Below are the players of Week 13...
CO-OFFENSIVE BACK—Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech, B-Back, 6-0, 228, So., Marietta, Ga. Dwyer ran for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 10 carries in Georgia Tech’s 41-23 win over No. 23 ranked Miami on Thursday. Dwyer, who sat out most of the second half, helped the Yellow Jackets produce 472 yards of rushing offense – Tech’s highest total in an ACC game. For Dwyer, it was his eighth 100-yard rushing performance of the season and he remains the ACC’s leading rusher (by 13 yards per game).
CO-OFFENSIVE BACK— Russell Wilson, NC State, QB, 5-11, 191, R-Fr., Richmond, Va. Wilson threw for a career-high 279 yards on 17-of-28 passing and two touchdowns in NC State’s 41-10 win over North Carolina. This was the fifth consecutive game he has thrown for multiple touchdowns, the longest such streak since Philip Rivers threw multiple TDs in six straight games in 2003. Wilson also extended his string of consecutive pass attempts without an interception to 203. Last week, Wilson was honored as ACC Rookie of the Week.
CO-OFFENSIVE LINEMAN—Meares Green, NC State, G/T, 6-4, 306, R-Sr., Wilmington, N.C.
Green led the NC State rushing attack that produced season highs in rushing yards (187), passing yards (279) and total yards (466) in the Pack’s 41-10 win over North Carolina. Green graded out at 82% for the game. The offensive line allowed just two sacks of quarterback Russell Wilson.
CO-OFFENSIVE LINEMAN—Thomas Austin, Clemson, Guard, 6-3, 295, Jr., Camden, S.C. Austin helped the Clemson offense to a 13-3 victory over Virginia with 11 knockdown blocks in 71 plays. He did not miss a snap and received a grade of 86 percent from the coaching staff. The Tiger offensive line held tough, not allowing a sack in 29 passing attempts.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN— Everette Brown, Florida State, DE, 6-4, 248, Jr., Stantonsburg, N.C. Brown was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week for his dominating performance in FSU’s 37-3 win over Maryland. For the third time this season Brown recorded three or more sacks in a game as he recorded a career-high 3 ½ sacks. He also forced the fumble that linebacker Derek Nicholson scooped up and returned for a TD to put the Seminoles up 14-0. His career-high 4.5 tackles for loss upped his season total to 20.5 which leads the nation in tackles for loss. He is tied for second in the FBS with 12.5 sacks this season.
DEFENSIVE BACK—Mark Herzlich, Boston College, LB, 6-4, 238, Jr., Wayne, Pa. Herzlich picked off two Riley Skinner passes, returning one 34-yards for a touchdown and setting up an Eagle field goal with the other in Boston College’s 24-21 win over Wake Forest. The junior finished with nine tackles, seven solo, as BC held Wake to 191 net yards of total offense. Herzlich’s interception return for a touchdown marked the sixth consecutive game in which the Eagles have scored a non-offensive touchdown.
SPECIALIST— Graham Gano, Florida State, PK/P, 6-1, 197, Sr., Pensacola, Fla. Gano was 3-for-3 in field goal attempts in the Seminoles upset win over No. 22 Maryland. Gano improved to 21-for-23 this year in field goals and for the sixth time this year (in nine games played) he had double digit points (13). Gano handled all the kicking for FSU and none of his three punts were returned by Maryland. Gano converted on field goal tries from 22, 34 and 48 yards, respectively.
ROOKIE—Dominique Davis, Boston College, QB, 6-4, 198, R-Fr., Lakeland, Fla. Davis was forced into action on Saturday when starting Eagle quarterback Chris Crane went down with a broken collarbone. He came in and completed 13-of-23 for 103 yards as Boston College defeated Wake Forest, 24-21. Davis engineered a 9-play, 70-yard drive that included a 36-yard and 21-yard completion. Ultimately, Davis scored the winning touchdown on a QB sneak.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
48-Hour Celebration of Football begins December 5th
With less than two weeks remaining until the kickoff of the 2008 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship, the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee has announced the release of individual tickets to the ACC Coaches & Awards Luncheon presented by Tampa Bay & Company and the ACC Night of Legends presented by The Florida Sports Foundation.
