With only 9 weeks to go down the Road To Tampa Bay, we take a look at the headlining players from Week 5!
OFFENSIVE BACK—Cameron Sexton, North Carolina, QB, 6-1, 190, Jr., Laurinburg, N.C.
Was 11 of 19 for 242 yards and two touchdowns, With time winding down and Carolina trailing by three, he led the Tar Heels on a 56-yard scoring drive, going 3 for 4, including a perfectly thrown pass in the corner of the end zone to Brooks Foster for the game-winning touchdown.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN—Ryan Shuman, Virginia Tech, Center, 6-3, 313, R-Sr., Fork Union, Va. Shuman had a season-high seven knockdown blocks in helping lead a line that opened holes for Tech’s offense in the road win at Nebraska. Tech rushed for 206 yards as a team and put up a season-high 377 yards of total offense on the evening.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN—Michael Tauiliili, Duke, MLB, 5-11, 235, Sr., Houston, Texas
Tauiliili led Duke to a 31-3 win over Virginia by collecting a career-high 16 total tackles. He was named the National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He had a hand in three of the six turnovers forced by the Duke defense, a fumble recovery in the second quarter, an interception in the fourth quarter and a forced fumble. Tauiliili leads the ACC in tackles (46) and tackles per game (11.5).
DEFENSIVE BACK—Trimane Goddard, UNC, S, 5-11, 195, Sr., Robersonville, N.C.
Senior safety Trimane Goddard posted a team-high eight tackles, intercepted two passes and broke up another in Carolina’s come-from-behind 28-24 victory at Miami. On the final play of the game, Goddard picked off a pass in the back of the end zone, knocking it out of the hands of the intended receiver and holding on for his second interception of the day as the game ended.
CO-SPECIALIST—Travis Baltz, Maryland, Punter, 6-2, 200, So., Whitehouse, Ohio
Baltz punted seven times for an average of 43.9 yards per attempt in Saturday’s win over Clemson. Baltz currently ranks second in the ACC and 13th nationally in punting average (44.3).
Michael Ray Garvin, Florida State, KR, 5-8, 182, Sr., Upper Saddle River, N.J. Senior
Michael Ray Garvin earned his first career touchdown on a kickoff return as he gave the Seminoles a 25-14 fourth quarter lead over Colorado lead with a career-long 94-yard return. For the game, Garvin earned a career-high 119 kickoff return yards and increased his career total to 1,195 yards.
ROOKIE—Montel Harris, Boston College, RB, 5-10, 192, Fr., Jacksonville, Fla.
The true freshman had 18 carries for a career-best 143 yards and 3 touchdowns in Boston College’s 42-0 win over Rhode Island, as the Eagles rushed for 289 yards on a rain-soaked day in Alumni Stadium. Harris averaged 7.9 yards per carry.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
The Road To Tampa Bay Week 5 Summary...
Another weekend has gone by as we drive closer down the Road To Tampa Bay. The ACC conference pulled out 3 non-conference victories, and still has two teams remaining in the top 25 with Virginia Tech at # 20 and Wake Forest at # 25.
Current Standings: (Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Maryland (1-0) (4-1)
Wake Forest (1-0) (3-1)
Clemson (1-1) (3-2)
Boston College (0-1) (3-1)
Florida State (0-1) (3-1)
NC State (0-1) (2-3)
Coastal Division
Virginia Tech (2-0) (4-1)
Duke (1-0) (3-1)
Georgia Tech (1-1) (3-1)
North Carolina (1-1) (3-1)
Miami (0-1) (2-2)
Virginia (0-1) (1-3)
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Current Standings: (Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Maryland (1-0) (4-1)
Wake Forest (1-0) (3-1)
Clemson (1-1) (3-2)
Boston College (0-1) (3-1)
Florida State (0-1) (3-1)
NC State (0-1) (2-3)
Coastal Division
Virginia Tech (2-0) (4-1)
Duke (1-0) (3-1)
Georgia Tech (1-1) (3-1)
North Carolina (1-1) (3-1)
Miami (0-1) (2-2)
Virginia (0-1) (1-3)
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Road To Tampa Bay spreads to two more schools....
