Quote :

"seriously, why do you feel the need to copy/past entire articles, even though you post the link?"

I may be in the minority, but I actually appreciate it. It makes for a quick read and I don't have to load a news article page full of advertisements and auto-start videos that I don't want to watch. Not to mention my office filter doesn't allow a lot of sites. So, stillrolling, thank you.

[Edited on May 27, 2010 at 11:33 AM. Reason : .]


[Edited on May 27, 2010 at 12:08 PM. Reason : ]

5/27/2010 11:32:02 AM

^^ I prefer reading the pages posted in the thread, I assume some people like to go to the actual website. Its going to take an extra line to put the source anyway. Why do you feel the need to take time out of your day to be a be a critical douche about it?



[Edited on May 27, 2010 at 11:42 AM. Reason : ^ Glad it is appreciated]

5/27/2010 11:35:11 AM

Id rather not have to go to another site to read it. But the link is helpful if I want to share it.

5/27/2010 11:45:45 AM

I also appreciate the posting of the article - thank you.

I thought the article was pretty accurate - our secondary is going to struggle, while our QB situation is pretty solid. The O line is questionable, and the RB's are untested for the most part. Though I was a little confused with this statement:

"The thing was, only one of the three picks was what knowledgeable observers would view as a quality play..."

I'm curious to know what it was about the other INT's that didn't qualify them as "quality" plays. I wasn't at the game, but if this defense made 3 INT's against arguably the best and deepest receiving corps in the ACC, then hats off to them.

[Edited on May 27, 2010 at 11:59 AM. Reason : ]

5/27/2010 11:59:21 AM

"Good reading material I found on College Football news.com"....


The ACC might have the best collection of quarterbacks in the country with runners like Georgia Tech's Josh Nesbitt and Virginia Tech's Tyrod Taylor, to playmakers like NC State's Russell Wilson and Florida State's Christian Ponder. Check out the CFN Preview 2010 ranking of the ACC quarterbacks.


Preview 2010 - ACC

Ten Best Quarterbacks

- ACC Skill Position Rankings
Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Receivers | Tight Ends | Kickers

1. Russell Wilson, Jr. NC State
The Wolfpack didn’t have the services of junior Wilson in the spring, but all the program cares about is whether or not he’s available in the fall. One of the ACC’s premier quarterbacks, he’s also a talented second baseman, which has some concerned he might make baseball a full-time gig. That would hurt since he’s spent the last two seasons shredding defenses with his arm and legs. While only 5-11 and 201 pounds, he’s already in the top five in most school passing records. An accurate passer and overall terrific athlete, he carried the offense on his back, rushing for 260 yards and four touchdowns, going 224-of-378 for 3,027 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 11 picks through the air. He is the franchise in Raleigh.

2. Christian Ponder, Jr. Florida State
Ponder was enjoying a tremendous second season as a starter when an injury to his throwing shoulder sidelined him in the ninth game. Now he enters 2010 looking to pick up where he left off. The 6-3, 217-pound future NFL Draft choice wound up completing 227-of-330 passes for 2,717 yards, 14 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, adding 179 yards and two scores on the ground. He looked fantastic in the spring, showing up in great shape, throwing with extra zip on his passes, and moving very well outside the pocket. Best of all, he’s a terrific leader for this offense and a player on the verge of introducing himself to the entire nation.

3. Josh Nesbitt, Sr. Georgia Tech
After two seasons of running the spread option, 6-1, 218-pound Nesbitt is set to contend for honors beyond just the ACC. The league’s first-team sll-star quarterback, he ran for 1,037 yards and 18 touchdowns on 279 carries, while going 75-of-162 for 1,701 yards, 10 touchdowns and five picks through the air. A tough and physical runner, he has a knack for bouncing off tacklers and is constantly getting better with his pitches and decision-making. More of a big-play passer than an accurate one, he might not be the same threat through the air now that WR Demaryius Thomas has left school.

4. Tyrod Taylor, Sr. Virginia Tech
A veteran of 28 career starts, the 6-1, 217-pound Taylor is back for one final season and an opportunity to win a third ACC championship. He made his biggest strides toward becoming a complete quarterback last season, going 136-of-243 for 2,311 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions to lead the league and rank No. 13 nationally in passing efficiency. Consistent with his exceptional athletic ability, he also added 370 yards and five scores on the ground. More than ever before, he has a total grasp of the offense and has emerged as a dangerous deep-ball thrower, sliding in the pocket rather than bolting from it and averaging 17 yards a completion.