The luncheon will take place at the Marriott Waterside on Friday, December 5 at 12:00pm and will feature one-on-one interviews with the two participating coaches as well as the announcements of the league’s Most Valuable Players, Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Individual tickets and tables of 10 can be purchased by contacting Josh Jones at jojones@visittampabay.com or 813-218-3814. Please click here for more information on the ACC Coaches & Awards Luncheon.
The ACC Night of Legends is an exclusive party that will honor outstanding football legends from each ACC institution. Held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay on Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm, this event will celebrate the careers of the 2008 ACC Legends Class and feature food, beverage and entertainment indigenous to the Tampa Bay community. Individual tickets and parties of 10 can be purchased by contacting Josh Jones at jojones@visittampabay.com or 813-218-3814. Please click here for more information on the ACC Night of Legends.
The luncheon will take place at the Marriott Waterside on Friday, December 5 at 12:00pm and will feature one-on-one interviews with the two participating coaches as well as the announcements of the league’s Most Valuable Players, Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Individual tickets and tables of 10 can be purchased by contacting Josh Jones at jojones@visittampabay.com or 813-218-3814. Please click here for more information on the ACC Coaches & Awards Luncheon.
The ACC Night of Legends is an exclusive party that will honor outstanding football legends from each ACC institution. Held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay on Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm, this event will celebrate the careers of the 2008 ACC Legends Class and feature food, beverage and entertainment indigenous to the Tampa Bay community. Individual tickets and parties of 10 can be purchased by contacting Josh Jones at jojones@visittampabay.com or 813-218-3814. Please click here for more information on the ACC Night of Legends.
Week 13 Summary on the Road To Tampa Bay
The smoke has cleared and there are four teams racing down The Road To Tampa Bay to the 2008 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship. Florida State, Boston College, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech will all be full speed ahead this weekend as they look to close out the race. Here are the updated standings.
Atlantic Division (Conference/Overall)
Florida State (5-3) (8-3)
Boston College (4-3) (8-3)
Maryland (4-3) (7-4)
Clemson (4-4) (6-5)
Wake Forest (4-4) (6-5)
NC State (3-4) (5-6)
Coastal Division
Georgia Tech (5-3) (8-3)
Miami (4-3) (7-4)
Virginia Tech (4-3) (7-4)
North Carolina (3-4) (7-4)
Virginia (3-4) (5-6)
Duke (1-6) (4-7)
*teams in Bold with opportunities to play.
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Atlantic Division (Conference/Overall)
Florida State (5-3) (8-3)
Boston College (4-3) (8-3)
Maryland (4-3) (7-4)
Clemson (4-4) (6-5)
Wake Forest (4-4) (6-5)
NC State (3-4) (5-6)
Coastal Division
Georgia Tech (5-3) (8-3)
Miami (4-3) (7-4)
Virginia Tech (4-3) (7-4)
North Carolina (3-4) (7-4)
Virginia (3-4) (5-6)
Duke (1-6) (4-7)
*teams in Bold with opportunities to play.
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Week 13 on the Road To Tampa Bay
A tight race to the finish, and a possible clinching weekend for two teams. With a Maryland win and a BC loss, the Terps can clinch the Atlantic side. With a Miami win and a Carolina loss, the Canes can clinch the Coastal side. Let's see how the teams stack up this weekend....
Thursday
Miami (7-3) at Georgia Tech (7-3)
Friday
Clemson (5-5) at Virginia (5-5)
NC State (4-6) at North Carolina (7-3)
Boston College (7-3) at Wake Forest (6-4)
Duke (4-6) at Virginia Tech (6-4)
Florida State (7-3) at Maryland (7-3)
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Thursday
Miami (7-3) at Georgia Tech (7-3)
Friday
Clemson (5-5) at Virginia (5-5)
NC State (4-6) at North Carolina (7-3)
Boston College (7-3) at Wake Forest (6-4)
Duke (4-6) at Virginia Tech (6-4)
Florida State (7-3) at Maryland (7-3)
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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Players of Week 12
Below are the players of Week 12...