This Saturday, Duke and Miami will be on the Road to Tampa Bay as their fans will receive ACC Championship flyers and magnets. All staff at each game will also be showing their support of the championship game by wearing Road To Tampa Bay pins. Duke will have their ACC home opener against Virginia and Miami will play host to North Carolina.
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ACC Hospitality Committee pushes down Road To Tampa Bay
The ACC Hospitality Committee, one of the local organizing committee's marketing council, gained recognition in last week's Tampa Bay Business Journal. The committee is made up of local members from various hospitality concepts.
In promoting ACC Football Championship, local outlets are implementing signage, team jerseys, posters and offering free ticket contests. Area hotels will have banners and posters displayed in the lobbies, bars, restaurants, and other public places.
Some venues are purchasing hospitality packages to use for entertaining top clients and rewarding employees. Prices for these packages range from $2,500 to $18,500 and include game tickets, parking passes, reception and hospitality invitations and advertising opportunities.
Local beverage distributors have helped produce several hundred posters to hang around local establishments. Other restaurants holding watch parties for local alumni groups have signage and ticket promotional opportunities throughout the season.
Splitsville in Channelside, one concept for the December 5th "Toast to the Atlantic Coast" celebration, has servers wearing Road To Tampa Bay t-shirts and has a Road To Tampa Bay banner above each of the 12 bowling lanes.
See what Bridgette Mill, publisher of the Tampa Bay Business Journal has to say about the various marketing initiatives for the 2008 ACC Football Championship here (scroll to 1:25).
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In promoting ACC Football Championship, local outlets are implementing signage, team jerseys, posters and offering free ticket contests. Area hotels will have banners and posters displayed in the lobbies, bars, restaurants, and other public places.
Some venues are purchasing hospitality packages to use for entertaining top clients and rewarding employees. Prices for these packages range from $2,500 to $18,500 and include game tickets, parking passes, reception and hospitality invitations and advertising opportunities.
Local beverage distributors have helped produce several hundred posters to hang around local establishments. Other restaurants holding watch parties for local alumni groups have signage and ticket promotional opportunities throughout the season.
Splitsville in Channelside, one concept for the December 5th "Toast to the Atlantic Coast" celebration, has servers wearing Road To Tampa Bay t-shirts and has a Road To Tampa Bay banner above each of the 12 bowling lanes.
See what Bridgette Mill, publisher of the Tampa Bay Business Journal has to say about the various marketing initiatives for the 2008 ACC Football Championship here (scroll to 1:25).
Tickets for the 2008 ACC Championship game are on sale now for only $25! Club packages are on sale now! Whatever your need, don't wait, get your tickets now at www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com !
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Week 5 on the Road To Tampa Bay
The ACC looks towards a big Saturday with 5 non-conference games, and 3 teams beginning conference play. Who will drive their team further down the Road To Tampa Bay? Tune in and find out.
Saturday, September 27
Maryland (3-1) at Clemson (3-1)
North Carolina (2-1) at Miami (2-1)
Virginia (1-2) at Duke (2-1)
Rhode Island (1-3) at Boston College (2-1)
Colorado (3-0) at Florida State (2-1)
Navy (2-2) at Wake Forest (3-0)
South Florida (4-0) at NC State (2-2)
Virginia Tech (3-1) at Nebraska (3-0)
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Road To Tampa Bay recognizes Hillsborough County Players of Week
The Road to Tampa Bay recognizes the Champions of Week 3 from Hillsborough County...
Click here to view Hillsborough County's players of the week and future Under Armour Hillsborough County All-Star game participants. The Under-Armour Hillsborough County All-Star Game will be played December 6th, following the ACC Football Championship at Raymond James Stadium.
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The 2008 Under-Armour All-Star game is open to all general public.
Click here to view Hillsborough County's players of the week and future Under Armour Hillsborough County All-Star game participants. The Under-Armour Hillsborough County All-Star Game will be played December 6th, following the ACC Football Championship at Raymond James Stadium.
Tickets are on sale now for the 2008 ACC Football Championship.
The 2008 Under-Armour All-Star game is open to all general public.
Monday, September 22, 2008
ACC Award Winners of Week 4...
After a huge week of wins from the ACC, Georgia Tech's Andrew Gardner earned his second offensive lineman of the week award. Below are others who join him in helping their teams advance down the Road To Tampa Bay.
