ACC: Sterling Lucas
2011 overall record: 8-5
2011 conference record: 4-4 (4th, Atlantic)
Returning starters
Offense: 7; defense: 7; kicker/punter: 2
Top returners
LT R.J. Mattes, LG Duran Christophe, RG Zach Allen, C Camden Wentz, QB Mike Glennon, RB James Washington, WR Tobais Palmer, DE Brian Slay, DE Art Norman, DE Darryl Cato-Bishop, CB C.J. Wilson, CB David Amerson, S Brandan Bishop, S Earl Wolff
Key losses
WR T.J. Graham, WR Jay Smith, TE George Bryan, RT Mikel Overgaard, DT Markus Kuhn, LB Terrell Manning, LB Audie Cole, LB D.J. Green
2011 statistical leaders (* returners)
Rushing: James Washington* (897 yards)
Passing: Mike Glennon* (3,054 yards)
Receiving: T.J. Graham (757 yards)
Tackles: Audie Cole (108)
Sacks: Audie Cole/Terrell Manning/Art Norman*/Darryl Cato-Bishop* (5.5)
Interceptions: David Amerson* (13)
Spring answers
1. Good luck passing against these DBs. All four starters are back, headed by the record-setting David Amerson, whose 13 picks last season were the most in ACC history. Amerson added another in the spring game. Playing keep-away won't be so easy for opposing quarterbacks, who also have to worry about corner C.J. Wilson, who has returned all three of his career picks for scores.
2. Mike Glennon ready to improve. It wasn't always easy playing in the shadow of Russell Wilson, but Glennon had a strong finish to the 2011 season and had the benefit (or is it horror?) of facing his own secondary this spring. Look for him to build off his 3,000-yard debut season.
3. Glennon's targets should be fine. Despite the loss of T.J. Graham, the Wolfpack figure to be OK at wide receiver. Tobais Palmer had five touchdowns last season and should lead a group that, like Glennon, had its work cut out for it this spring going up against a talented secondary.
Fall questions
1. How will the LBs fare? Graduations, early draft departures and suspensions have hurt the unit. Dontae Johnson is the only returner with extensive playing time, but that came at free safety, a position he left behind this spring. Fifth-year senior Sterling Lucas figures to enter camp as the starter in the middle.
2. How will Rodman Noel transition? The athletic Noel has moved from safety to outside linebacker, and a strong jump from him could provide a big boost to the young unit. Look for him to be used all over the field in a hybrid-like role for the Wolfpack.
3. Can Mustafa Greene emerge? Legal problems and injuries have hurt the running back, who would be returning to play behind an experienced offensive line if he can work his way back into playing time. Greene totaled 869 yards and six touchdowns during his true freshman campaign of 2010.
2011 conference record: 4-4 (4th, Atlantic)
Returning starters
Offense: 7; defense: 7; kicker/punter: 2
Top returners
LT R.J. Mattes, LG Duran Christophe, RG Zach Allen, C Camden Wentz, QB Mike Glennon, RB James Washington, WR Tobais Palmer, DE Brian Slay, DE Art Norman, DE Darryl Cato-Bishop, CB C.J. Wilson, CB David Amerson, S Brandan Bishop, S Earl Wolff
Key losses
WR T.J. Graham, WR Jay Smith, TE George Bryan, RT Mikel Overgaard, DT Markus Kuhn, LB Terrell Manning, LB Audie Cole, LB D.J. Green
2011 statistical leaders (* returners)
Rushing: James Washington* (897 yards)
Passing: Mike Glennon* (3,054 yards)
Receiving: T.J. Graham (757 yards)
Tackles: Audie Cole (108)
Sacks: Audie Cole/Terrell Manning/Art Norman*/Darryl Cato-Bishop* (5.5)
Interceptions: David Amerson* (13)
Spring answers
1. Good luck passing against these DBs. All four starters are back, headed by the record-setting David Amerson, whose 13 picks last season were the most in ACC history. Amerson added another in the spring game. Playing keep-away won't be so easy for opposing quarterbacks, who also have to worry about corner C.J. Wilson, who has returned all three of his career picks for scores.
2. Mike Glennon ready to improve. It wasn't always easy playing in the shadow of Russell Wilson, but Glennon had a strong finish to the 2011 season and had the benefit (or is it horror?) of facing his own secondary this spring. Look for him to build off his 3,000-yard debut season.