OFFENSIVE BACK--C.J. Spiller, Clemson, Running Back, 5-11, 190, Jr., Lake Butler, Fla. Clemson running back C.J. Spiller established a Clemson record for reception yardage by a Tigers running back in the victory over Duke. Spiller had seven receptions for 108 yards, breaking the record held by himself (105 vs. BC two weeks ago), and Ray Mathews, who had 105 receiving yards against Mississippi State in 1948. Spiller also had 10 rushes for 71 yards and two punt returns for 22 yards. That gave him 19 touches for 201 all-purpose yards. His seven pass receptions also tied a Clemson record for a running back. His 83-yard reception was the longest in Clemson history by a running back (breaking his own record of 82 yards against Boston College in 2006), and it was the fourth longest scoring pass in Clemson history overall.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Edwin Williams, Maryland, Center, 6-3, 315, Sr., Washington, D.C. Williams graded out as the Terps' top offensive linemen in Saturday's win over North Carolina. The senior saw action in all 85 offensive plays and was credited with five big blocks. He helped open holes for running backs Da'Rel Scott (129) and Davin Meggett (86), who combined for 215 rushing yards (5.1 ypc) in less than ideal playing conditions. Williams and the offensive line also allowed just one sack of quarterback Chris Turner in his 31 pass attempts.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN-- Marcus Robinson, Miami, DE, 6-1, 231, Fr., Homestead, Fla.
Robinson led a Miami defense that held Virginia Tech to 77 yards rushing on Thursday night. He recorded a career-best three sacks in his second career start and finished the game with a team-high seven tackles which included four tackles for loss. He had a sack just before halftime which knocked Virginia Tech out of good field position and resulted in a missed 51-yard field goal. He added two sacks in the third quarter as Virginia Tech had minus-11 yards of total offense in the quarter.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Marcellus Bowman, Boston College, Safety, 6-2, 217, Jr., Girard, Ohio Bowman returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of Boston College's 27-17 win over Florida State. It was the Eagles' third interception return for a touchdown of the season and marked the sixth consecutive game in which Boston College defense or special teams have scored a touchdown. Bowman also recorded a sack for a nine-yard loss in the second quarter to force a FSU field goal.
SPECIALIST-- Matt Bosher, Miami, P/PK, 6-0, 202, So., Jupiter, Fla.
Bosher averaged 42.0 yards on five punts, which included a long of 45 yards in Miami's 16-14 win over Virginia Tech on Thursday night. The Lou Groza Award semifinalist also was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals. He made kicks from 21 yards, 31 yards and 23 yards. His 23-yarder with 11:58 left in the fourth was the eventual game-winner. He is now 16-of-18 in field goal attempts this season.
ROOKIE-- Russell Wilson, NC State, Quarterback, 5-11, 191, R-Fr., Richmond, Va.
Wilson passed for 152 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions, in NC State's upset win over Wake Forest. He completed 16 of 33 pass attempts and also carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards and a touchdown. He was NC State's leading rusher for the game. Wilson was responsible for all three of the Wolfpack's touchdowns and 221 yards of total offense. He ran for 69 yards on 14 carries including a four-yard scamper for a touchdown. In attempting 33 passes without an interception against the Demon Deacons, Wilson extended his streak of consecutive passes without an interception to 175, second-longest in school history, four short of the school record.
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OFFENSIVE BACK--C.J. Spiller, Clemson, Running Back, 5-11, 190, Jr., Lake Butler, Fla. Clemson running back C.J. Spiller established a Clemson record for reception yardage by a Tigers running back in the victory over Duke. Spiller had seven receptions for 108 yards, breaking the record held by himself (105 vs. BC two weeks ago), and Ray Mathews, who had 105 receiving yards against Mississippi State in 1948. Spiller also had 10 rushes for 71 yards and two punt returns for 22 yards. That gave him 19 touches for 201 all-purpose yards. His seven pass receptions also tied a Clemson record for a running back. His 83-yard reception was the longest in Clemson history by a running back (breaking his own record of 82 yards against Boston College in 2006), and it was the fourth longest scoring pass in Clemson history overall.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Edwin Williams, Maryland, Center, 6-3, 315, Sr., Washington, D.C. Williams graded out as the Terps' top offensive linemen in Saturday's win over North Carolina. The senior saw action in all 85 offensive plays and was credited with five big blocks. He helped open holes for running backs Da'Rel Scott (129) and Davin Meggett (86), who combined for 215 rushing yards (5.1 ypc) in less than ideal playing conditions. Williams and the offensive line also allowed just one sack of quarterback Chris Turner in his 31 pass attempts.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN-- Marcus Robinson, Miami, DE, 6-1, 231, Fr., Homestead, Fla.