5. Jacory Harris, Jr. Miami
Harris is more than just important. He might be the most pivotal Hurricane player in a decade. Yes, he showed flashes of excellence in his first full year as a starter, but he was also maddeningly inconsistent, which has to change if Miami is going to win the ACC. He wound up going 242-of-406 for 3,352 yards, 24 touchdown passes, and a league-high 17 picks. A slender 6-4, 190-pounder, he has a great feel for the pocket and is one of the most poised players at the position late in games. However, if he can’t stop forcing passes into tight spaces and bird-dogging many throws, it’s going to have a negative impact on the entire program

6. Kyle Parker, Soph. Clemson
No one seems to mind that the 6-1, 200-pound sophomore is the most heralded two-sport star in school history...as long as football remains one of those pursuits. Also a gifted slugger for the Tiger baseball team, there are concerns that he could take up the sport on a full-time basis if the money is right. Time will tell, but for now, he’s the program’s best option under center, blending a cannon for an arm with excellent athleticism and feel for the pocket. Sure, he struggled at times with his reads and progressions, but also went 205-of-369 for 2,526 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 picks. Beyond the obvious physical gifts, he has certain special qualities inherent to all winning quarterbacks.

7. T.J. Yates, Sr. North Carolina
There isn’t a player or a position that’s more critical to Carolina’s 2010 fate than Yates … and it’s not even close. The program that hasn’t produced an All-ACC hurler since Chris Keldorf in 1996 is pinning its hopes on an inconsistent fourth-year starter, who’s thrown nearly as many career picks as touchdowns. The 6-3, 220-pounder regressed as a junior, going 214-of-355 for 2,136 yds, 14 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. However, it wasn’t all his fault. The receiving corps was brand new and the line play was spotty. He has the physical tools to finish strong, but needs to make sizable strides with his reads and overall decision-making.

8. Sean Renfree, Soph. Duke
David Cutcliffe’s highest priority in the offseason will be to replace Thaddeus Lewis, a two-time All-ACC selection and one of the best to ever play in Durham. It won’t happen overnight. It does, however, help immensely that the school has recruited the position so well recently. The early favorite is 6-3, 210-pound Renfree, who sat out the spring to recover from ACL surgery. As the backup a year ago, he saw action in five games, going 34-of-50 for 330 yards, four scores, and two picks. He throws a great ball and has the football IQ to become Cutcliffe’s next star pupil once he gets more reps.

9. Dave Shinskie, Soph. Boston College
For the first time in three years, Boston College begins a season with a returning starter behind center. That does not, however, mean everything is hunky-dory at the position. Shinskie played to predictably mixed results in his first season back in football after spending six years playing minor league baseball. He took a while to shake off the rust, finishing 149-of-288 for 2,049 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. The 6-4, 216-pounder has the edge in experience and the job for now, but the kids in the rear view mirror are determined to make sure that this is a tight competition throughout the summer.

10. Jamarr Robinson, Jr. Maryland
Now that long-time starter Chris Turner has exhausted his eligibility, the Terps are facing a battle at quarterback. Robinson is the favorite to come out on top. The backup a year ago, he made seven appearances and two starts, going 46-of-85 for 459 yard and two touchdowns, adding 229 yards on 53 carries. Easily the most athletic Maryland hurler in years, he can make plays with his feet, escape pressure, and give the offense more flexibility. While just 6-0 and 195 pounds, he also has enough arm strength to stretch the defense and connect downfield with his receivers.

5/27/2010 12:06:35 PM

100 days to go.

5/27/2010 12:09:01 PM

are they going to bother to start promoting Pack Football sometime soon because theyre getting behind on their marketing. they need to fill the stands and get some unique stands traditions asap.