OFFENSIVE BACK--Russell Wilson, NC State, QB, 5-11, 191, Fr., Richmond, Va.
Wilson completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 210 yards and three touchdowns. All three of his touchdown passes tied the game.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech, T, 6-6, 305, Sr., Tyrone, Ga. Gardner was instrumental in Georgia Tech producing 438 rushing yards. Gardner played every significant snap in the 38-7 Yellow Jacket victory as Tech rolled up 500 yards of total offense.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN-- Glen Cook, Miami, ILB, 6-0, 228, Sr., Hollywood, Fla.
Cook picked up a season-high nine tackles (three solo and six assisted) and returned a fumble for a touchdown. It was his second career fumble return for a TD. Cook leads the Hurricanes with 18 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Kevin Patterson, Wake Forest, S, 5-10, 191, Sr., Kingsland, Ga.
Patterson accounted for three of Wake Forest's seven takeaways in the 12-3 win over Florida State. Patterson had two interceptions and forced a fumble. Patterson had six tackles in the game including three solos and three assists.
SPECIALIST--Sam Swank, Wake Forest, PK, 6-2, 201, Sr., Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Swank booted a career-high four field goals in leading Wake Forest to a 12-3 win over No. 24/25 Florida State in Tallahassee on Saturday. Swank converted on tries from 48, 29, 49 and 31 yards to set a new career high and move into third place on the ACC career field goal list. Swank also set a Wake Forest school record with seven attempts in the game.
ROOKIE--Rookie - Robert Marve, Miami, QB, 6-1, 220, Fr., Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Plant High School graduate Marve, making his second career start, completed 16-of-22 passes for 212 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in helping lead Miami to a 41-23 win over Texas A&M. Marve completed 13 of his first 16 passes. For the game, he completed 72.7 percent of his passes and had a passer efficiency of 174.58.
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OFFENSIVE BACK--Russell Wilson, NC State, QB, 5-11, 191, Fr., Richmond, Va.
Wilson completed 21 of 31 pass attempts for 210 yards and three touchdowns. All three of his touchdown passes tied the game.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech, T, 6-6, 305, Sr., Tyrone, Ga. Gardner was instrumental in Georgia Tech producing 438 rushing yards. Gardner played every significant snap in the 38-7 Yellow Jacket victory as Tech rolled up 500 yards of total offense.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN-- Glen Cook, Miami, ILB, 6-0, 228, Sr., Hollywood, Fla.
Cook picked up a season-high nine tackles (three solo and six assisted) and returned a fumble for a touchdown. It was his second career fumble return for a TD. Cook leads the Hurricanes with 18 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Kevin Patterson, Wake Forest, S, 5-10, 191, Sr., Kingsland, Ga.
Patterson accounted for three of Wake Forest's seven takeaways in the 12-3 win over Florida State. Patterson had two interceptions and forced a fumble. Patterson had six tackles in the game including three solos and three assists.
SPECIALIST--Sam Swank, Wake Forest, PK, 6-2, 201, Sr., Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Swank booted a career-high four field goals in leading Wake Forest to a 12-3 win over No. 24/25 Florida State in Tallahassee on Saturday. Swank converted on tries from 48, 29, 49 and 31 yards to set a new career high and move into third place on the ACC career field goal list. Swank also set a Wake Forest school record with seven attempts in the game.
ROOKIE--Rookie - Robert Marve, Miami, QB, 6-1, 220, Fr., Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Plant High School graduate Marve, making his second career start, completed 16-of-22 passes for 212 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in helping lead Miami to a 41-23 win over Texas A&M. Marve completed 13 of his first 16 passes. For the game, he completed 72.7 percent of his passes and had a passer efficiency of 174.58.
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The Road To Tampa Bay...Week 4 Summary
Another successful weekend for the Atlantic Coast Conference as teams combined for 6 out of conference wins, and 8 overall. Clemson moved up in the rankings to #20 after a win over South Carolina State. Wake Forest jumped to #16 as well after beating a previously ranked Florida State team. Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Miami and North Carolina also received votes.
