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Take 2: Bowl ban or no bowl ban?
Heather DinichMiami has a big decision to make, and it has to make it quickly: self-impose another bowl ban or play to win the school's first ACC title since joining the league in 2004. What should the Canes do? Depends on who you ask, of course ... Andrea Adel...
Blog | November 06, 2012 -
Orwin Smith expects to play vs. FSU
Heather DinichGeorgia Tech A-Back Orwin Smith, who injured his right ankle in the Jackets' Nov. 17 win over Duke and was sidelined for Saturday's loss to Georgia, said he won't practice today, but he will return to practice on Tuesday and hopes to play in Saturday...
Blog | November 26, 2012 -
Friday Mailblog
Heather DinichHeading to College Park this weekend to see a true freshman linebacker play quarterback. Huh. Vegasnole in Las Vegas, Nevada, writes: If FSU wins the ACC are they locked in to the Orange Bowl VS the big east champs? If Clemson wins out and gets a ...
Blog | November 02, 2012 -
UNC hands Miami its first ACC loss
Heather DinichNorth Carolina has adjusted well to its role of spoiler. The ineligible Tar Heels can't win the Coastal Division. They can't play in the ACC championship game. But they sure can crash a party. North Carolina hung on to beat Miami 18-14 on Satur...
Blog | October 13, 2012 -
Instant analysis: Florida St. 49, Clemson 37
Heather DinichTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Here's a quick look back at Florida State's 49-37 win over Clemson in Doak Campbell Stadium: It was over when: Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd threw an interception to cornerback Nick Waisome with 8:41 left to play. Waisome, who...
Blog | September 22, 2012 -
ACC's lunchtime links
Heather DinichGaaaame day! Who ya got?? Georgia Tech knows if it loses to Virginia Tech tonight, it's out of the ACC race. Here are three keys for the Hokies to win. Who has the edge? Miami safety Ray-Ray Armstrong will not play Saturday against Florida ...
Blog | November 10, 2011 -
London: UVa not looking past Duke
Heather DinichWith three more wins, Virginia can clinch the Coastal Division title and play for the ACC championship in Charlotte. To say that would be a surprise in Mike London's second season would be an understatement. The fact that Virginia is bowl eligible...
Blog | November 10, 2011 -
Friday mailblog
Heather DinichVirginia Tech fans are aghast at the fact I picked the Hokies to lose this weekend. I told you, if they win, I'll give them the credit for it. GT in Atlanta writes: You sit up here and pick Clemson over VT this weekend and VT is at home, Plays bet...
Blog | September 30, 2011 -
Friday mailblog
Heather DinichStep into my office. It has moved to Florida for a few days. Dalton Railey in Camden, S.C., writes: Do you think Clemson will win the ACC this year? HD: Not if they continue to play the way they did in the first two games. Yeah, I know, they wo...
Blog | September 16, 2011 -
Atlantic Division impact game
Heather DinichACC fans won't have to wait long this fall for the game that will define the Atlantic Division race. On Sept. 24, Clemson hosts Florida State in the matchup that will reveal whether or not the Seminoles can play with the consistency needed to win the...
Blog | July 05, 2011 -
Friday mailblog
Heather DinichHappy Easter. Cody in Martinsville, VA writes: Heather, I feel as though UVA can win up to 8 games this year and be close in their loses; maybe except for FSU. If they can just have consistant play from any of the four Qbs, they will be fine becau...
Blog | April 22, 2011 -
Experience not necessarily an edge at UVA
Heather DinichVirginia coach Mike London said on Thursday's ACC spring teleconference that just because Michael Rocco and Ross Metheny have game experience doesn't mean they'll win the starting job this year. London said he won't hesitate to play true freshman ...
Blog | April 21, 2011 -
Expectations raised at Maryland
Heather DinichCOLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland had the ACC's Coach of the Year. It had the second-biggest turnaround in the FBS. And it was one win away from a chance to play in the Discover Orange Bowl. None of it helped Ralph Friedgen's job security. "I took ...
Blog | December 20, 2010 -
Final: Maryland 38, NC State 31
Heather DinichCOLLEGE PARK, Md. -- It was NC State's game to lose, and the Wolfpack lost it. With the Atlantic Division on the line, NC State failed to show up. With nothing but pride on the line, Maryland came to play and finally got its first marquee win of t...
Blog | November 27, 2010 -
Final: VT 37, Virginia 7
Heather DinichCongrats to Virginia Tech. With their convincing win over rival Virginia, the Hokies became the first ACC team to go undefeated in conference play since Florida State in 2000. It's a remarkable turnaround from the 0-2 start, and everyone within th...
Blog | November 27, 2010 -
Final: FSU 30, Maryland 16
Heather DinichCOLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Florida State did everything it could do by beating Maryland 30-16 on the road tonight, but it still needs NC State to lose again to win the Atlantic Division. NC State will play Maryland in the regular-season finale next week. ...
Blog | November 20, 2010