Wednesday, October 29, 2008

FFM2M Podcast Week 10

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Last week we talked bowl picture and as you can see the weekly bowl predictions are already up on the website. Tonight we'll get into another massive ACC disappointment; the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. FFM2M will check out what has been the Deacon's problem as well as why the ACC has suddenly caught up to the once innovative Jim Grobe.

A recent Butch Davis and Clemson rumor has surfaced and its only right that we discuss the possible ramifications of this move and how the Heels can stop the Tigers' efforts.

For the main course we'll delve into the mid-season race for ACC Coach of the Year. There are seven legitimate candidates on the radar and each with a rightful claim to being the COTY. Instead of just predicting the ending FFM2M will bridge the gap, meaning:

We'll discuss who is the COTY up to this point in the ACC

AND

Who will finish with the most impressive resume to win the hardware in December.

As with every episode of Football, From Mass to Miami you'll find:

A recap of all the Week 9 action in the ACC
Complete breakdowns of the ACC Standings
Detailed rankings of offense, defense as well as overall units
The ACC Issues of the Week
A look ahead to Week 10's games including predictions

Be sure to tune in as your host lays off the Clemson Tigers but gets deep into the ACC. Click here to listen live.Can't listen live? Be sure to come back to Football From Mass To Miami to check out the show right here on our website.

The Official FFM2M ACC Bowl Predictions: Week 10

Last week in the ACC a lot of things were shaken up. The Hokies lost their once iron fisted grip over the league, the Heels took BC down a peg and both the Terps and Hoos solidified themselves as legitimate title contenders. With that being said the Coastal Division race is still as muddy as pond water while the Atlantic Division is speeding towards a November 22nd showdown between Ralph Friedgen and Bobby Bowden for supremacy.

So without further ado here are the Week 10 ACC Bowl Predictions:

Orange Bowl: Florida State

Bowden's boys have really turned heads. They physically beat down a Virginia Tech team last weekend and took over the lead dog position in the conference. Christian Ponder is truly emerging and the next GREAT FSU quarterback. Is it too early to fire up the CP for Heisman in 2010 campaign bus?

Peach Bowl: Georgia Tech

Paul Johnson is definitely a candidate for the ACC as well as National Coach of the year. He's got the Jackets playing some good football. Although they're currently second in the Coastal their losses to Virginia and Virginia Tech should be righted with the tough remaining schedules both Commonwealth schools have to play to get to Tampa this season. The option attack of the Wreck has tough show downs against FSU and UNC in back to back weeks but if they can split these games they will be playing at home in December.

Gator Bowl: Maryland

The Terps have finally put back to back games together and the Fridge's boys are definitely starting to get with the program. Darrius Heyward-Bey is igniting with the aid of Chris Turner and the Turtles are locked into winning the Atlantic. Dates against UNC and FSU will make their road difficult but the Terrapins have one of the more talented and experienced teams on both sides of the ball.

Champs Sports Bowl: Virginia

Some may argue that the Hoos have shot their wad already but with games against depleted Wake Forest and Clemson units before their finale against the Hokies the Cavaliers schedule is doable. The fact that they hold a tie breaker over the Tar Heels gives them the edge in reaching this fourth place bowl game and Al Groh saves his job from the fire; again.

Here's the rest of the ACC Bowl Picture:

Meineke Car Care Bowl: North Carolina

Charlotte loves the Heels and in Butch's second year reaching this fan friendly bowl won't be a disappointment.

Emerald Bowl: Boston College

A jaunt to San Francisco will be what Coach Jagz and his squad get as they limp down the home stretch with games against Notre Dame, Florida State and Maryland.

Music City Bowl: Virginia Tech

Hopefully Tyrod Taylor and Sean Glennon can get healthy, otherwise this game my be a stretch for the Hokies.

Humanitarian Bowl: Wake Forest

The Deacons magic appears to have expired and they'll be lucky to get out to Boise before all the wind leaves Jim Grobe's sails.

Eagle Bank Bowl: Miami

The last ACC team in should be the 'Canes, beating out Clemson, Duke and the Wolfpack for this trip to our nations capitol.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

The ACC Week 10 Television Schedule

As is evident by the weak ACC calendar this week television coverage is being held to the minimum. Three of the four ACC games this weekend will be televised, but on a positive note the big time regional game of #15 FSU at the Dodd to take on the Wreck gets a quality ABC squad. Apparently the ACC's battle of the private school brains; Duke @ Wake, is getting about as much burn as last week's Vandy and Duke match-up.

Saturday, November 1st

Miami@ Virginia (Raycom, Noon)- Steve Martin, Rick Walker, Mike Hogewood

15 Florida State @ Georgia Tech (ABC, 3:30pm)- Brad Nessler, Bob Griese, Paul Maguire, Stacey Dales

Clemson @ Boston College (ESPNU, 3:30pm)- Doug Bell, Charles Arbuckle, Melissa Knowles