I was able to take the afternoon off after 4 exhausting days of intense meetings. Great to take a chill, relax, play some Wii with my daughter, and post on the blog.
I thought I'd give everyone my predictions for 2008-09. Please feel to debate because I'm in no way an ACC expert.
Starting from bottom to top:
(12) Virginia. Where are you, Sean Singletary? Could Dave Leitao be on the hot seat?
(11) Georgia Tech. I've never been impressed with their defense, and their offense is even more suspect. Is Paul Hewitt on the hot seat? I keep on thinking of the phrase "What have you done for me lately?"
(10) NC State. I really like Sidney Lowe, and I think he's a great guy that really loves his alma mater. Great Coach? No, not yet. Sidney has 6 Freshmen on the roster to supplement Costner, Fells, McCauley, Horner, Ferguson, Degand, and Gonzales. Hopefully for the Pack they will settle on a solid point guard.
(9) Boston College. Probably the youngest team in the ACC with 3 Freshmen and 6 Sophomores on the roster. I expect the team to struggle for 1 more year.
(8) Florida State. Another young team that will struggle this season. Hopefully Reid won't cause any major injuries to his opposition this year.
(7) Maryland. Ever since Williams won the NCAA championship, there appears to be a funk over the program. Sure, they won the ACC tournament in 2004, but this program should be making the NCAA tournament every year.
(6) Virginia Tech. Ever since the Hokies have joined the ACC, Seth Greenberg's teams have overperformed. Seth's talent level may be the best since VT has joined the ACC.
(5) Clemson. Besides Carolina, I enjoy watching a Clemson game the best. Oliver Purnell incorporates a great team attitude with solid defense.
(4) Miami. A lot of talent coming back from their 2007-08 team. Expect another solid year from the Hurricanes.
(3) Wake Forest. A lot of James Johnson back. Expect a lot from this program with Dino fully in charge.
(2) Duke. Who did they lose from last year? Nelson? They have better players coming in the program this year. Great team, albeit a bit weak in the paint. Zoubek has yet to earn the respect of opposing Centers.
(1) UNC. Besides Q, the entire team will be back from last year, plus a healthy Bobby Frasor and 3 incredible Freshmen. I fully expect this team, barring injuries, chemistry problems, and a complete meltdown in the tournament, to make it back to the Final Four.
Please, feel free to give me your picks for the ACC!
All of you tarhole fans are all alike. The only thing you want to do is display your cardigan sweater on you chest with your monogram.
ReplyDeleteYou've already discounted NC State like we are some sort of hick college. NC State has much to be proud of, but you don't care one iota.
Better hope your bus has a flat before you go to the RBC Center!
Wolfie,
ReplyDeletePlease feel free to comment on whatever I blog--I respect your right to express your opinion.
I'm not sure what you mean that i've "already discounted NC State like we are some sort of hick college". I went back and looked at what I blogged, and I can only think of 2 things that bothered you:
(a) ranked NC State 10th
(b) stated that I did not believe Sidney Lowe was a great coach.
Neither comment had anything to do with labeling NC State as a "hick college". Actually, I do not have an opinion about NC State's academics since I've never attended class at NC State. The only thing I'll comment in regards to NC State is their athletic programs. If you wish to infer that I'm writing "in code" to insult NC State, please go right ahead.
I have attended classes at NC State, and the professors are really good ---- if you speak a far east language.
ReplyDeleteNC State is a hick college - why do you think the tailgating is so much better at their games? Yuppies don't know how to tailgate. But that has nothing to do with the fact that they have a third-rate basketball program. I mean when was the last time the won anything at all? I'll wait while you research it.
NC State has a fine tradition of basketball, football, and baseball. We've not been as successful as the "crying blue" of Chapel Hill because we've implemented academic standards.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on going to NC State. I'm sure you are a better person because of it!
Well, I now know how to milk a cow and grow weed, I learned both at Moo U. So yes - I am a better person. Academic standards? Ever heard of Washburn? Shackleford? Sidney Lowe? The entire football team? NC State is at or near the bottom of the ACC in graduation rates. They have no academic standards unless you are a non-athlete.
ReplyDeleteWolfie, go tailgate in the cow pastures for the next home loss and bring your bullet-proof vest in case those "academics" get mad and start shooting people.
Peace!