Looking Ahead: The 2009 ACC Basketball Recruiting Classes (Part 2)
Tomahawk Nation —
In the first part of this series, we looked at the recent additions to the top seven teams in the ACC based on last year's conference records. Despite significant departures, it appears that UNC has reloaded their potent offense with a number of tall talented players. Duke added size. Boston College didn't add anyone.
In the second part of the series, we will look at the remaining teams in the ACC. Despite having difficulty during the regular season, these teams did exceedingly well recruiting some of the top prospects in the nation. It looks like the ACC is in for another year of outstanding basketball.
In case you missed ...
2009 Georgia Bulldogs Opponent Preview: Who the Heck is Tennessee Tech?
Sports Page Atlanta —
If you’re like me, you look at the 2009 football schedule and the date that looms most ominously for you is November 7, when the Georgia Bulldogs will face both the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a rare Sanford Stadium double-header.
What’s that you say? It’s not Tennessee and Tech, it’s just Tennessee Tech? Well, who the heck is Tennessee Tech?
Fortunately, I happen to know the answer to that question. I have a friend, Lindsey, who attended both the University of Georgia and Tennessee Technological University, and I asked her to prepare a brief write-up about her ...
A First Look at Nos. 11 Through 25 on My Preseason BlogPoll Ballot
Sports Page Atlanta —
I’ve already given you a sneak preview of my top ten, so now, without further fanfare, let us pick up where we left off and run down the remainder of the rough draft of my preseason BlogPoll ballot, which is offered for your comments and critiques:
11. Oklahoma St. Cowboys: Yes, there’s been a bit of a backlash after all the offseason hype, and Mike Gundy’s crew will have ample opportunity to impress me on Labor Day weekend, but, in the meantime, OSU’s offense gets the Pokes to the cusp of the top ten, but the Cowboys’ defense keeps them on the outside looking in . . . for now.
12. Mississippi ...
Poll Dancing: Coaches Preseason Edition
Rakes Of Mallow —
***This is the first of what will hopefully become a recurring piece that tracks poll positions and points for all of ND's opponents in 2009.***
With the release of the first Coaches Poll of the season coinciding nicely with the start of fall practice for the Irish as well the anticipation of the upcoming season turning my Restless Leg Syndrome in full-blown Parkinsons, let's take a look at how some of those wacky coaches voted (click "USA TODAY" to reveal): ...