Current Standings: (Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Wake Forest (1-0) (3-0)
Clemson (1-0) (3-1)
Maryland (0-0) (3-1)
Boston College (0-1) (2-1)
Florida State (0-1) (2-1)
NC State (0-1) (2-2)
Coastal Division
Virginia Tech (2-0) (3-1)
Georgia Tech (1-1) (3-1)
Duke (0-0) (2-1)
Miami (0-0) (1-2)
Virginia (0-0) (1-2)
North Carolina (0-1) (2-1)
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Current Standings: (Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Wake Forest (1-0) (3-0)
Clemson (1-0) (3-1)
Maryland (0-0) (3-1)
Boston College (0-1) (2-1)
Florida State (0-1) (2-1)
NC State (0-1) (2-2)
Coastal Division
Virginia Tech (2-0) (3-1)
Georgia Tech (1-1) (3-1)
Duke (0-0) (2-1)
Miami (0-0) (1-2)
Virginia (0-0) (1-2)
North Carolina (0-1) (2-1)
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Road To Tampa Bay street team hits Tallahassee!
The Road To Tampa Bay Street Team will be in Tallahassee, Florida this weekend to help kick off the 2008 ACC Football season and get fans ready for the 2008 ACC Football Championship in Tampa, Florida.
Look for The Road To Tampa Bay booth and street team at the "Downtown Get Down" on Friday night, and tailgating in the Seminole Village from 12-7 on Saturday leading up to the night's main event when two undefeated Atlantic Division powerhouses Florida State and Wake Forest battle it out down the Road To Tampa Bay.
Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, the Warchant.com cowgirls, grab some cool stuff, free Road To Tampa Bay t-shirts, play corn hole, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets.
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Look for The Road To Tampa Bay booth and street team at the "Downtown Get Down" on Friday night, and tailgating in the Seminole Village from 12-7 on Saturday leading up to the night's main event when two undefeated Atlantic Division powerhouses Florida State and Wake Forest battle it out down the Road To Tampa Bay.
Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, the Warchant.com cowgirls, grab some cool stuff, free Road To Tampa Bay t-shirts, play corn hole, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Players of the week through week 3...
Some new faces took home the player of the week award for week 3 as each team continues down the Road To Tampa Bay.
OFFENSIVE BACK--Thaddeus Lewis, Duke, QB, 6-2, 200, Jr., Opa-Locka, Fla.
Lewis accounted for a total of 358 yards in the Blue Devil's 41-31 victory over Duke. He completed 25-of-35 (.714) passes for 317 yards and 3 touchdowns and led Duke in rushing with a career-high 41 yards on 12 carries.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Thomas Austin, Clemson, C, 6-3, 315, Jr., Camden, SC
Austin graded 85 percent and had 12 knockdown blocks in Clemson's win over NC State as the Tigers gained 428 yards of offense.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN-- Brett Warren, Virginia Tech, ILB, 6-1, 223, r-Sr., Warrenton, Va. Warren recorded a career-high 15 tackles (five solo) with a half a tackle for loss and a forced fumble in Virginia Tech's 20-17 ACC win over Georgia Tech.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Vincent Rey, Duke, OLB, 6-0, 240, Jr., Far Rockaway, N.Y.
Rey made 12 tackles in Duke's 41-31 victory over Navy. Rey also tallied four tackles for loss, a sack and a 37-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
SPECIALIST--Jay Wooten, North Carolina, PK, 6-3, 185, Fr., Laurinburg, N.C.
Wooten kicked three field goals and pinned Rutgers deep on kickoffs several times in the 44-12 win in Piscataway. Wooten's first career attempt was a 43-yarder in the second quarter which tied the game at 3. He later converted kicks of 29 and 27 yards.
ROOKIE--Darren Evans, Virginia Tech, RB, 6-0, 215, r-Fr., Indianapolis, Ind.
Evans ran for a career-high 94 yards on 19 carries in Tech's win over Georgia Tech.
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OFFENSIVE BACK--Thaddeus Lewis, Duke, QB, 6-2, 200, Jr., Opa-Locka, Fla.