3. Glennon's targets should be fine. Despite the loss of T.J. Graham, the Wolfpack figure to be OK at wide receiver. Tobais Palmer had five touchdowns last season and should lead a group that, like Glennon, had its work cut out for it this spring going up against a talented secondary.
Fall questions
1. How will the LBs fare? Graduations, early draft departures and suspensions have hurt the unit. Dontae Johnson is the only returner with extensive playing time, but that came at free safety, a position he left behind this spring. Fifth-year senior Sterling Lucas figures to enter camp as the starter in the middle.
2. How will Rodman Noel transition? The athletic Noel has moved from safety to outside linebacker, and a strong jump from him could provide a big boost to the young unit. Look for him to be used all over the field in a hybrid-like role for the Wolfpack.
3. Can Mustafa Greene emerge? Legal problems and injuries have hurt the running back, who would be returning to play behind an experienced offensive line if he can work his way back into playing time. Greene totaled 869 yards and six touchdowns during his true freshman campaign of 2010.
Here are this week's injury reports from the schools that released them:
CLEMSON
Out
DE Joe Gore (knee)
LB Tony Steward (knee)
OT Philip Price (knee)
Questionable
WR Sammy Watkins (shoulder)
Probable
CB Darius Robinson (hamstring)
DUKE
Probable
WR Brandon Braxton (upper body)
OT Takoby Cofield (upper body)
CB Zach Greene (leg)
WR Conner Vernon (leg)
Questionable
LB Kelby Brown (leg)
WR Jamison Crowder (leg)
WR Tyree Watkins (leg)
Doubtful
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
LB C.J. France (upper body)
LB Kevin Rojas (lower body)
CB Johnny Williams (upper body)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
DE Jordan DeWalt-Ondijo (leg)
C Brian Moore (upper body)
Out for season
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
OT Kyle Hill (shoulder)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
Moses McCray (knee)
Out for season
Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
Chris Thompson (back)
GEORGIA TECH
Out
LB Morgan Carter
AB Orwin Smith
Out for season
S Fred Holton
DL Jimmie Kitchen
S Lance Richardson
MARYLAND
Out for season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
DB Makinton Dorleant
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
QB Danny O'Brien
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
LB Kenny Tate
Out
LB Alex Twine
Doubtful
OL Bennett Fulper
Probable
OL Max Garcia
RB Justus Pickett
RB Jeremiah Wilson
MIAMI
Probable
Marcus Robinson (upper extremity)
Out
Luther Robinson (lower extremity)
Rashawn Scott (upper extremity)
Jordan Futch (upper extremity)
Lee Chambers (upper extremity)
Davon Johnson (lower extremity)
Surgery/Out for season
Blake Ayles (upper extremity)
Ramon Buchanan (lower extremity)
Marcus Forston (lower extremity)
Erik Lichter (upper extremity)
Corey White (lower extremity)
NC STATE
Out for season
CB Jarvis Byrd, (knee)
FB Taylor Gentry (foot)
LB D.J. Green (foot)
HB Mustafa Greene (foot)
LB Sterling Lucas (knee)
DE Jeff Rieskamp (shoulder)
Questionable
DT Markus Kuhn (abdomen)
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
David Marrs (lower extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell (lower extremity)
Joseph Williams (lower extremity)
Questionable
Kyle McCartin (upper extremity)
Probable
Rodney McLeod (lower extremity)
Kevin Parks (lower extremity)
Colter Phillips (lower extremity)
WAKE FOREST
QUESTIONABLE
RB Josh Harris (hamstring)
OUT
DT John Gallagher (back)
OUT FOR THE YEAR
OT Dylan Heartsil (back)
CB Dominique Tate (knee)
LB Kyle Jarrett (hip)
WR Airyn Willis (shoulder)
CLEMSON
Out
DE Joe Gore (knee)
LB Tony Steward (knee)
OT Philip Price (knee)
Questionable
WR Sammy Watkins (shoulder)
Probable
CB Darius Robinson (hamstring)
DUKE
Probable
WR Brandon Braxton (upper body)
OT Takoby Cofield (upper body)
CB Zach Greene (leg)
WR Conner Vernon (leg)
Questionable
LB Kelby Brown (leg)
WR Jamison Crowder (leg)
WR Tyree Watkins (leg)
Doubtful
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
LB C.J. France (upper body)
LB Kevin Rojas (lower body)
CB Johnny Williams (upper body)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