5/27/2010 1:15:23 PM

what he said. ^

5/27/2010 1:18:40 PM

Wow, it warms my heart a little to see a news reporter NOT sucking UNC's little dick:

7. T.J. Yates, Sr. North Carolina
There isn’t a player or a position that’s more critical to Carolina’s 2010 fate than Yates … and it’s not even close. The program that hasn’t produced an All-ACC hurler since Chris Keldorf in 1996 is pinning its hopes on an inconsistent fourth-year starter, who’s thrown nearly as many career picks as touchdowns. The 6-3, 220-pounder regressed as a junior, going 214-of-355 for 2,136 yds, 14 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. However, it wasn’t all his fault. The receiving corps was brand new and the line play was spotty. He has the physical tools to finish strong, but needs to make sizable strides with his reads and overall decision-making.


gg, gg

5/27/2010 3:41:40 PM

Are they doing a deal where you can buy season tickets and not be in the WPC this year?

5/27/2010 9:32:15 PM

Yeah, Im def a fan of the Red/White packages they offered last season, I hope they keep that going!

5/28/2010 1:13:54 AM

I don't see the ticket office turning away someone that was offering to buy season tix who didn't happen to be a WPC member. Plus, I think anyone can just go online and order them off the gopack website.

5/28/2010 9:02:54 AM

^^^^Are you kidding? Ranking Yates as the 7th best qb is completely sucking UNCs dick. This is how it should have gone:

1. RW
2. Ponder
3. Nesbitt
4. Tyrod
5. Jacory
6. Glennon
7. Parker
8. Renfree
9. Shinskie
10. Marc Verica
11. Jamar Robinson
12. Skylar Jones
13. AJ Highsmith
14. Tevin Washington
15. TJ Yates/Renner

5/28/2010 12:49:37 PM

lol @ 6

5/28/2010 1:19:14 PM

95

5/31/2010 8:35:15 PM

Quote :

"NC State at UCF (Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m.) and NC State at East Carolina (Oct. 16, 12 p.m.) -- will be televised on CBSCS. "

ESPN ACC Blog

Not sure if this is old news or not (considering the source it very well could be)

6/3/2010 1:14:02 PM

oldddddddddddd

6/3/2010 1:29:23 PM

93

by the way, this is by far the lowest level of excitement for an upcoming Pack football season I have seen in a decade

6/3/2010 2:04:37 PM

only 6 home games. open with shit. usually shit the bed. beat UNC. get drunk. go to mediocre bowl.

its hard to get pumped every year when you're football program is as weak as we've been for a while...

at this point, i'm more excited to get drunk with my friends than the outcome of the games. thats always a WIN.

*with that said, i'll be at every game rooting for the best with all i have, but still...its reached a point where you realize its just a game that we often lose, and so i try to make the most of it by having as much fun as possible surrounding the game. but hell yea im pumped for football season.

i could get drunk by 10am on a saturday in the offseason, but it lacks the same spirit.

[Edited on June 3, 2010 at 2:15 PM. Reason : .]

6/3/2010 2:13:27 PM

^^Thats because we're all concentrating our efforts on maximum disappointment in basketball this year.

after seeing the D last year and not seeing much personnel upgrades, I'll have to actually see some improvement before I get too excited....Hopefully Nate's return gives us a spark.

[Edited on June 3, 2010 at 2:15 PM. Reason : .]

6/3/2010 2:15:16 PM

Quote :

"i could get drunk by 10am on a saturday in the offseason, but it lacks the same spirit."

6/3/2010 2:27:54 PM

Quote :

"go to mediocre bowl."

We ain't going to a bowl this year.

6/3/2010 2:30:15 PM

The assault and larceny charges against Sweezy have been dropped:
http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/2/974597.html

6/3/2010 8:30:13 PM

Game time for the Western Carolina game announced today: 6PM on ESPN3.com.

[Edited on June 4, 2010 at 12:09 AM. Reason : -]

6/4/2010 12:09:04 AM

Quote :

"We ain't going to a bowl this year."

so... no expectations means we'll have a good year for once.... right guys?

6/4/2010 12:11:26 AM

^^^ good news for Sweezy. Now we have to wait until next Friday to see what happens with him and his roommates for the marijuana charges.

I'm still not counting on him returning to the team even if the drug charges are dismissed as well. That's a lot of shit in an off-season for one player on a TOB team.

6/4/2010 9:46:02 AM

Who is starting for Wake this year now that faggot Skinner is gone?

6/4/2010 11:13:55 AM

I see the ESPN headline now:

Will TOB Risk Cutting Starters??