Lewis accounted for a total of 358 yards in the Blue Devil's 41-31 victory over Duke. He completed 25-of-35 (.714) passes for 317 yards and 3 touchdowns and led Duke in rushing with a career-high 41 yards on 12 carries.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Thomas Austin, Clemson, C, 6-3, 315, Jr., Camden, SC
Austin graded 85 percent and had 12 knockdown blocks in Clemson's win over NC State as the Tigers gained 428 yards of offense.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN-- Brett Warren, Virginia Tech, ILB, 6-1, 223, r-Sr., Warrenton, Va. Warren recorded a career-high 15 tackles (five solo) with a half a tackle for loss and a forced fumble in Virginia Tech's 20-17 ACC win over Georgia Tech.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Vincent Rey, Duke, OLB, 6-0, 240, Jr., Far Rockaway, N.Y.
Rey made 12 tackles in Duke's 41-31 victory over Navy. Rey also tallied four tackles for loss, a sack and a 37-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
SPECIALIST--Jay Wooten, North Carolina, PK, 6-3, 185, Fr., Laurinburg, N.C.
Wooten kicked three field goals and pinned Rutgers deep on kickoffs several times in the 44-12 win in Piscataway. Wooten's first career attempt was a 43-yarder in the second quarter which tied the game at 3. He later converted kicks of 29 and 27 yards.
ROOKIE--Darren Evans, Virginia Tech, RB, 6-0, 215, r-Fr., Indianapolis, Ind.
Evans ran for a career-high 94 yards on 19 carries in Tech's win over Georgia Tech.
Click here to view Hillsborough County's players of the week and future Under Armour All-Star game participants. The Under-Armour All-Star Game will be played December 6th, following the ACC Football Championship at Raymond James Stadium.
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Monday, September 15, 2008
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The Road To Tampa Bay week 3 summary....
A big weekend for the Atlantic Coast Conference as three teams are now ranked the in Top 25. Wake Forest moved up to # 18, Clemson jumped back into the rankings at #23 and Florida State is now # 24. North Carolina and Virginia Tech received votes.
Beginning with an explosive win by North Carolina over Rutgers on Thursday night, the ACC had 6 winners this past weekend. North Carolina (2-0), Clemson (2-1), Duke (2-1), Maryland (2-1), Virginia Tech (2-1), and Florida State (2-0) moved one step closer down the Road To Tampa Bay.
Boston College, Miami, and Wake Forest had the week off.
It looks like a close race so far. Who will be in the driver's seat on the Road To Tampa Bay?
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Beginning with an explosive win by North Carolina over Rutgers on Thursday night, the ACC had 6 winners this past weekend. North Carolina (2-0), Clemson (2-1), Duke (2-1), Maryland (2-1), Virginia Tech (2-1), and Florida State (2-0) moved one step closer down the Road To Tampa Bay.
Boston College, Miami, and Wake Forest had the week off.
It looks like a close race so far. Who will be in the driver's seat on the Road To Tampa Bay?
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Behind the numbers of UNC's #87....
Since entering North Carolina, All-purpose receiver Brandon Tate has elevated his name to a national stage, already breaking UNC records and holding NCAA records. Tonight’s game with Rutgers will give Tate the chance to showcase his talents in a Thursday night game on national television, where UNC has not played since 2006. Here are a few of Brandon Tate’s accolades through game 1:
- Tate broke UNC’s single game record for all-purpose yards with 397. This marked the second most single game all-purpose yards in ACC history.
- Tate became the first wide receiver to rush for 100 yards in a game in UNC history with 106.
- Tate set the UNC single-game record for highest average punt return (min. three) with 47.3 yards per return.
- Tate posted his career long reception (57 yards), his career best punt return (82 yards) and matched his career long rush (54 yards).
- Tate put the Tar Heels on the board with his UNC-record sixth career touchdown return in the first quarter (three punt, three kickoff). The 82-yard punt return was the longest of his career and matched the ninth longest in school history.
- Tate’s go-ahead 57-yard touchdown reception from T.J. Yates in the third quarter was the sixth of his career. He finished with four catches for 93 yards on the night.
Tate had three touches (all returns) in the first quarter for 176 yards (120 punt return, 56 kickoff return). He had four touches of more than 50 yards on the night.