DE Jordan DeWalt-Ondijo (leg)
C Brian Moore (upper body)
Out for season
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
OT Kyle Hill (shoulder)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
Moses McCray (knee)
Out for season
Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
Chris Thompson (back)
GEORGIA TECH
Out
LB Morgan Carter
AB Orwin Smith
Out for season
S Fred Holton
DL Jimmie Kitchen
S Lance Richardson
MARYLAND
Out for season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
DB Makinton Dorleant
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
QB Danny O'Brien
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
LB Kenny Tate
Out
LB Alex Twine
Doubtful
OL Bennett Fulper
Probable
OL Max Garcia
RB Justus Pickett
RB Jeremiah Wilson
MIAMI
Probable
Marcus Robinson (upper extremity)
Out
Luther Robinson (lower extremity)
Rashawn Scott (upper extremity)
Jordan Futch (upper extremity)
Lee Chambers (upper extremity)
Davon Johnson (lower extremity)
Surgery/Out for season
Blake Ayles (upper extremity)
Ramon Buchanan (lower extremity)
Marcus Forston (lower extremity)
Erik Lichter (upper extremity)
Corey White (lower extremity)
NC STATE
Out for season
CB Jarvis Byrd, (knee)
FB Taylor Gentry (foot)
LB D.J. Green (foot)
HB Mustafa Greene (foot)
LB Sterling Lucas (knee)
DE Jeff Rieskamp (shoulder)
Questionable
DT Markus Kuhn (abdomen)
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
David Marrs (lower extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell (lower extremity)
Joseph Williams (lower extremity)
Questionable
Kyle McCartin (upper extremity)
Probable
Rodney McLeod (lower extremity)
Kevin Parks (lower extremity)
Colter Phillips (lower extremity)
WAKE FOREST
QUESTIONABLE
RB Josh Harris (hamstring)
OUT
DT John Gallagher (back)
OUT FOR THE YEAR
OT Dylan Heartsil (back)
CB Dominique Tate (knee)
LB Kyle Jarrett (hip)
WR Airyn Willis (shoulder)
Here are your injury reports for the schools that reported them in Week 11:
BOSTON COLLEGE
Out
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DT Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
RB Montel Harris (knee)
DT Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (leg)
DB Jim Noel (ankle)
LN Nick Clancy (knee)
Questionable
DE Dan Williams (shoulder)
DB Spenser Rositano (leg)
Probable
RB Andre Williams (abdomen)
RB Tahj Kimble (head)
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Tony Steward, LB, Knee
Questionable
Spencer Benton, PK, shoulder
Will play
Andre Ellington, RB, ankle
DUKE
Probable
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
CB Zach Greene (leg)
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
Questionable
LB Kelby Brown (leg)
Doubtful
WR Jamison Crowder (leg)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
C Brian Moore (upper body)
Out for season
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Out for season
Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
Chris Thompson (back)
Probable
David Spurlock (knee)
Rashad Greene (ankle)
Bryan Stork (head)
MIAMI
Out
Luther Robinson-Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter-Upper Extremity
Rashawn Scott-Upper Extremity
Jordan Futch-Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for season
Marcus Forston-Lower Extremity
Ramon Buchanan-Lower Extremity
Corey White-Lower Extremity
Erik Lichter-Upper Extremity
Blake Ayles-Upper Extremity
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - Knee
D.J. Green, LB- Foot
Mustafa Greene, HB - Foot
Sterling Lucas, LB - Knee
Jeff Rieskamp, DE- Shoulder
Out for game
Taylor Gentry, FB - Foot
Jake Kahut, DE - Knee
Brandon Pittman, LB- Hamstring
Questionable
R.J. Mattes, OT - Ankle
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez, (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards, (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott, (medical)
Bobby Smith, (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith, (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder, (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell, (lower extremity)
W.J. Williams, (lower extremity)
Probable
Luke Bowanko (upper extremity)
Thompson Brown (medical)
Cam Johnson (lower extremity)