Robinson led a Miami defense that held Virginia Tech to 77 yards rushing on Thursday night. He recorded a career-best three sacks in his second career start and finished the game with a team-high seven tackles which included four tackles for loss. He had a sack just before halftime which knocked Virginia Tech out of good field position and resulted in a missed 51-yard field goal. He added two sacks in the third quarter as Virginia Tech had minus-11 yards of total offense in the quarter.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Marcellus Bowman, Boston College, Safety, 6-2, 217, Jr., Girard, Ohio Bowman returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of Boston College's 27-17 win over Florida State. It was the Eagles' third interception return for a touchdown of the season and marked the sixth consecutive game in which Boston College defense or special teams have scored a touchdown. Bowman also recorded a sack for a nine-yard loss in the second quarter to force a FSU field goal.
SPECIALIST-- Matt Bosher, Miami, P/PK, 6-0, 202, So., Jupiter, Fla.
Bosher averaged 42.0 yards on five punts, which included a long of 45 yards in Miami's 16-14 win over Virginia Tech on Thursday night. The Lou Groza Award semifinalist also was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals. He made kicks from 21 yards, 31 yards and 23 yards. His 23-yarder with 11:58 left in the fourth was the eventual game-winner. He is now 16-of-18 in field goal attempts this season.
ROOKIE-- Russell Wilson, NC State, Quarterback, 5-11, 191, R-Fr., Richmond, Va.
Wilson passed for 152 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions, in NC State's upset win over Wake Forest. He completed 16 of 33 pass attempts and also carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards and a touchdown. He was NC State's leading rusher for the game. Wilson was responsible for all three of the Wolfpack's touchdowns and 221 yards of total offense. He ran for 69 yards on 14 carries including a four-yard scamper for a touchdown. In attempting 33 passes without an interception against the Demon Deacons, Wilson extended his streak of consecutive passes without an interception to 175, second-longest in school history, four short of the school record.
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Monday, November 17, 2008
Road To Tampa Bay Week 12 Summary
After last week's game play, this is how the team's stack up in the race to the Road To Tampa Bay....Maryland crept into the Top 25 at # 22, Miami is back in at # 23, and North Carolina remains in at # 25.
Current Standings:
(Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Maryland (4-2) (7-3)
Florida State (4-3) (7-3)
Wake Forest (4-3) (6-4)
Boston College (3-3) (7-3)
Clemson (3-4) (5-5)
NC State (2-4) (4-6)
Coastal Division
Miami (4-2) (7-3)
Georgia Tech (4-3) (7-3)
North Carolina (3-3) (7-3)
Virginia Tech (3-3) (6-4)
Virginia (3-3) (5-5)
Duke (1-5) (4-6)
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Current Standings:
(Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Maryland (4-2) (7-3)
Florida State (4-3) (7-3)
Wake Forest (4-3) (6-4)
Boston College (3-3) (7-3)
Clemson (3-4) (5-5)
NC State (2-4) (4-6)
Coastal Division
Miami (4-2) (7-3)
Georgia Tech (4-3) (7-3)
North Carolina (3-3) (7-3)
Virginia Tech (3-3) (6-4)
Virginia (3-3) (5-5)
Duke (1-5) (4-6)
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Week 12 on The Road To Tampa Bay
Another elimination weekend for the 12 ACC schools as each fights its way down the Road To Tampa Bay.
Thursday, November 13
Virginia Tech at Miami
Saturday, November 15
Duke at Clemson
Wake Forest at NC State
North Carolina at Maryland
Boston College at Florida State
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Thursday, November 13
Virginia Tech at Miami
Saturday, November 15
Duke at Clemson
Wake Forest at NC State
North Carolina at Maryland
Boston College at Florida State
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RTTB Street Team hits Miami and Tallahassee
The Road To Tampa Bay Street Team will be in Miami and Tallahassee this weekend to help fans get ready for the 2008 ACC Football Championship in Tampa, Florida!