Other Records Tate holds: - The nation’s active career return yardage leader
- UNC’s record of punt and kickoff return yardage in a single game (208 yards vs Duke 2006)
- UNC’s record of kick returns for touchdowns
If North Carolina can win tonight, it will mark their first 2-0 start since 2000 when Carl Torbush began the season beating Tulsa and Wake Forest. They are 0-3 all time vs Rutgers.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
The Road To Tampa Bay Week 2 Summary....
It looks to be anyone's game as the race down the Road To Tampa Bay continues.
Wake Forest (2-0) and Georgia Tech (2-0) moved once step closer down the road as they picked up their second wins on Saturday.
Two other unbeatens, Florida State (1-0) picked up their first win and North Carolina (1-0)remained undefeated with the week off.
Clemson (1-1), NC State (1-1), Virginia (1-1), and Virginia Tech (1-1) also picked up their first wins of the season.
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Wake Forest (2-0) and Georgia Tech (2-0) moved once step closer down the road as they picked up their second wins on Saturday.
Two other unbeatens, Florida State (1-0) picked up their first win and North Carolina (1-0)remained undefeated with the week off.
Clemson (1-1), NC State (1-1), Virginia (1-1), and Virginia Tech (1-1) also picked up their first wins of the season.
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Players of the week through Week 2.......
Skinner drives Wake Forest closer with another Player of the Week honor...Joining him are some of the other players of the week in their respective areas.
OFFENSIVE BACK--Riley Skinner, Wake Forest, QB, 6-1, 205, Jr. Jacksonville, Fla.
Skinner set career highs with 32 completions and 43 attempts to finish with his second Player of Week honor in two weeks.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Rodney Hudson, Florida State, T, 6-2, 290, So., Mobile, Ala. Hudson graded out at 89% and played more snaps than any other lineman. He recorded five knockdowns and graded out at 91% in run blocking situations.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN--Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech, DT, 6-4, 290, Sr., Destrehan, La. Richard recorded a team-high three tackles-for-loss, forced a fumble and batted down a pass. Richard had four solo tackles and five tackles total.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Nate Irving, NC State, OLB, 6-1, 225, So., Wallace, N.C.
Irving led NC State in total tackles for the second week in a row, amassing 13 total tackles, including 1.5 for losses totaling six yards. He added a fumble recovery, which he returned for 13 yards, and an interception.
SPECIALIST--Sam Swank, Wake Forest, P/PK, 6-2, 201, Sr., Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Swank scored 12 points on three field goals and three PATs. Swank was good on field goals of 21 and 27 yards before hitting the game-winner from 41 yards out with three seconds remaining in the game. Swank is five for five on field goal attempts this year and has made nine straight field goal attempts dating back to last season. He is the NCAA's active career leader, now has 65 field goals for his career and has been successful on all 114 of his career PAT attempts.
ROOKIE--Johnny Williams, Duke, WR, 5-10, 190, Fr., St. Stephens, Ala.
Williams caught a game-high 11 passes for 135 yards. His 11 catches is the top single-game performance by a freshman in the nation this season.
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OFFENSIVE BACK--Riley Skinner, Wake Forest, QB, 6-1, 205, Jr. Jacksonville, Fla.
Skinner set career highs with 32 completions and 43 attempts to finish with his second Player of Week honor in two weeks.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Rodney Hudson, Florida State, T, 6-2, 290, So., Mobile, Ala. Hudson graded out at 89% and played more snaps than any other lineman. He recorded five knockdowns and graded out at 91% in run blocking situations.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN--Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech, DT, 6-4, 290, Sr., Destrehan, La. Richard recorded a team-high three tackles-for-loss, forced a fumble and batted down a pass. Richard had four solo tackles and five tackles total.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Nate Irving, NC State, OLB, 6-1, 225, So., Wallace, N.C.
Irving led NC State in total tackles for the second week in a row, amassing 13 total tackles, including 1.5 for losses totaling six yards. He added a fumble recovery, which he returned for 13 yards, and an interception.
SPECIALIST--Sam Swank, Wake Forest, P/PK, 6-2, 201, Sr., Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Swank scored 12 points on three field goals and three PATs. Swank was good on field goals of 21 and 27 yards before hitting the game-winner from 41 yards out with three seconds remaining in the game. Swank is five for five on field goal attempts this year and has made nine straight field goal attempts dating back to last season. He is the NCAA's active career leader, now has 65 field goals for his career and has been successful on all 114 of his career PAT attempts.