Rodney McLeod (lower extremity)
Colter Phillips (lower extremity)
Draquan Romero (lower extremity)
BOSTON COLLEGE
Out
WR Ifeanyi Momah (knee)
DB CJ Jones (knee)
DT Connor Wujciak (shoulder)
RB Montel Harris (knee)
DT Kaleb Ramsey (foot)
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (leg)
DB Jim Noel (ankle)
LN Nick Clancy (knee)
Questionable
DE Dan Williams (shoulder)
DB Spenser Rositano (leg)
Probable
RB Andre Williams (abdomen)
RB Tahj Kimble (head)
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Tony Steward, LB, Knee
Questionable
Spencer Benton, PK, shoulder
Will play
Andre Ellington, RB, ankle
DUKE
Probable
DE Justin Foxx (leg)
CB Zach Greene (leg)
CB Johnny Williams (leg)
Questionable
LB Kelby Brown (leg)
Doubtful
WR Jamison Crowder (leg)
Out
S Lee Butler (leg)
QB Brandon Connette (upper body)
C Brian Moore (upper body)
Out for season
TE Jack Farrell (leg)
DE Kenny Anunike (leg)
FLORIDA STATE
Out
Andrew Datko (shoulder)
Willie Haulstead (head)
Henry Orelus (head)
Darious Cummings (hand)
Out for season
Jacobbi McDaniel (ankle)
Chris Thompson (back)
Probable
David Spurlock (knee)
Rashad Greene (ankle)
Bryan Stork (head)
MIAMI
Out
Luther Robinson-Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter-Upper Extremity
Rashawn Scott-Upper Extremity
Jordan Futch-Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for season
Marcus Forston-Lower Extremity
Ramon Buchanan-Lower Extremity
Corey White-Lower Extremity
Erik Lichter-Upper Extremity
Blake Ayles-Upper Extremity
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - Knee
D.J. Green, LB- Foot
Mustafa Greene, HB - Foot
Sterling Lucas, LB - Knee
Jeff Rieskamp, DE- Shoulder
Out for game
Taylor Gentry, FB - Foot
Jake Kahut, DE - Knee
Brandon Pittman, LB- Hamstring
Questionable
R.J. Mattes, OT - Ankle
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez, (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards, (upper extremity)
E.J. Scott, (medical)
Bobby Smith, (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith, (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder, (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell, (lower extremity)
W.J. Williams, (lower extremity)
Probable
Luke Bowanko (upper extremity)
Thompson Brown (medical)
Cam Johnson (lower extremity)
Rodney McLeod (lower extremity)
Colter Phillips (lower extremity)
Draquan Romero (lower extremity)
Here are the injury reports from the schools that reported them this week:
DUKE
Probable
S Walt Canty (upper body)
S Matt Daniels (upper body)
CB Zach Greene (leg)
Questionable
DT Jamal Bruce (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)
MARYLAND
Out for season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
DB Makinton Dorleant
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
LB Kenny Tate
Out
DL Cody Blue
Doubtful
DL Justin Anderson
Questionable
DL Clarence Murphy
MIAMI
Probable
Jon Feliciano-Lower Extremity
Out
Luther Robinson-Lower Extremity
Shayon Green-Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter-Upper Extremity
Rashawn Scott-Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for season
Marcus Forston-Lower Extremity
Ramon Buchanan-Lower Extremity
Corey White-Lower Extremity
Erik Lichter-Upper Extremity
Blake Ayles-Upper Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
TJ Leifheit, OT Ankle
Matt Merletti, FS Knee
Norkeithus Otis, LB Thigh
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Reggie Wilkins, WR Ankle
Questionable
DJ Bunn, SS Knee
Mark McNeill, WR Hip
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd - Knee
Mustafa Greene - Foot
Sterling Lucas - Knee
Jeff Rieskamp - Shoulder
Out
Taylor Gentry - Foot
D.J. Green - Foot
Jake Kahut - Knee
Brandon Pittman - Leg
Questionable
Thomas Teal - Foot
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
Daquan Romero (lower extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell (lower extremity)
Joseph Williams (lower extremity)
Questionable
Cam Johnson (lower extremity)
Probable
Sean Cascarano (trunk)
Matt Conrath (lower extremity)
Kevin Parks (upper extremity)
DUKE
Probable
S Walt Canty (upper body)
S Matt Daniels (upper body)
CB Zach Greene (leg)
Questionable
DT Jamal Bruce (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)
