18-game schedule in ACC basketball?
posted by LW, Monday, May 11, 2009
More details from Ken Tysiac in the News & Observer, but I don't think this happens because the coaches won't let it happen.
But if it did happen -- and the earliest it would happen is 2011-12 -- you might as well forget about watching many compelling non-conference matchups. Because the ACC's coaches, convinced that two extra ACC games would make their schedules demonstrably more difficult, would make up for it by scheduling many more out-of-conference patsies.
The ACC already fouled up a good thing by wiping out the round-robin schedule that worked so well before expansion. They need to leave the current format alone.
Here's a piece that examines the ACC's ritzy meetings in the midst of the economic plummet.
It might not look good from an appearance standpoint. But if the ACC is willing to pay for it, who the heck cares? There's no reason for the conference to pretend it's not still flush with cash.
Last time I checked, the ACC was still loaded. And it didn't come from taxpayer dollars ... or stimulus money.
A bit more on the ACC meetings here.
Bobby Bowden continues to complain about the victories the NCAA says he'll lose as a result of academic fraud perpetuated under his watch.
Might be wise for Mr. Bowden to hush and take his medicine. Some of the NCAA's other penalties could've been a lot worse.
In the Washington Post, Ralph Friedgen shares some insight into his successful weight-loss plan.
Here's an update on Myron Role and his remarkable juggling act.
Travis Sawchik of The Post and Courier adds some historical perspective to Clemson's current QB race. He has two words for those who are already crowning Kyle Parker the starter:
Homer Jordan.
I guess, though, there's also some history that dictates spring practice can also be a fairly reliable predictor. Two springs ago, Cullen Harper grabbed the starting job by the throat ... and went on to throw 27 touchdowns and set all kinds of records in 2007.
I do give KP the edge, but I agree this race is far from over.
Here's a review of Clemson's spring from the ACC Sports Journal.
And a 2009 overview of Boston College.
Disappointing loss yesterday for the baseball team.
That's two finales in a row this bunch has not managed to close the deal against inferior competition.
And that undoubtedly hurts the Tigers' chances of playing host to an NCAA Regional.
Luke Winn of SI.com presents his college basketball power rankings, and Clemson gets a mention in his "on the cusp" category.
LW
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The annual ACC spring meetings begin today at a plush resort in Amelia island, Fla. -- must be nice, in these dire economic times -- and the most prominent item up for discussion is expanding the men's basketball schedule to 18 games.
More details from Ken Tysiac in the News & Observer, but I don't think this happens because the coaches won't let it happen.
But if it did happen -- and the earliest it would happen is 2011-12 -- you might as well forget about watching many compelling non-conference matchups. Because the ACC's coaches, convinced that two extra ACC games would make their schedules demonstrably more difficult, would make up for it by scheduling many more out-of-conference patsies.
The ACC already fouled up a good thing by wiping out the round-robin schedule that worked so well before expansion. They need to leave the current format alone.
Here's a piece that examines the ACC's ritzy meetings in the midst of the economic plummet.
It might not look good from an appearance standpoint. But if the ACC is willing to pay for it, who the heck cares? There's no reason for the conference to pretend it's not still flush with cash.
Last time I checked, the ACC was still loaded. And it didn't come from taxpayer dollars ... or stimulus money.
A bit more on the ACC meetings here.
Bobby Bowden continues to complain about the victories the NCAA says he'll lose as a result of academic fraud perpetuated under his watch.
Might be wise for Mr. Bowden to hush and take his medicine. Some of the NCAA's other penalties could've been a lot worse.
In the Washington Post, Ralph Friedgen shares some insight into his successful weight-loss plan.
Here's an update on Myron Role and his remarkable juggling act.
Travis Sawchik of The Post and Courier adds some historical perspective to Clemson's current QB race. He has two words for those who are already crowning Kyle Parker the starter:
Homer Jordan.
I guess, though, there's also some history that dictates spring practice can also be a fairly reliable predictor. Two springs ago, Cullen Harper grabbed the starting job by the throat ... and went on to throw 27 touchdowns and set all kinds of records in 2007.
I do give KP the edge, but I agree this race is far from over.
Here's a review of Clemson's spring from the ACC Sports Journal.
And a 2009 overview of Boston College.
Disappointing loss yesterday for the baseball team.
That's two finales in a row this bunch has not managed to close the deal against inferior competition.
And that undoubtedly hurts the Tigers' chances of playing host to an NCAA Regional.
Luke Winn of SI.com presents his college basketball power rankings, and Clemson gets a mention in his "on the cusp" category.
LW
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