Vanderbilt proves that poise and resiliency are critical to winning — a lesson that Texas learned the hard way in two games against Oregon State and NC State in the TicketCity Legends Classic in East Ruthersford, N.J.
Tag: ACC
Learning curve looks steep for young Eagles
Boston College is off to a predictably ugly start. Freshman Patrick Heckmann has been a bright spot on a team filled with inexperienced players logging major minutes.
NC State could be a player in the ACC
The ACC looks wide open, not to mention so-so, after North Carolina and Duke, and perhaps Florida State. That, along with what they showed at the Legends Classic, means a team like North Carolina State should be seen as one of those teams that can finish in that top half.
Syracuse adamantly denies molestation allegations by associate coach
Allegations of sexual abuse have emerged at Syracuse. Despite a natural urge to rush to judgment, the best course of action is to allow the criminal justice experts — Syracuse investigators and attorneys — to do their jobs.
ACC’s hot start could be a harbinger of better times ahead
After being overshadowed by the Big East and others in recent years, the ACC has come out of the gates strong and could rejoin the conversation for national supremacy.
Hokies hope Green gets plenty of rest before clash with the Cuse
Virginia Tech has decent outside shooting to contend with Syracuse’s zone, but missing Erick Green to an Achilles’ tendon injury would weaken the Hokies’ arsenal.
Boston College wins opener through growing pains
Not only does Steve Donahue have a young team at Boston College, but he has one that is youthful and lacking in experience from pretty much every angle. A lot of that showed in their season-opening win, one that didn’t come without some challenges.
Coach K closes in on D-I record, passing his mentor en route
At Madison Square Garden, a coaching legend can claim win No. 903, overtaking Bob Knight, the coach who has helped shape Mike Krzyzewski into the winner that he is now.
Don’t sleep on James’ dominance amid other great performances
Florida State’s Bernard James dominated Central Florida, more so than another player who scored 21 more points than James did Monday night.
Henson sets the tone for Tar Heels
Appropriately, North Carolina used its superior defense to get past Michigan State in the teams’ season opener on an aircraft carrier in honor of Veterans Day.