MARYLAND
Out for season
WR Tyrek Cheeseboro
DB Makinton Dorleant
OL Andrew Gonnella
DB Avery Graham
LB Garrett Lederman
DB Matt Robinson
DL Isaiah Ross
TE Dave Stinebaugh
LB Kenny Tate
Out
DL Cody Blue
Doubtful
DL Justin Anderson
Questionable
DL Clarence Murphy
MIAMI
Probable
Jon Feliciano-Lower Extremity
Out
Luther Robinson-Lower Extremity
Shayon Green-Lower Extremity
Curtis Porter-Upper Extremity
Rashawn Scott-Upper Extremity
Surgery/Out for season
Marcus Forston-Lower Extremity
Ramon Buchanan-Lower Extremity
Corey White-Lower Extremity
Erik Lichter-Upper Extremity
Blake Ayles-Upper Extremity
NORTH CAROLINA
Out
Casey Barth, PK Thigh
TJ Leifheit, OT Ankle
Matt Merletti, FS Knee
Norkeithus Otis, LB Thigh
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Reggie Wilkins, WR Ankle
Questionable
DJ Bunn, SS Knee
Mark McNeill, WR Hip
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd - Knee
Mustafa Greene - Foot
Sterling Lucas - Knee
Jeff Rieskamp - Shoulder
Out
Taylor Gentry - Foot
D.J. Green - Foot
Jake Kahut - Knee
Brandon Pittman - Leg
Questionable
Thomas Teal - Foot
VIRGINIA
Out
Pablo Alvarez (upper extremity)
Charlie Richards (upper extremity)
Daquan Romero (lower extremity)
E.J. Scott (medical)
Bobby Smith (lower extremity)
Tyler Smith (lower extremity)
Matt Snyder (lower extremity)
Michael Terrell (lower extremity)
Joseph Williams (lower extremity)
Questionable
Cam Johnson (lower extremity)
Probable
Sean Cascarano (trunk)
Matt Conrath (lower extremity)
Kevin Parks (upper extremity)
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)
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 this week's injury reports from the schools that turned them in. Don't forget, schools don't have to report these for nonconference games:
Clemson
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Doubtful
Rashard Hall, Saf, knee
Will Play
Demont Buice, RB, foot
Corico Hawkins, LB, knee
Bashaud Breeland, DB, shoulder
Duke
RB Juwan Thompson (leg) – Probable
S Jordon Byas (foot) -- Questionable
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
RB Desmond Scott (leg) – OUT
RB Josh Snead (foot) – OUT
Florida State
Out
OG Henry Orelus (concussion)
WR Willie Haulstead (concussion)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
LB Holmes Onwukaife (shoulder)
OL Tre’ Jackson (knee)
Questionable
DT Anthony McCloud (knee)
SS Nick Moody (quad)
North Carolina
Out
Jabari Price, DB, Finger
Norkeithus Otis, LB Concussion
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Doubtful
Joshua Adams, WR Illness
Questionable
P.J. Clyburn, LB Foot
T.J. Leifheit, OL Ankle
Terry Shankle, DB Knee
NC State
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
Andrew Wallace, OG - knee
Logan Winkles, FB - knee
Questionable
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Virginia Tech
Out for Season
Kwamaine Battle (ACL)
Probable
Telvion Clark (ankle)
D.J. Coles (shoulder)
Theron Norman (shoulder)
Michael Via (knee)
Clemson
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Doubtful
Rashard Hall, Saf, knee
Will Play
Demont Buice, RB, foot
Corico Hawkins, LB, knee
Bashaud Breeland, DB, shoulder
Duke
RB Juwan Thompson (leg) – Probable
S Jordon Byas (foot) -- Questionable
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
RB Desmond Scott (leg) – OUT
RB Josh Snead (foot) – OUT
Florida State
Out
OG Henry Orelus (concussion)
WR Willie Haulstead (concussion)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
LB Holmes Onwukaife (shoulder)
OL Tre’ Jackson (knee)
Questionable
DT Anthony McCloud (knee)
SS Nick Moody (quad)
North Carolina
Out
Jabari Price, DB, Finger
Norkeithus Otis, LB Concussion
Devon Ramsay, FB Knee
Doubtful
Joshua Adams, WR Illness
Questionable
P.J. Clyburn, LB Foot
T.J. Leifheit, OL Ankle
Terry Shankle, DB Knee
NC State
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
Thomas Teal, DT - foot
Andrew Wallace, OG - knee
Logan Winkles, FB - knee
Questionable
Jeff Rieskamp, DE - shoulder
Virginia Tech
Out for Season
Kwamaine Battle (ACL)
Probable
Telvion Clark (ankle)
D.J. Coles (shoulder)
Theron Norman (shoulder)
Michael Via (knee)
