC’s defense is good enough to create a few turnovers and a short field, but is there any quarterback on the roster who can take advantage of it? Virginia Tech exposed some weaknesses in the Pack’s defense last weekend, but the Eagles have had trouble running the ball lately.
North Carolina 21, Clemson 17: The Tar Heels are starting to get some confidence despite their off-field “issues.” The coaching staff has done a good job stabilizing things on the field. Clemson’s offense has some problems to figure out after turning it over six times against Miami, and is about to see a similar defense. UNC’s backups have played well enough to start for some teams in the ACC.
Miami 27, Florida State 24: This should be another heart-stopper for both fan bases. Thanks to a swift kick from Matt Bosher, coach Randy Shannon will get the home win he needs. Christian Ponder is a great quarterback, but Miami will bring the heat, and the Noles don’t have the receiving corps Miami does.
Wake Forest 24, Navy 21: It’s a must-win situation for the Deacs to keep their bowl hopes alive, and the defense will benefit from having played a respectable game against a similar Georgia Tech offense last weekend. The retention will be there, but will the offense?
Georgia Tech 35, Virginia 21: Joshua Nesbitt will make the difference in the end, but the familiarity between the two staffs should keep this game interesting. Virginia didn’t quit at halftime last weekend against Florida State, and Mike London will have them prepared for his former boss’ 3-4 defense.
Virginia Tech 42, Central Michigan 7: This should be a name-your-score type of game, and one Ryan Williams doesn’t need to play in. It’s the start of a three-game stretch in Lane Stadium in which Virginia Tech should go 3-0.
It must be a bye week for BC if the Globe is writing about ACC field hockey. But no worries, it's game day!! ...
- No, wait, I take it back -- worry. Especially if you're a Virginia Tech fan.
- NC State linebacker Audie Cole has been impressive so far, and the coaches are hoping it's a sign of even better things to come.
- Duke's running game is finally, well, off and running.
- Wake Forest linebacker Joey Ehrmann is undersized, but it doesn't matter -- he can still read and run.
- The key for Clemson against Auburn? Play fast. Very fast.
- Make way for Miami kicker Matt Bosher, the hardest-working, baddest SOB on the roster.
- FSU cornerback Greg Reid is hoping his father can finally see him play on Saturday.
- UNC will have a defensive line coach after all.
- It's only been two weeks, but Georgia Tech is still looking for that playmaker to replace wide receiver Demaryius Thomas.
- Duke's Johnny Williams and Bryan Morgan are all-too familiar with the Alabama tradition.
- Almost everyone is counting out Duke against No. 1 Alabama. Except, of course, Duke.
- Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen's lack of a true rival is sort of like missing a dance partner. Could West Virginia be it? (Not unless Friedgen gets hired at Pitt ...)
Earlier this month I compiled a list of all of the ACC candidates who have been nominated for college football's major awards. A few more have since been released, so I figured it was time for an updated version. This one includes the Lou Groza Award, the Butkus Award, the John Mackey Award, and Doak Walker Award.
Here is the updated list:
BEDNARIK AWARD: Presented to the nation's most outstanding defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club.
Here is the updated list:
BEDNARIK AWARD: Presented to the nation's most outstanding defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club.
- Marvin Austin, North Carolina
- Allen Bailey, Miami
- Kendric Burney, North Carolina
- Ras-I Dowling, Virginia
- Brandon Harris, Miami
- Mark Herzlich, Boston College
- Luke Kuechly, Boston College
- Colin McCarthy, Miami
- DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
- Robert Quinn, North Carolina
- Alex Wujciak, Maryland
- Leonard Hankerson, Miami
- Marshall Williams, Wake Forest
- Jarvis Williams, NC State
- Donovan Varner, Duke
- Owen Spencer, NC State
- Torrey Smith, Maryland
- Bert Reed, Florida State
- Greg Little, North Carolina
- Bruce Carter, North Carolina
- Mark Herzlich, Boston College
- Nate Irving, NC State
- Luke Kuechly, Boston College
- Colin McCarthy, Miami
- Adrian Moten, Maryland
- Kevin Reddick, North Carolina
- Sean Spence, Miami
- Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
- Alex Wujciak, Maryland
- Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech
- Darren Evans, Virginia Tech
- Montel Harris, Boston College
- Da'Rel Scott, Maryland
- Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
- Casey Barth, North Carolina
- Matt Bosher, Miami
- Dustin Hopkins, Florida State
- Robert Randolph, Virginia
- Will Snyderwine, Duke
- Dwayne Allen, Clemson
- George Bryan, NC State
- Brett Huffman, Duke
- Zack Pianalto, North Carolina
- Anthony Allen, Georgia Tech
- Jacory Harris, Miami
- Montel Harris, Boston College
- Joshua Nesbitt, Georgia Tech
- Kyle Parker, Clemson
- Christian Ponder, Florida State
- Da'Rel Scott, Maryland
- Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech
- Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
- Russell Wilson, NC State
- Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
- Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
- Marvin Austin, North Carolina
- Allen Bailey, Miami
- Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson
- Bruce Carter, North Carolina
- Ras-I Dowling, Virginia
- Brandon Harris, Miami
- Mark Herzlich, Boston College
- Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
- Luke Kuechly, Boston College
- DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
- Robert Quinn, North Carolina
- Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
- Alex Wujciak, Maryland
- Jacory Harris, Miami
- Joshua Nesbitt, Georgia Tech
- Christian Ponder, Florida State
- Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech
- Russell Wilson, NC State
- Marvin Austin, North Carolina
- Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech
- Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
- Thomas Claiborne, Boston College
- Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech
- Marcus Forston, Miami
- Orlando Franklin, Miami
- Rodney Hudson, Florida State
- Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
- Ryan McMahon, Florida State
- Alan Pelc, North Carolina
- Kendrick Burney, North Carolina
- Rashad Carmichael, Virginia Tech
- Ras-I Dowling, Virginia
- Brandon Harris, Miami
- DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
- Deunta Williams, North Carolina
ACC candidates for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
August, 24, 2010
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Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
The ACC has five players among the 30 candidates for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence -- community, classroom, character and competition. The following five players make strong cases in each area:
- Sean Bedford, center, Georgia Tech
- Matt Bosher, kicker, Miami
- Anthony Castonzo, offensive tackle, Boston College
- Ras-I Dowling, cornerback, Virginia
- Christian Ponder, quarterback, Florida State
Preseason all-conference team announced
July, 28, 2010
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Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
The ACC released the 2010 preseason all-conference team, as voted on by 52 members of the media at the conference media days in Greensboro, N.C. UNC led all schools with five players selected, followed by Boston College with four players.
