tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22872687286638330792024-02-20T18:38:11.469-08:00The Sports Crystal BallA sports prediction blogLocal Team Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065989093150920327noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287268728663833079.post-60431084669271401842008-06-12T16:48:00.000-07:002008-06-12T18:29:14.367-07:00ACC Preview and PredictionsThe ACC has been weak in football as of late. Traditional powers like Florida State and Miami have not been what they were over the last 20 years. They haven't had any success in BCS Bowls, having only one win (Florida State in the 2000 Sugar Bowl) since the series was created. However, it seems that every team in the conference is on a swing towards the better.<br /><br /><u>Standings<br /></u><em>Atlantic Division<br /></em>1. Clemson Tigers<br />2. Maryland Terrapins<br />3. Florida State Seminoles<br />4. Wake Forest Demon Deacons<br />5. Boston College Eagles<br />6. North Carolina State Wolfpack<br /><br /><em>Coastal Division<br /></em>1. Virginia Tech Hokies<br />2. Miami Hurricanes<br />3. North Carolina Tar Heels<br />4. Duke Blue Devils<br />5. Virginia Cavaliers<br />6. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets<br /><br />ACC Championship Game: Clemson over Virginia Tech<br /><br /><u>All-ACC Team</u><br />QB: Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />RB: James Davis, Clemson<br />RB: CJ Spiller, Clemson<br />WR: Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland<br />WR: Greg Carr, Florida State<br />TE: Anthony Hill, North Carolina State<br />OT: Eugene Monroe, Virginia<br />OT: Rodney Hudson, Florida State<br />OG: Sergio Render, Virginia Tech<br />OG: Orlando Franklin, Miami<br />C: Edwin Williams, Maryland<br /><br />DE: Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech<br />DE: Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson<br />DT: Vince Oghobaase, Duke<br />DT: Dorell Scott, Clemson<br />OLB: Brian Toal, Boston College<br />MLB: Derek Nicholson, Florida State<br />OLB: Clint Sintim, Virginia<br />CB: Victor Harris, Virginia Tech<br />CB: Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest<br />FS: Chris Clemons, Clemson<br />SS: Myrol Rolle, Florida State<br /><br />K: Sam Swank, Wake Forest<br />P: Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech<br />KR: Jabari Marshall, Duke<br />PR: Vic Hall, Virginia<br /><br /><u>Awards<br /></u>MVP: Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />Off. POY: James Davis, Clemson<br />Def. POY: Vince Oghobaase, Duke<br />Freshman POY: Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson<br /><br /><u>Unit Rankings<br /></u><em>QBs<br /></em>1. Clemson Tigers<br />2. Virginia Tech Hokies<br />3. Maryland Terrapins<br />4. Florida State Seminoles<br />5. Wake Forest Demon Deacons<br /><br /><em>RBs<br /></em>1. Clemson Tigers<br />2. Miami Hurricanes<br />3. Florida State Seminoles<br />4. North Carolina State Wolfpack<br />5. Wake Forest Demon Deacons<br /><br /><em>Receivers<br /></em>1. Florida State Seminoles<br />2. Clemson Tigers<br />3. North Carolina Tar Heels<br />4. Maryland Terrapins<br />5. Boston College Eagles<br /><br /><em>Offensive Line</em><br />1. Maryland Terrapins<br />2. Miami Hurricanes<br />3. Virginia Cavaliers<br />4. Virginia Tech Hokies<br />5. Boston College Eagles<br /><br /><em>Defensive Line</em><br />1. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets<br />2. Clemson Tigers<br />3. Boston College Eagles<br />4. Maryland Terrapins<br />5. Duke Blue Devils<br /><br /><em>Linebackers</em><br />1. Virginia Cavaliers<br />2. Miami Hurricanes<br />3. Boston College Eagles<br />4. Maryland Terrapins<br />5. Virginia Tech Hokies<br /><br /><em>Defensive Backs</em><br />1. Florida State Seminoles<br />2. Clemson Tigers<br />3. North Carolina Tar Heels<br />4. Virginia Tech Hokies<br />5. Wake Forest Demon Deacons<br /><br /><u>Top Draft Prospects</u><br />1. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech<br />2. James Davis, Clemson<br />3. Cullen Harper, Clemson<br />4. Darrius Heyward-Ben, Maryland<br />5. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech<br />6. Eugene Monroe, Virginia<br />7. CJ Spiller, Clemson<br />8. Aaron Kelly, Clemson<br />9. Myron Rolle, Florida State<br />10. Vince Oghobaase, Duke<br /><br /><u>Best In-Conference Game</u><br />Clemson @ Florida State, Nov. 8: Clemson is led by the dual threat of Spiller and Davis and the laser rocket arm of Cullen Harper, while Florida State has two of the best receivers in the conference (Carr and Parker) and a secondary that gives every QB nightmares. This game may end up deciding the Atlantic Division.<br /><br /><u>Best Out-of-Conference Game</u><br />Florida @ Florida State, Nov. 29: This is the closing game for both teams, and both of them could be in the national title hunt at that time. This intra-state rivalry could change up the entire BCS outlook.<br /><br /><u>Upset Alert</u><br />Duke over North Carolina, Nov. 29: North Carolina is a favorite to win the ACC Coastal Division, and Duke hasn't won a game in the ACC since 2004. So why do I think Duke will win this game? Why do I think Duke will win 6 games? The Blue Devils may not have had much success in their past, but this season should be a turnaround one for Duke. They are returning 17 starters, including their entire front 7. The offense is improving with Thaddeus Lewis under center. The Duke defense is going to surprise some people. North Carolina's young backfield won't be able to get control of the game, and Duke will win by double digits.Local Team Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065989093150920327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287268728663833079.post-53876661094668600502008-06-11T17:02:00.000-07:002008-06-11T17:07:51.082-07:00What's On Tap For This BlogI'm a blogger for Naptown's Finest, and the offseason is starting to get to me. I was wondering how I could keep myself interested until training camp starts. This is the fix for football withdrawal. I am predicting the college football and NFL seasons. I may predict some other sports in the winter and spring. I'm not sure. However, I needed a fix for football withdrawal. This was the best that I could come up with.Local Team Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065989093150920327noreply@blogger.com0