Some schools throughout the ACC release their injury reports. Per ACC guidelines, they're optional for nonconference games. For those that do release them, I'll compile them for you in a post every Friday. Here's the rundown for Week 1:
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Demont Buice, RB, Foot
DUKE
Out
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
RB Josh Snead (foot) – OUT
FLORIDA STATE
Out
OG Henry Orelus (concussion)
WR Willie Haulstead (concussion)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
LS Chris Revell (wrist)
LB Holmes Onwukaife (shoulder)
MIAMI
Out for Season
Cory White – Knee
Out for Game
Blake Ayles
Shayon Green
Seantrel Henderson
Curtis Porter
Luther Robinson
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
Andrew Wallace, OG - knee
Logan Winkles, FB - knee
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for Season
Kwamaine Battle (ACL)
Out
Theron Norman (shoulder)
Michael Via (knee)
Mark Shuman (knee)
Probable
Eric Martin (shoulder)
CLEMSON
Out
Joe Gore, DE, Knee
Demont Buice, RB, Foot
DUKE
Out
C Brian Moore (arm) – OUT
RB Josh Snead (foot) – OUT
FLORIDA STATE
Out
OG Henry Orelus (concussion)
WR Willie Haulstead (concussion)
WR Josh Gehres (knee)
LS Chris Revell (wrist)
LB Holmes Onwukaife (shoulder)
MIAMI
Out for Season
Cory White – Knee
Out for Game
Blake Ayles
Shayon Green
Seantrel Henderson
Curtis Porter
Luther Robinson
NC STATE
Out for season
Jarvis Byrd, CB - knee
Sterling Lucas, LB - knee
Out
Mustafa Greene, HB - foot
J.R. Sweezy, DT - foot
Andrew Wallace, OG - knee
Logan Winkles, FB - knee
VIRGINIA TECH
Out for Season
Kwamaine Battle (ACL)
Out
Theron Norman (shoulder)
Michael Via (knee)
Mark Shuman (knee)
Probable
Eric Martin (shoulder)
ACC team position rankings: Linebackers
June, 29, 2011
6/29/11
5:00
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By
Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
You are going to argue about this. How do I know? Because I'm still arguing with myself over it ...
1. Boston College: Luke Kuechly is one of the best in the country, but he’s not alone. The Eagles also have Kevin Pierre-Louis, who ranked second nationally among all freshmen in tackles per game last season with 7.15 -- ninth in the ACC. It won’t be easy to replace Mark Herzlich, on or off the field, but Steele Divitto played in 11 games last season, and Nick Clancy and Will Thompson both saw time on the second team.
2. Florida State: The Noles had to replace two starters, including Kendall Smith, the team’s second-leading tackler, last season, and Mister Alexander, but the upcoming talent could be even better. Nigel Bradham led the team with 98 tackles and five pass breakups last season, and Christian Jones, Jeff Luc, Telvin Smith and Vince Williams will also be competing for playing time.
3. Miami: Sean Spence, who has 30 career starts, should be one of the best in the country, and Ramon Buchanon, another senior, also returns. The Canes have five other linebackers with experience in Kelvin Cain, who started seven games, Jordan Futch, who had a great spring and will see the field, Tyrone Cornelius, Shayon Green and C.J. Holton.
4. North Carolina: Kevin Reddick, who led the Tar Heels with 74 tackles last season, returns for his third season as starter. Zach Brown is also a returning starter with game-changing capabilities, and there is plenty of depth with Dion Guy, Darius Lipford, Ebele Okakpu and Herman Davidson. Junior college transfer Fabby Desir could also have an impact.
5. NC State: Audie Cole and Terrell Manning have combined for 39 career starts, and Cole fared well this spring moving to the middle to replace Nate Irving. With the return of Sterling Lucas, Dwayne Maddox and Colby Jackson, there is plenty of experience, but not quite as much depth as some other programs.
6. Georgia Tech: The Jackets return both starters in Steven Sylvester and Julian Burnett. There is no shortage of depth with Jeremy Attaochu, Quayshawn Nealey, Brandon Watts, Albert Rocker, Malcolm Munroe and Daniel Drummond.
7. Clemson: This group has a lot of potential, especially if true freshmen Tony Steward and Stephone Anthony make an immediate impact. There’s no question they’ll be given a chance, but the Tigers already have a good group with Corico Hawkins, Quandon Christian and Jonathan Willard.