Look for The Road To Tampa Bay booth and street team in Miami on Thursday night and in Tallahassee on Saturday.
Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, grab some cool stuff, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets.
Tickets are on sale now at www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com !
Look for The Road To Tampa Bay booth and street team in Miami on Thursday night and in Tallahassee on Saturday.
Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, grab some cool stuff, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets.
Tickets are on sale now at www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com !
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Outstanding Players of Week 11
Here are the players of the week from Week 11....
OFFENSIVE BACK—Darren Evans, Virginia Tech, RB, 6-0, 215, r-Fr., Indianapolis, Ind. Evans ran for a school-record 253 yards on 32 carries in Tech's 23-13 win over No. 23 Maryland on Thursday night at Lane Stadium. He also caught two passes for 20 yards for 273 all-purpose yards. Evans ripped off runs of 50 and 45 yards en route to breaking the record. He also broke 12 tackles and scored a touchdown, his ninth of the season.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN—Rodney Hudson, Florida State, OT, 6-2, 290, S., Mobile, Ala.
Hudson once again recorded the best grade on the line as he helped FSU rush for 266 yards and three TDs against Clemson. Hudson led the team for the fifth time in nine games with an 89% grade overall and an unprecedented 98% grade versus the run. He had two knockdowns and in 40 run plays he received a passing grade 39 times. The 266 yards rushing by the FSU offense marked the third-highest rushing total of the season for the Seminoles and the fourth time overall FSU has eclipsed 200 yards on the ground.
CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN— Neefy Moffett, Florida State, DT, 6-1, 255, Sr., Palm Bay, Fla. Moffett only recorded two tackles in the game, but his game-tying 18-yard interception return touchdown knotted the score at 10-10. The interception return for points was the first by a FSU interior lineman in almost two decades. Moffett also recorded his third sack of the season when he dropped Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper for a 13-yard loss. Overall, Moffett and the Seminole defensive line limited the Tigers to a total of 79 yards rushing combined.
Mark Herzlich, Boston College, LB, 6-4, 238, Jr., Wayne, Pa.
Herzlich recorded 11 tackles, 10 solos, and three pass breakups in the Eagles’ 17-0 win over Notre Dame. The junior linebacker was instrumental in Boston College’s first shutout win over the Irish in series history and the first time that Notre Dame has been held scoreless this season. The Eagles forced five turnovers and held the Notre Dame rushing attack to just 66 yards rushing, their second lowest total of the season.
DEFENSIVE BACK—Paul Anderson, Boston College, SS, 6-11, 211, Sr., Staten Island, N.Y. Anderson picked off two passes, returning one for 76 yards for a touchdown and intercepting another in the endzone as the Eagles shutout Notre Dame, 17-0 on Saturday. The interception return was the longest of his career and his first defensive touchdown. The Eagles now have three interception returns for over 60-yards, two for touchdowns.
SPECIALIST— Graham Gano, Florida State, PK/P, 6-1, 197, Sr., Pensacola, Fla.
Gano handled the placekicking and punting duties on Saturday against Clemson, kicking a total of 18 times in the 41-27 win over the Tigers. He made his 16th and 17th consecutive field goals from 52 and 37 to extend his streak of consecutive games with a 50+ yard field goal to five. His hang time on eight kickoffs and three punts held Clemson to only 87 yards on returns.
ROOKIE— Brandon Pendergrass, Wake Forest, RB, 5-9, 200, R-Fr., Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Pendergrass posted his first career 100-yard rushing game with 110 yards on a career-high 27 carries against Virginia on Saturday. Pendergrass rushed for a 1-yard touchdown run that put the Deacons ahead 21-3 late in the second quarter. During that touchdown drive, Pendergrass rushed for 59 yards including a 19-yard gain to the Virginia nine-yard line.
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OFFENSIVE BACK—Darren Evans, Virginia Tech, RB, 6-0, 215, r-Fr., Indianapolis, Ind. Evans ran for a school-record 253 yards on 32 carries in Tech's 23-13 win over No. 23 Maryland on Thursday night at Lane Stadium. He also caught two passes for 20 yards for 273 all-purpose yards. Evans ripped off runs of 50 and 45 yards en route to breaking the record. He also broke 12 tackles and scored a touchdown, his ninth of the season.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN—Rodney Hudson, Florida State, OT, 6-2, 290, S., Mobile, Ala.