ROOKIE--Johnny Williams, Duke, WR, 5-10, 190, Fr., St. Stephens, Ala.
Williams caught a game-high 11 passes for 135 yards. His 11 catches is the top single-game performance by a freshman in the nation this season.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Road To Tampa Bay Street Team hits Gainesville, Florida
The Road To Tampa Bay Street Team will be in Gainesville, Florida this weekend at the Official Miami Pregame Celebration, helping to get fans ready for the 2008 ACC Football Championship in Tampa, Florida. Look for The Road To Tampa Bay booth at the University Hilton on Saturday from 5-7 pm leading up to the ACC's Miami Hurricanes taking on the SEC's Florida Gators.
Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, grab some free cool stuff, play corn hole, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets and grab information about the our promotions going on all season long.
Tickets to the ACC Championship are on sale now for as low as $25!
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Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, grab some free cool stuff, play corn hole, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets and grab information about the our promotions going on all season long.
Tickets to the ACC Championship are on sale now for as low as $25!
www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Local Organizing Committee covers three schools in 1 Week
Helping to spread the Road To Tampa Bay spirit, members of the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee were able to attend three separate games last week...
The Road To Tampa Bay street team showcased the Championship trophy, held enter to win contests and gave out Road To Tampa Bay merchandise at Georgia Tech on Thursday night, and with Clemson fans on Saturday in Centennial Park. Ronde Barber, special advisor to the ACC- Tampa Bay Football Partnership, showed his support for the Championship game at the Virginia vs USC game on Saturday.
Look for the local organizing committee members and the Road To Tampa Bay street team at your stop down the Road To Tampa Bay. Tickets are on sale now for only $25!
The Road To Tampa Bay street team showcased the Championship trophy, held enter to win contests and gave out Road To Tampa Bay merchandise at Georgia Tech on Thursday night, and with Clemson fans on Saturday in Centennial Park. Ronde Barber, special advisor to the ACC- Tampa Bay Football Partnership, showed his support for the Championship game at the Virginia vs USC game on Saturday.
Look for the local organizing committee members and the Road To Tampa Bay street team at your stop down the Road To Tampa Bay. Tickets are on sale now for only $25!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Milestones passed down the Road To Tampa Bay...
North Carolina's Brandon Tate is the first to smash a current record this season...
With a first-quarter punt return, he broke legendary Tar Heel Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice's school record for overall touchdown returns. Justice had five from 1946 to 1949, four on punts and one on a kickoff. Tate has six --three on punts and three on kickoffs.
Tate is currently chasing the ACC record of all-purpose yards, and is 483 yards away from the NCAA record for kickoff return yards.
Follow Tate as he tries to capture all of his milestones and lead the Tar Heels down the Road To Tampa Bay?
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With a first-quarter punt return, he broke legendary Tar Heel Charlie "Choo Choo" Justice's school record for overall touchdown returns. Justice had five from 1946 to 1949, four on punts and one on a kickoff. Tate has six --three on punts and three on kickoffs.
Tate is currently chasing the ACC record of all-purpose yards, and is 483 yards away from the NCAA record for kickoff return yards.
Follow Tate as he tries to capture all of his milestones and lead the Tar Heels down the Road To Tampa Bay?
Tickets are on sale now for only $25!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Who's race is it to Tampa?
Through Week 1 we can see who the engines are, driving their teams down the Road To Tampa Bay....below are the ACC Players of the Week for Week 1.
OFFENSIVE—Riley Skinner, Wake Forest, QB, 6-1, 250, Jr. Jacksonville, Fla.
Skinner completed 27 of 36 passes (75%) for 220 yards, no interceptions and a career-high three touchdowns in leading the Deacons to a 41-13 season-opening win at Baylor last Thursday.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN—Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech, G, 6-6, 297, Sr., Tyrone, Ga.
Georgia Tech rushed for a league-best 249 yards and produced 484 yards of total offense. The four-year senior made his 40th consecutive start.
CO- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN—Spencer Adkins, Miami, ILB, 5-11, 235, Sr., Naples, Fla.
Adkins tallied three solo tackles – two tackles for loss and recorded two sacks from his middle linebacker position.