In a move that could very well be career ending Tom O'brian, coach of the NC State Wolfpack, cut several players including starters on his already weak definse for marajuana possession charges made last month. Speculations arise that red shirt Sophomore Russel Wislon will move from his second string position on the defense to first string to fill the gap. More bullshit, the next time ESPN pays me to make up an article.

~D Nice, ESPN columnist and Tar Heel enthusiast



(Parody post... I know there are lots of mistakes)

6/4/2010 2:50:05 PM

Quote :

"Game time for the Western Carolina game announced today: 6PM on ESPN3.com."

hey looked i guessed it, don't have to go in and change the damn countdown time

6/4/2010 2:59:57 PM

Oh boy, I can watch a website buffer and sometimes show clips from a blowout of Western...

Lindy's has us in the EAGLE BANK BOWL. Yay. Playing Marshall.

[Edited on June 4, 2010 at 3:51 PM. Reason : .]

6/4/2010 3:50:10 PM

i can't wait

6/4/2010 8:05:17 PM

89

6/7/2010 7:21:46 AM

87

Almost 86

6/9/2010 3:03:01 PM

Phil Steele ranked our schedule 14th toughest in the nation. That bodes well for the upcoming season.

6/9/2010 3:09:24 PM

Aaaand he ranked Carolina's?

6/9/2010 4:01:13 PM

I love Nate Irving:

Quote :

"To take his mind off the situation, Irving focused on doing other things that he enjoyed. He found himself spending a lot of time in front of the TV but he just didn’t watch football. "Animal Planet. Big Cat Diaries. I'm just fascinated by animals and how lions, cheetahs and jaguars hunt. It's intriguing to me.""

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/ncsu/story/7754347/

6/10/2010 8:36:31 AM

^^14

http://www.philsteele.com/Blogs/2010/June10/DBJune07.html

6/10/2010 8:59:32 AM

^ I think you meant to type 24 for UNC. Our schedule is ranked 14th.

I'm really surprised that we were ranked that high. Yeah, I know Cincinnati is a top 10 team last season. But we've got Western Carolina, UCF, and ECU on the schedule. And it's not like our conference schedule is devastating from a national viewpoint. It's shocking to me that Phil Steele ranks Kentucky, a SEC school, 67th toughest schedule. Just their conference schedule alone should have them in the top 25: UGA, S Car., Ole Miss, Miss St., Aub., UF, UT.

6/10/2010 10:24:18 AM

I did, my fault.

6/10/2010 10:37:21 AM

83

Almost 82

6/13/2010 2:15:25 PM

ESPN3 will be free for XBOX users
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101333-E3-2010-ESPN-and-Xbox-360-Get-Exclusive

6/14/2010 4:36:29 PM

I don't own a XBOX, but it looks like you have to have a GOLD membership, however much that is.

6/15/2010 9:04:00 AM

^^ not sure that is entirely true

i think that you have to qualify to view ESPN 3(60) -- (also, makes sense now that they changed the name, huh?)

since TWC isn't an approved provider to watch ESPN3, I think you wouldn't be able to use the ESPN for the xbox service. lame

6/15/2010 9:06:13 AM

^^It's less than $5 per month. "Gold" membership is pretty much required for any type of real online gaming via xbox.

^Dammit, I think you're right. I was really pumped about this, too. Sonofabitch. I just read a footnote on the xbox page:

Quote :

"ESPN on Xbox LIVE, providing great content from ESPN3.com & ESPN.com, is only available to Xbox LIVE Gold members. For access to ESPN3.com content, Gold members must receive their Internet connection from an affiliated broadband provider. See ESPN3.com for details."

6/15/2010 9:11:02 AM

so what's the deal with the four guys that got caught with pot?

6/15/2010 9:22:58 AM

well at least most of our games will be on TV. We've got at least two ESPN games and two or three CBS College Sports games already. Most of the conference games should get picked up locally by Raycom. I'll have to catch the W. Carolina game on the radio unless I find a ticket.

6/15/2010 9:24:18 AM

6/17/2010 9:22:29 PM

Quote :

"so what's the deal with the four guys that got caught with pot?"

Court date 7/09.

6/17/2010 9:26:57 PM

I made it on ESPN.com

http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/11965/accs-untouchable-rivalries-what-youre-saying

Heather is still an idiot though.

6/19/2010 4:29:08 PM

this discussion on PackPride about State moving to the SEC is fucking hysterical

6/20/2010 7:22:12 PM