8. Virginia Tech: It seems like this rotation has been in flux for a while now. The Hokies’ leading tackler returns in Bruce Taylor, Barquell Rivers had 96 tackles as a starter in 2009 but was injured last season, and there are several young players adding to the competition. Chase Williams, Tariq Edwards, Telvion Clark and Jack Tyler are only a few. Whip linebacker Jeron Gouveia-Winslow will have to earn his spot back over Alonzo Tweedy, Dominique Patterson and Nick Dew.
9. Maryland: The Terps were hit hard here with the losses of Alex Wujciak (381 career tackles) and Adrian Moten (14.5 career sacks). Demetrius Hartsfield returns with 20 career starts, and there are four lettermen returning including Darin Drakeford, Isaiah Ross, David Mackall and Bradley Johnson.
10. Wake Forest: Kyle Wilber’s move to outside linebacker will give this position a boost, as he led the Deacs with 14.5 tackles for loss and six sacks last season. His backup is Gelo Orange (22 tackles). The Deacs also have Tristan Dorty, Joey Ehrmann, Mike Olsen, Scott Betros, Riley Haynes and Justin Jackson.
11. Virginia: Starters LaRoy Reynolds and Ausar Walcott both return, but neither has started more than 11 career games. Junior Steve Greer has prior starting experience but played mainly as a reserve last season. Adam Taliaferro, Conner McCartin, Tucker Windle and LoVante Battle are also in the mix for playing time.
12. Duke: Kelby Brown is the lone returning starter, but he’s a promising young player who led the nation last season as a freshman in fumbles recovered. He missed spring ball while recovering from a knee injury, but is expected to start with Tyree Glover or Kevin Rojas.
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Michael Tureski/Icon SMILuke Kuechly leads a deep group of Boston College linebackers.
Michael Tureski/Icon SMILuke Kuechly leads a deep group of Boston College linebackers.2. Florida State: The Noles had to replace two starters, including Kendall Smith, the team’s second-leading tackler, last season, and Mister Alexander, but the upcoming talent could be even better. Nigel Bradham led the team with 98 tackles and five pass breakups last season, and Christian Jones, Jeff Luc, Telvin Smith and Vince Williams will also be competing for playing time.
3. Miami: Sean Spence, who has 30 career starts, should be one of the best in the country, and Ramon Buchanon, another senior, also returns. The Canes have five other linebackers with experience in Kelvin Cain, who started seven games, Jordan Futch, who had a great spring and will see the field, Tyrone Cornelius, Shayon Green and C.J. Holton.
4. North Carolina: Kevin Reddick, who led the Tar Heels with 74 tackles last season, returns for his third season as starter. Zach Brown is also a returning starter with game-changing capabilities, and there is plenty of depth with Dion Guy, Darius Lipford, Ebele Okakpu and Herman Davidson. Junior college transfer Fabby Desir could also have an impact.
5. NC State: Audie Cole and Terrell Manning have combined for 39 career starts, and Cole fared well this spring moving to the middle to replace Nate Irving. With the return of Sterling Lucas, Dwayne Maddox and Colby Jackson, there is plenty of experience, but not quite as much depth as some other programs.
6. Georgia Tech: The Jackets return both starters in Steven Sylvester and Julian Burnett. There is no shortage of depth with Jeremy Attaochu, Quayshawn Nealey, Brandon Watts, Albert Rocker, Malcolm Munroe and Daniel Drummond.
7. Clemson: This group has a lot of potential, especially if true freshmen Tony Steward and Stephone Anthony make an immediate impact. There’s no question they’ll be given a chance, but the Tigers already have a good group with Corico Hawkins, Quandon Christian and Jonathan Willard.
8. Virginia Tech: It seems like this rotation has been in flux for a while now. The Hokies’ leading tackler returns in Bruce Taylor, Barquell Rivers had 96 tackles as a starter in 2009 but was injured last season, and there are several young players adding to the competition. Chase Williams, Tariq Edwards, Telvion Clark and Jack Tyler are only a few. Whip linebacker Jeron Gouveia-Winslow will have to earn his spot back over Alonzo Tweedy, Dominique Patterson and Nick Dew.
9. Maryland: The Terps were hit hard here with the losses of Alex Wujciak (381 career tackles) and Adrian Moten (14.5 career sacks). Demetrius Hartsfield returns with 20 career starts, and there are four lettermen returning including Darin Drakeford, Isaiah Ross, David Mackall and Bradley Johnson.