Hudson once again recorded the best grade on the line as he helped FSU rush for 266 yards and three TDs against Clemson. Hudson led the team for the fifth time in nine games with an 89% grade overall and an unprecedented 98% grade versus the run. He had two knockdowns and in 40 run plays he received a passing grade 39 times. The 266 yards rushing by the FSU offense marked the third-highest rushing total of the season for the Seminoles and the fourth time overall FSU has eclipsed 200 yards on the ground.
CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN— Neefy Moffett, Florida State, DT, 6-1, 255, Sr., Palm Bay, Fla. Moffett only recorded two tackles in the game, but his game-tying 18-yard interception return touchdown knotted the score at 10-10. The interception return for points was the first by a FSU interior lineman in almost two decades. Moffett also recorded his third sack of the season when he dropped Clemson quarterback Cullen Harper for a 13-yard loss. Overall, Moffett and the Seminole defensive line limited the Tigers to a total of 79 yards rushing combined.
Mark Herzlich, Boston College, LB, 6-4, 238, Jr., Wayne, Pa.
Herzlich recorded 11 tackles, 10 solos, and three pass breakups in the Eagles’ 17-0 win over Notre Dame. The junior linebacker was instrumental in Boston College’s first shutout win over the Irish in series history and the first time that Notre Dame has been held scoreless this season. The Eagles forced five turnovers and held the Notre Dame rushing attack to just 66 yards rushing, their second lowest total of the season.
DEFENSIVE BACK—Paul Anderson, Boston College, SS, 6-11, 211, Sr., Staten Island, N.Y. Anderson picked off two passes, returning one for 76 yards for a touchdown and intercepting another in the endzone as the Eagles shutout Notre Dame, 17-0 on Saturday. The interception return was the longest of his career and his first defensive touchdown. The Eagles now have three interception returns for over 60-yards, two for touchdowns.
SPECIALIST— Graham Gano, Florida State, PK/P, 6-1, 197, Sr., Pensacola, Fla.
Gano handled the placekicking and punting duties on Saturday against Clemson, kicking a total of 18 times in the 41-27 win over the Tigers. He made his 16th and 17th consecutive field goals from 52 and 37 to extend his streak of consecutive games with a 50+ yard field goal to five. His hang time on eight kickoffs and three punts held Clemson to only 87 yards on returns.
ROOKIE— Brandon Pendergrass, Wake Forest, RB, 5-9, 200, R-Fr., Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Pendergrass posted his first career 100-yard rushing game with 110 yards on a career-high 27 carries against Virginia on Saturday. Pendergrass rushed for a 1-yard touchdown run that put the Deacons ahead 21-3 late in the second quarter. During that touchdown drive, Pendergrass rushed for 59 yards including a 19-yard gain to the Virginia nine-yard line.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Road To Tampa Bay Week 11 Summary
The race is shaping up and it looks to be a photo finish down the Road To Tampa Bay. The ACC keeps two teams in the Top 25 this week with North Carolina at # 17 and Florida State at # 20.
Current Standings: (Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Florida State (4-2) (7-2)
Wake Forest (4-2) (6-3)
Maryland (3-2) (6-3)
Boston College (2-3) (6-3)
Clemson (2-4) (4-5)
NC State (1-4) (3-6)
Coastal Division
North Carolina (3-2) (7-2)
Miami (3-2) (6-3)
Virginia Tech (3-2) (6-3)
Georgia Tech (4-3) (7-3)
Virginia (3-3) (5-5)
Duke (1-4) (4-5)
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Current Standings: (Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Florida State (4-2) (7-2)
Wake Forest (4-2) (6-3)
Maryland (3-2) (6-3)
Boston College (2-3) (6-3)
Clemson (2-4) (4-5)
NC State (1-4) (3-6)
Coastal Division
North Carolina (3-2) (7-2)
Miami (3-2) (6-3)
Virginia Tech (3-2) (6-3)
Georgia Tech (4-3) (7-3)
Virginia (3-3) (5-5)
Duke (1-4) (4-5)
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
RTTB street tour continues to Blacksburg and Chapel Hill
The Road To Tampa Bay Street Team is heads to Blacksburg, VA and Chapel Hill, NC this
weekend to help fans get ready for the 2008 ACC Football Championship in Tampa, Florida!
