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LOUISVILLE, KY – OCTOBER 24: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball against the Boston College Eagles at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

5 Things We Learned about the ACC in Week 2

Although there were a couple of disappointing losses in non-conference play, week 2 was a very positive one for the ACC. Here is a list of 5 things we learned about the conference in week 2. 5. Pittsburgh’s ground game is solid Heading into the season, it looked like this would be the case. Yet, […]

SYRACUSE, NY – SEPTEMBER 02: Quarterback Eric Dungey #2 of the Syracuse Orange passes the ball during the first half against the Colgate Raiders on September 2, 2016 at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

ACC Football: Burning Questions Headed into Week 2

Unlike some of the other leagues, the ACC football schedule has a number of exciting games in week 2. Here is a list of burning questions that what we should get an answer to this weekend. 1. Will Virginia Tech take a step forward under Justin Fuente? Unfortunately, last weekend’s contest didn’t exactly answer that […]

PHOENIX, AZ – JANUARY 09: The College Football National Championship trophy sits on display during Media Day for the College Football Playoff National Championship at Phoenix Convention Center on January 9, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50 Countdown: Every Preview From No. 50 to No. 1

The TSS Top 50 Countdown kicked off on June 27, and concluded yesterday with our No. 1 team. Since that’s an awfully long period of time, it’s quite possible that people would have missed a preview or two. With that in mind, here’s the comprehensive list of previews from No. 50 to No. 1. Top […]

ACC Coastal Non-Conference Schedule Grades

As noted in yesterday’s piece about the ACC Atlantic division, I’m faced with a dilemma. The first three power conferences I graded each only played three non-conference games. I made my expectations pretty clear. With a few exceptions (either for teams who are expected to be College Football Playoff favorites or who are expected to […]

DURHAM, NC – SEPTEMBER 26: Breon Borders #31 of the Duke Blue Devils tackles Patrick Skov #7 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

TSS Top 50: No. 50 Duke Blue Devils

Duke Blue Devils 2015 Record: 8-5 overall, 4-4 ACC (beat Indiana 44-41 in the Pinstripe Bowl) 1 Burning Question: Will Duke rebuild or reload in 2016? Over the past three years, the Blue Devils have been one of the more consistent teams in the ACC, winning eight or more games in every season during that […]

BLACKSBURG, VA – OCTOBER 24: Quarterback Thomas Sirk #1 of the Duke Blue Devils throws a pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Duke defeated Virginia Tech 45-43 in quadruple overtime. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)

Relax Duke Fans, The Quarterback Situation Is in Great Shape

While it’s difficult to know who the starting quarterback for Duke will be, one thing is certain: the Devils will be productive at the all-important position this fall. Make no mistake about it: if Thomas Sirk is healthy, he’ll be the guy. Sirk thrived in his first season as the Blue Devils’ starting quarterback, completing […]

TSS Bowl Grades: December 19-26

Thanks to the wonders of television and a natural inability to sleep, I have been able to see an inordinate amount of college football this bowl season. I’m not complaining about it one bit. After watching almost the entirety of just about every bowl game (I might have missed a few plays here or there […]

Watch: Thomas Sirk takes QB draw for 73 yard TD!

Earlier this week Georgia Southern’s Favian Upshaw had a very impressive 80 yd QB draw. Today, Duke’s Thomas Sirk tried to match him…. Thomas Sirk takes QB draw 73 yards for TD! https://t.co/sdN9Q9SauP — Kevin Causey (@CFBZ)

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) dunks against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of the 2015 NCAA Men’s Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Five Things Learned at the 2K Classic

Another season of college basketball is underway, and while football is still center stage, the November slate of hoops is always fun with endless enticing non-conference matchups. The 2K Classic at Madison Square Garden brought Duke, Wisconsin, Georgetown, and VCU to Manhattan, and they played four action-packed games that entertained the thousands. A lot happened, […]

CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 17: Marshall Plumlee #40 of the Duke Blue Devils is fouled by Alex Poythress #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats as he tries to drive between Poythress and Marcus Lee #00 during the Champions Classic at the United Center on November 17, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kentucky runs past Duke in early season battle

Tuesday night in Chicago, college basketball observers gained a lot of information on two of the superpowers in the sport. The big question is if Tuesday’s revelations will still hold true in the middle of March… and perhaps early April. * In the first heavyweight contest of the season, Kentucky showed that it is clearly […]

Watch: Duke’s Grayson Allen throws down the hammer

Duke’s Grayson Allen started off his season like a star. He had 20 points in the first half and finished with 26 points. He had a collection of great dunks including this beauty…. Here’s a collection of his dunks against Siena that the ACC put up on Youtube….

BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 08: Brandon Harris #6 of the LSU Tigers tries to avoid a tackle by Xzavier Dickson #47 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during a game at Tiger Stadium on November 8, 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Thoughts, Observations, and Things To Watch For in Week 10

This is the weekend we’ve all been waiting for, featuring four games that will have an impact on the College Football Playoff race. Here’s a list of thoughts, observations, and things to watch for in week 10. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, please ignore the College Football Playoff rankings. Until the […]

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