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ACC mailblog: GT/Miami rewind

Heather Dinich, ACC

...a few years ago when Clemson dismantled a strong GT team on "Game Day" TV (holding Calvin Johnson without a catch) and then promptly got distroyed by VT the next Thursday. Given that Clemson...

Blog | September 18, 2009

Will the ACC make the BCS leap?

Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com

The ACC is chock-full of talent. Will this be the year the conference fields a BCS contender?

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Georgia Tech's Thomas becoming a solid option

Heather Dinich, ACC

...longer. Those within the program say he's Tech's most talented receiver since Calvin Johnson. Thomas said he needs to improve his concentration and be more aggressive after catching the ball...

Blog | March 09, 2009

The Mt. Rushmore of Georgia Tech football

Heather Dinich, ACC

...athletic director Dan Radakovich weighed in on this one. (He was a fan of Bobby Dodd, Calvin Johnson, John Heisman and Bobby Ross). Jeff in Villa Rica, Ga., agreed: For the Mt. Rushmore I...

Blog | February 19, 2009

Let's talk specifics about Big 12's NFL Draft prospects

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...quote was what Rang had to say about Crabtree, calling him "a freak, like Detroit's Calvin Johnson. His hands are absolutely amazing." The conference's two best defensive players, Rang told Martin, are...

Blog | October 23, 2008

Friday mini-mailbag

Brian Bennett, Big East

Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett As I make my way to Tobacco Road today, it's time to answer a few more reader queries: Prathista from Storrs writes...

Blog | October 03, 2008

NC State, the ACC and the NFL Draft: Part II

Heather Dinich, ACC

...RB 2 1940 Philadelphia Eagles Florida State Andre Wadsworth, DE 3 1998 Phoenix Cardinals Georgia Tech Calvin Johnson, WR 2 2007 Detroit Lions Maryand Randy White, DE 2 1975 Dallas Cowboys Miami Vinny Testaverde...

Blog | August 13, 2008

Most clutch ACC players: Historical edition

Heather Dinich, ACC

...percent (27-of-32) and led the nation with an average of 2.23 per game. Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech -- The No. 1 draft pick finished with 178 career receptions for 2,927...

Blog | August 01, 2008

UNC wideout Nicks to enter draft

Heather Dinich, ESPN.com

North Carolina receiver Hakeem Nicks has decided to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft, the school announced Monday.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Film room secrets of WRs Crabtree and Bryant

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay breaks down the film and examines the games of standout wide receivers Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech and Dez Bryant of Oklahoma State.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Team preview: Miami

Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook

The Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook previews the 2008 Miami Hurricanes, exclusively on Insider.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

ACC Roundup: Changing coaches, weight and schemes

Heather Dinich, ESPN.com

Shell Game Considering former Maryland assistant James Franklin recruited a significant amount of the top playmakers on the Terps' roster, it was only...

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McFadden shows why he's No. 1; RBs and WRs show speed

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay has the buzz from Day 4 of the NFL combine, including Darren McFadden solidifying his No. 1 overall ranking and impressive speed from the skill positions.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 24, 2008

Prospects mulling whether to work out; Long sports impressive measurements

Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay has all the buzz from Day 1 at the NFL combine, including an impressive early showing by OT Jake Long and which players might skip combine workouts.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

Tebow takes Maxwell, O'Brien; McFadden wins Walker

ESPN.com news services

Tim Tebow of Florida won the Davey O'Brien Award on Thursday night as the nation's top quarterback, beating out Oregon's Dennis Dixon and Missouri's Chase Daniel.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2007