Look for The Road To Tampa Bay booth and street team in Blacksburg on Thursday night and in Chapel Hill on Saturday.
Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, grab some cool stuff, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets.
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weekend to help fans get ready for the 2008 ACC Football Championship in Tampa, Florida!
Look for The Road To Tampa Bay booth and street team in Blacksburg on Thursday night and in Chapel Hill on Saturday.
Stop by the booth for pictures with the Championship trophy, grab some cool stuff, enter to win ACC Championship Tickets.
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Week 11 on the Road To Tampa Bay
A huge weekend for ACC teams as they travel on their way down the Road To Tampa Bay. With a 5-way tie in the Coastal Division and two teams on the brink of being eliminated in the Atlantic Divison, this could serve as the separation Saturday.
Thursday, Nov. 6th
# 23 Maryland at Virginia Tech
Saturday, Nov. 8th
#20 Georgia Tech at #19 North Carolina
Clemson at # 22 Florida State
Virginia at Wake Forest
NC State at Duke
Notre Dame at Boston College
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Thursday, Nov. 6th
# 23 Maryland at Virginia Tech
Saturday, Nov. 8th
#20 Georgia Tech at #19 North Carolina
Clemson at # 22 Florida State
Virginia at Wake Forest
NC State at Duke
Notre Dame at Boston College
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Week 10 Players of the Week
Week 10 has passed and with only 4 weeks to go on the Road To Tampa Bay, we take a look at last week's standouts...
OFFENSIVE BACK--C.J. Spiller, Clemson, Running Back, 5-11, 190, Jr., Lake Butler, Fla. Spiller had 242 all-purpose yards to lead the way in Clemson's 27-21 win over Boston College. The junior had six receptions out of the backfield for 105 yards, a Clemson record for reception yards by a running back in a single game. Spiller also had 8 carries for 55 yards, a 64-yard kickoff return that changed the momentum of the game in the fourth period and led to Clemson's winning touchdown. He also added an 18-yard punt return.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Thomas Austin, Clemson, OG/C, 6-3, 295, Jr. Camden, S.C.
Austin graded 82 percent with five knockdowns and did not allow a sack in playing two different positions in Clemson's win over Boston College. Austin had started the first seven games at center, he moved to left guard for the Boston College game. Austin played all 69 snaps, 60 at guard and nine at center in the victory.
CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN--Boo Robinson, Wake Forest, DL, 6-2, 325, R-Jr., Monroe, La. Robinson led all of Wake's defensive linemen with nine tackles including two solos and seven assists in the Deacon's 33-30 overtime win over Duke. Robinson also recorded a tackle for loss of one yard.
--Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech, DE, 6-7, 260, Sr., Selma, Ala.
Johnson sacked Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder for a loss of 10 yards and forced a fumble in the process in Georgia Tech's 31-28 win over 16th ranked Florida State. The Yellow Jackets recovered the fumble and went on to score a touchdown on the next possession. He also added a solo tackles in the game.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest, CB, 5-9, 190, R-Sr., Pahokee, Fla.
Smith had two interceptions, a blocked punt and a pair of tackles in Wake Forest's 33-30 overtime win over Duke. Smith's first interception of the day came with 12:44 remaining in the third quarter and led to a touchdown that gave Wake Forest a 19-7 lead. His second interception came in overtime and sealed the Deacon win. Smith's blocked punt came with 1:59 to play in the first quarter and went out of the end zone for a safety to give Wake Forest a 9-7 lead.
SPECIALIST--Shane Popham, Wake Forest, PK, 5-11, 192, R-Fr., Crestview Hills, Ky.
Popham, a redshirt freshman, booted a career-high three field goals and scored 11 points in Wake Forest's 33-30 win over Duke. Popham hit from 24 and 44 yards in regulation and added a 28-yarder in overtime to provide Wake Forest's winning points. Popham was a perfect 3-for-3 on the day in field goal attempts.
