ACC Football Midweek Hype Machine – Week #5

Posted by Brandon Rink on September 29, 2010 under Other ACC Coverage | Comments are off for this article

Welcome to your weekly ACC Football Mid-Week Hype Machine that hopefully bridges your week to the weekend with good reads…

• 10/02/10 –  Miami Hurricanes @ Clemson Tigers / ESPN2 / 12:00 p.m. ET

Must-See Matchup: Jacory Harris vs. Clemson Secondary

Harris threw 3 picks against Clemson at home in ‘09 – he’s not improved since…will the Tigers get him again?

Bringing The Noise: Grumbling about the early start, Clemson fans? Dabo says quit quacking like ducks and be loud. Eye of the Hurricane analyzes the Clemson offense. Canes might be making some shifts on the o-line this week. Coming off one big road win, the ‘Canes hope to gain confidence into this one. Shakin the Southland breaks down ‘4-3 over’ defensive front. Sean Spence looking for a little redemption Saturday.

Watch This Over…: Ryder Cup, because Tiger Woods is kinda sucking in ‘10 and Clemson-Miami is must-see TV as they haven’t played a game that hasn’t gone to OT in their last 3 meetings.

• Florida State Seminoles  @ Virginia Cavaliers / ACC Network / 12:00 p.m. ET

Must-See Matchup: ACC’s no. 1 total offense (FSU) vs. ACC’s no. 2 total defense (UVa)

We knew Virginia’s D would be the strength of the ‘Hoos, but they’ve outperformed that even – the ‘Noles have lit defenses up with a balanced attack in every game but the the Oklahoma trip…good chess match here.

Bringing The Noise: Noles are coming in a bit banged up – Ponder’s feeling better though. It’s all about finding lanes for Virginia against the improved FSU front. Lambeth Field gives FSU fans a primer for the trip to Charlottesville. Cam Johnson is a guy to watch for the experienced FSU line.

Watch This Over…: Big Ten Dog Game of the Week (BTDGOTW for short, and yes, it’s hard to pick just one): Northwestern at Minnesota, Minnesota got pwned by Northern Illinois – watch FSU-Virginia.

• Virginia Tech Hokies @ NC State Wolfpack / ABC-ESPN2-ESPN3 / 3:30 p.m. ET

Must-See Matchup: Virginia Tech secondary vs. QB not named Dave Shinskie

This Russell Wilson cat’s pretty good, and his 11 TDs to 1 INT is just a little different than what they saw last week.

Bringing The Noise: VT coaches believe Ryan Williams will be back for the trip to Raliegh – Gobbler Country argues he shouldn’t play though. Wolfpack are trying to keep expectations out of the 4-0 start in perspective. Hokies haven’t been efficient at all in the red zone coming into this one. Here’s the weekly primer for the Hokies from Gobbler Country. This wasn’t one we had circled preseason – but it’s one of the games of the week now. ACC Rivals’ Hokies writer taking the Pack in this one. Gobbler Country says the problems are deeper than just the offense.

Watch This Over…: Tennessee at LSU, seriously? This is the best the SEC has to offer at this time slot?

• East Carolina Pirates @ North Carolina Tar Heels / ESPN3 / 3:30  p.m. ET

Must-See Matchup: Nation’s 13th best passing O (ECU) vs. FBS’ 4th best passing D (UNC)

The ACC has already seen the “air-raid” O of ECU as they gave the Hokies heck in a 49-27 loss – racking up 251 yards passing, a TD (and 2 INTs).

Bringing The Noise: With a win under their belts, the Heels might play a little looser from here on. UNC’s injuries are mounting up. ECU focusing on defense coming out of a bye week.

Watch This Over…: Nationwide Racing: Kansas, I can tell you two things about this race…they will turn left, and if Kyle Busch is in it…he probably wins so watch ECU-UNC to see if the Heels’ get their winning streak on.

• Duke Blue Devils @ Maryland Terrapins / ESPN3 / 6:00 p.m. ET

Must-See Matchup: Solid Terps’ rushing O vs. reallykindaawfulbadDukerushingD

Meggett and Scott are probably just salivating – seeing what Army and Bama did the last two weeks.

Bringing The Noise: The Terps are having a time getting off the field on D and are giving up big-time yards. Testudo Times breaks down the Blue Devils. No word on who’s gonna kick for the Terrapins Saturday. The Terps could have the  best freshman QB ever on their hands with Danny O’Brien. Even Cutcliffe’s impressed with the O’Brien at QB for Maryland.

Watch This Over…: Live from the Ryder Cup, golf can be pretty boring – a show with no live golf and just highlights/analysis – I’ll pass and watch the ACC opener for the Terps.

• Georgia Tech @ Wake Forest / ESPNU /7:00 p.m. ET

Must-See Matchup: Mad Jackets vs. reeling Deacs

Wake Forest has been drilled two weeks in a row after the win in the ACC opener against Duke – Georgia Tech was punched in the mouth at home by the Wolfpack…two teams looking for redemption here.

Bringing The Noise: Frustration settling in at Georgia Tech – Johnson wants some urgency from his guys. Price not going to make start #3 this Saturday due to an injury. Wake QB situation is murky going into the GT game with injuries according to HD. Not being in the right (field) position hurting the Jackets early.

Watch This Over…: American Le Mans, it’s on for 10-hours Saturday and you can switch it over to Speed after the game when it’s about over…if you’re into the crazy right and left turn-racin’.

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Boston College / ABC / 8:00 p.m. ET

Must-See Matchup: New BC QB Chase Rettig vs. Irish D

This game is huge for the Eagles for confidence, and all eyes will be on the QB spot.

Bringing The Noise: In case you’ve been under a rock, the Shinskie era is over (for now) and the true freshman Rettig is in. Soaring to Glory preaches patience with the new QB. BC Interruption argues the merits of starting Rettig and other topics. STG also has a great breakdown of the ND offense vs. BC D. ESPN’s ACC and Big East bloggers battle it out for BC-ND.

Watch This Over…: Viking Classic: PGA Tour, yes, a tape-delayed golf event with the guys not picked for the Ryder Cup – excitement!

We’re almost back to fooball, folks. Check out ACC Blogger tomorrow for our picks for the weekend!