Clemson safety DeAndre McDaniel got the most votes, being named on 48 of the 52 ballots, while North Carolina defensive end Robert Quinn (47 votes) and Virginia Tech tailback Ryan Williams (45) were the next highest. Virginia and Wake Forest were the only two schools not represented here.
Offense
WR Donovan Varner, Duke
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland
TE George Bryan, NC State
T Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
T Chris Hairston, Clemson
G Rodney Hudson, Florida State
G Thomas Claiborne, Boston College
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech
QB Christian Ponder, Florida State
RB Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
RB Montel Harris, Boston College
Defense
DE Robert Quinn, North Carolina
DE Allen Bailey, Miami
DT Marvin Austin, North Carolina
DT Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland
LB Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
CB Kendric Burney, North Carolina
CB Brandon Harris, Miami
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
S Deunta Williams, North Carolina
Specialists
PK Matt Bosher, Miami
P Matt Bosher, Miami
SP Torrey Smith, Maryland
Clemson safety DeAndre McDaniel got the most votes, being named on 48 of the 52 ballots, while North Carolina defensive end Robert Quinn (47 votes) and Virginia Tech tailback Ryan Williams (45) were the next highest. Virginia and Wake Forest were the only two schools not represented here.
Offense
WR Donovan Varner, Duke
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland
TE George Bryan, NC State
T Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
T Chris Hairston, Clemson
G Rodney Hudson, Florida State
G Thomas Claiborne, Boston College
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech
QB Christian Ponder, Florida State
RB Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
RB Montel Harris, Boston College
Defense
DE Robert Quinn, North Carolina
DE Allen Bailey, Miami
DT Marvin Austin, North Carolina
DT Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland
LB Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
CB Kendric Burney, North Carolina
CB Brandon Harris, Miami
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
S Deunta Williams, North Carolina
Specialists
PK Matt Bosher, Miami
P Matt Bosher, Miami
SP Torrey Smith, Maryland
Greensboro, N.C. -- Hello from the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C., site of the ACC Football Kickoff -- a.k.a. media days.
Just ran into UNC quarterback T.J. Yates in the lobby and Wake Forest center Russell Nenon. The players are all milling about, as they are the first up for interviews. Here's what today's schedule looks like:
12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. -- Commissioner John Swofford football forum
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. -- Player interviews
I'll have news and notes throughout the day, some videos, and Tweets. You can follow me at ESPN_ACC.
Just ran into UNC quarterback T.J. Yates in the lobby and Wake Forest center Russell Nenon. The players are all milling about, as they are the first up for interviews. Here's what today's schedule looks like:
12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. -- Commissioner John Swofford football forum
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. -- Player interviews
- Miami (DE Allen Bailey/K Matt Bosher)
- North Carolina (DE Robert Quinn/QB T.J. Yates)
- NC State (LB Nate Irving/WR Owen Spencer)
- Virginia (CB Ras-I Dowling/QB Marc Verica)
- Virginia Tech (DT John Graves/QB Tyrod Taylor)
- Wake Forest (RB Josh Adams, C Russell Nenon)
- Boston College (OT Anthony Castonzo/LB Mark Herzlich)
- Clemson (OT Chris Hairston/S DeAndre McDaniel)
- Duke (C Bryan Morgan/CB Chris Rwabukamba)
- Florida State (DT Everett Dawkins/QB Christian Ponder)
- Georgia Tech (A-Back Roddy Jones/DE Jason Peters)
- Maryland (WR Torrey Smith/LB Alex Wujciak)
I'll have news and notes throughout the day, some videos, and Tweets. You can follow me at ESPN_ACC.
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.