10. Wake Forest: Kyle Wilber’s move to outside linebacker will give this position a boost, as he led the Deacs with 14.5 tackles for loss and six sacks last season. His backup is Gelo Orange (22 tackles). The Deacs also have Tristan Dorty, Joey Ehrmann, Mike Olsen, Scott Betros, Riley Haynes and Justin Jackson.
11. Virginia: Starters LaRoy Reynolds and Ausar Walcott both return, but neither has started more than 11 career games. Junior Steve Greer has prior starting experience but played mainly as a reserve last season. Adam Taliaferro, Conner McCartin, Tucker Windle and LoVante Battle are also in the mix for playing time.
12. Duke: Kelby Brown is the lone returning starter, but he’s a promising young player who led the nation last season as a freshman in fumbles recovered. He missed spring ball while recovering from a knee injury, but is expected to start with Tyree Glover or Kevin Rojas.
The following players have missed all of spring workouts:
Sylvester Crawford, DE -- knee
Andrew Wallace, OG -- knee
Logan Winkles, FB -- knee
The following players will miss the Kay Yow Spring Game, but will be back in time for fall camp:
Ryan Cheek, LB -- hip
A.J. Ferguson, DT -- knee
Mustafa Greene, FB -- foot (surgery scheduled)
Sterling Lucas, LB -- knee (surgery scheduled)
Sylvester Crawford, DE -- knee
Andrew Wallace, OG -- knee
Logan Winkles, FB -- knee
The following players will miss the Kay Yow Spring Game, but will be back in time for fall camp:
Ryan Cheek, LB -- hip
A.J. Ferguson, DT -- knee
Mustafa Greene, FB -- foot (surgery scheduled)
Sterling Lucas, LB -- knee (surgery scheduled)
Debbie Yow vs. Gary Williams or TOB vs. Butch Davis?
- Three Virginia players remain suspended despite the resolution of their legal issues.
- Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd will have some legitimate competition in the future.
- Miami coach Al Golden is winning over the fans, but will he win the games?
- NC State backup middle linebacker Sterling Lucas will miss the remainder of the spring after minor surgery.
- Can the Canes become as passionate as their new coach?
- Here are the stats from FSU's first scrimmage.
- How seriously should we be taking Miami's ever-changing depth charts?
- Maryland receiver Nigel King has yet to practice because of an NCAA clearinghouse issue.
NC State already familiar to life without Irving
July, 7, 2009
7/07/09
11:10
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By
Heather Dinich | ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich
When NC State's coaches first saw the pictures of linebacker Nate Irving's car following his recent accident, the general consensus was it's a blessing he's even alive.
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| It's unclear how much of a contribution linebacker Nate Irving will be able to make this season. |
Now that Irving is out of the hospital, and coaches are on vacation this week, the initial shock of it has been somewhat absorbed. When they get back, though, they'll have to do what they've grown all too accustomed to doing -- move on.
Irving's return hasn't been determined, but considering the severity of the one-car accident -- a fractured leg and a collapsed lung -- it would be hard to imagine he'll be back anytime soon. If it were up to Irving, he'd have been back on the field by now. He's hungry for the NFL, and returned for his redshirt junior season to better prepare himself for it. Irving was having a great summer and buying into the workouts, and poised for a breakout season.
But he might not have that chance now.
Irving would be tough to replace because he's more than just a hard hitter. He's also got a nose for the ball, and set a record for interceptions by a linebacker with four. He's got that God-given ability, which is something you can't just replace.
The good news for the Pack is that Irving's backup in 2008, Dwayne Maddox, played 308 snaps last year when Irving was injured. Irving injured his leg against East Carolina and then missed the next two games. He hurt his ankle just 16 snaps into the Florida State game and missed the following weekend at Maryland.
Maddox was the only true freshman to start on defense last year, and he did so four times. He didn't play in four of the last five games of the season when Irving was healthy and moved to strongside linebacker this spring. Terrell Manning, Sterling Lucas and Audi Cole will help give the position some depth. Without Irving, the linebackers will look a lot younger.
Possibly more of a concern is the experience in the secondary. With the transfer of Dominique Ellis, who could have been a potential starter at the boundary corner, the depth took a hit. If Javon Walker, who missed his second spring after sitting out 2008 with a knee injury, comes back strong at safety and they move Justin Byers around, it might help. The staff feels good about the talent, but experience remains a question.
The best-case scenario would probably be for Irving to make a comeback at some point in the season. If not, Maddox will have to take over, which he has proven capable of. Unfortunately for NC State, they've already had to handle this situation.
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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.
