This week on ACC Nation – The Podcast, Chris, Will and Jim warm up with Speedos, Sun Tan Lotion, Nitro Coffee Stout and, did someone mention snow?
In the mix for episode five, the NCAA Elite 8 becomes the fifty percent ACC Final Four. North Carolina goes forward as the favorite though Syracuse gets their props with a solid postseason run.
Chris says, “it’s a great week to be Orange”.
Numbers versus size. A comparison of mosquitoes. Yes, totally random, but highly educational.
A look at the players and strengths of Oklahoma and Villanova.
Syracuse women approaching the Final Four with style. Encouraging words on boosting attendance at women’s sporting events.
UConn and Syracuse final? Oregon State and Washington may have something to say about that matchup.
Coaching changes in the ACC. Brian Gregory out at Georgia Tech. Duke’s Jeff Capel and Boston Celtics’ Jay Larranaga in early running for the position. Jim has some background on Pitt’s new men’s basketball coach Kevin Stallings. The guys discuss the upsides/downsides of the hire. Dennis Wolff departs Virginia Tech and AD Whit Babcock grabs JMU’s Kenny Brooks. Some amazing stats tied to Brooks.
Will looks at the nail biting ACC lacrosse action from the weekend which may foretell NCAA Championship play.
Jim with a look at the NCAA Fencing Championship. Notre Dame and Duke with Top 10 team finishes for the conference.
NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship action saw NC State with great team and individual performances. A number of conference teams in the spotlight.
ACC Baseball has eight teams in the Top 25 poll. Miami leads the pack placing as high as #2 in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll with four first place votes. Chris points out that Clemson’s Beer is anything but lukewarm. Will shares some additional stats that indicate the conference may have another shot at the CWS Championship again this year.
Chris talks about Boston College hockey in the Frozen Four in Tampa.
Will disses on Twitterverse trolls who immediately upon Virginia’s loss called for Tony Bennett’s job. Jim calls it like he sees it.
Come inside and join us for this week’s show.
Music: “Green Light” by Jahzzar