E.J. Wilson, North Carolina, DE, 6-2, 280, Jr., Lawrenceville, Va. Junior E.J. Wilson posted eight tackles, including three for loss in North Carolina’s 35-27 victory over McNeese State.
DEFENSIVE BACK—Stephan Virgil, Virginia Tech, CB, 5-11, 177, Jr., Rocky Mount, N.C.
Virgil scored a touchdown on a fumble and blocked an extra point and returned it for a defensive PAT.
SPECIALIST—Brandon Tate, North Carolina, WR/KR, 6-1, 195, Sr., Burlington, N.C.
Tate posted a new UNC school record with 397 all-purpose yards on Saturday night in the win against McNeese St. Tate caught four passes for 93 yards and ran the ball three times for 106. He also tallied three punt returns for 142 yards and a 56 yard kickoff return.
ROOKIE—Jacory Harris, Miami, QB, 6-4, 175, Fr., Miami, Fla.
Harris started his first collegiate game and completed 16-of-26 passes for 190 yards while accounting for two touchdowns – one through the air and one on the ground -- in leading Miami to a 52-7 win over Charleston Southern. He finished with 212 yards of total offense.
Who will be in the driver's seat in Week 2? Stayed tuned down the Road To Tampa Bay!
Tickets on sale now for only $25!
OFFENSIVE—Riley Skinner, Wake Forest, QB, 6-1, 250, Jr. Jacksonville, Fla.
Skinner completed 27 of 36 passes (75%) for 220 yards, no interceptions and a career-high three touchdowns in leading the Deacons to a 41-13 season-opening win at Baylor last Thursday.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN—Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech, G, 6-6, 297, Sr., Tyrone, Ga.
Georgia Tech rushed for a league-best 249 yards and produced 484 yards of total offense. The four-year senior made his 40th consecutive start.
CO- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN—Spencer Adkins, Miami, ILB, 5-11, 235, Sr., Naples, Fla.
Adkins tallied three solo tackles – two tackles for loss and recorded two sacks from his middle linebacker position.
E.J. Wilson, North Carolina, DE, 6-2, 280, Jr., Lawrenceville, Va. Junior E.J. Wilson posted eight tackles, including three for loss in North Carolina’s 35-27 victory over McNeese State.
DEFENSIVE BACK—Stephan Virgil, Virginia Tech, CB, 5-11, 177, Jr., Rocky Mount, N.C.
Virgil scored a touchdown on a fumble and blocked an extra point and returned it for a defensive PAT.
SPECIALIST—Brandon Tate, North Carolina, WR/KR, 6-1, 195, Sr., Burlington, N.C.
Tate posted a new UNC school record with 397 all-purpose yards on Saturday night in the win against McNeese St. Tate caught four passes for 93 yards and ran the ball three times for 106. He also tallied three punt returns for 142 yards and a 56 yard kickoff return.
ROOKIE—Jacory Harris, Miami, QB, 6-4, 175, Fr., Miami, Fla.
Harris started his first collegiate game and completed 16-of-26 passes for 190 yards while accounting for two touchdowns – one through the air and one on the ground -- in leading Miami to a 52-7 win over Charleston Southern. He finished with 212 yards of total offense.
Who will be in the driver's seat in Week 2? Stayed tuned down the Road To Tampa Bay!
Tickets on sale now for only $25!
The Road To Tampa Bay Week 1 Summary...
No conference games were played over the weekend so its still anyone’s race to the finish line...
However in the Atlantic Division Boston College, Maryland, and Wake Forest took a few steps closer with wins. On the Coastal side Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, and North Carolina all ended the weekend victorious.
This week, look for Georgia Tech and Boston College to move closer down the Road To Tampa Bay as they begin conference play.
For more Week 1 Highlights click here
Tickets for the Championship game are on sale now for only $25!
However in the Atlantic Division Boston College, Maryland, and Wake Forest took a few steps closer with wins. On the Coastal side Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, and North Carolina all ended the weekend victorious.
This week, look for Georgia Tech and Boston College to move closer down the Road To Tampa Bay as they begin conference play.
For more Week 1 Highlights click here
Tickets for the Championship game are on sale now for only $25!
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