ROOKIE--Jacory Harris, Miami, Quarterback, 6-4, 185, Fr., Miami, Fla.
Harris rallied the Hurricanes on the road at Virginia throwing two touchdowns - a game-tying TD in the final minutes of regulation and the go-head score in overtime as Miami defeated the Cavaliers, 24-17, in overtime. He completed 12-of-21 passes (57.1 percent) for 160 yards and two touchdowns.
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OFFENSIVE BACK--C.J. Spiller, Clemson, Running Back, 5-11, 190, Jr., Lake Butler, Fla. Spiller had 242 all-purpose yards to lead the way in Clemson's 27-21 win over Boston College. The junior had six receptions out of the backfield for 105 yards, a Clemson record for reception yards by a running back in a single game. Spiller also had 8 carries for 55 yards, a 64-yard kickoff return that changed the momentum of the game in the fourth period and led to Clemson's winning touchdown. He also added an 18-yard punt return.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN--Thomas Austin, Clemson, OG/C, 6-3, 295, Jr. Camden, S.C.
Austin graded 82 percent with five knockdowns and did not allow a sack in playing two different positions in Clemson's win over Boston College. Austin had started the first seven games at center, he moved to left guard for the Boston College game. Austin played all 69 snaps, 60 at guard and nine at center in the victory.
CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN--Boo Robinson, Wake Forest, DL, 6-2, 325, R-Jr., Monroe, La. Robinson led all of Wake's defensive linemen with nine tackles including two solos and seven assists in the Deacon's 33-30 overtime win over Duke. Robinson also recorded a tackle for loss of one yard.
--Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech, DE, 6-7, 260, Sr., Selma, Ala.
Johnson sacked Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder for a loss of 10 yards and forced a fumble in the process in Georgia Tech's 31-28 win over 16th ranked Florida State. The Yellow Jackets recovered the fumble and went on to score a touchdown on the next possession. He also added a solo tackles in the game.
DEFENSIVE BACK--Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest, CB, 5-9, 190, R-Sr., Pahokee, Fla.
Smith had two interceptions, a blocked punt and a pair of tackles in Wake Forest's 33-30 overtime win over Duke. Smith's first interception of the day came with 12:44 remaining in the third quarter and led to a touchdown that gave Wake Forest a 19-7 lead. His second interception came in overtime and sealed the Deacon win. Smith's blocked punt came with 1:59 to play in the first quarter and went out of the end zone for a safety to give Wake Forest a 9-7 lead.
SPECIALIST--Shane Popham, Wake Forest, PK, 5-11, 192, R-Fr., Crestview Hills, Ky.
Popham, a redshirt freshman, booted a career-high three field goals and scored 11 points in Wake Forest's 33-30 win over Duke. Popham hit from 24 and 44 yards in regulation and added a 28-yarder in overtime to provide Wake Forest's winning points. Popham was a perfect 3-for-3 on the day in field goal attempts.
ROOKIE--Jacory Harris, Miami, Quarterback, 6-4, 185, Fr., Miami, Fla.
Harris rallied the Hurricanes on the road at Virginia throwing two touchdowns - a game-tying TD in the final minutes of regulation and the go-head score in overtime as Miami defeated the Cavaliers, 24-17, in overtime. He completed 12-of-21 passes (57.1 percent) for 160 yards and two touchdowns.
Tickets are available for the ACC Football Championship at www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com for only $25!
Monday, November 3, 2008
The Road To Tampa Bay Week 10 summary....
Plenty of upsets this weekend have now sent the conference back into a scramble for first place in both divisions. The ACC heads into this week with 4 teams in the Top 25...North Carolina # 19, Georgia Tech # 22, Maryland # 23, and Florida State # 24.
Current Standings:(Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Maryland (3-1) (6-2)
Florida State (3-2) (6-2)
Wake Forest (3-2) (5-3)
Boston College (2-3) (5-3)
Clemson (2-3) (4-4)
NC State (0-4) (2-6)
Coastal Division
Georgia Tech (4-2) (7-2)
Miami (3-2) (6-3)
Virginia (3-2) (5-4)
North Carolina (2-2) (6-2)
Virginia Tech (2-2) (5-3)
Duke (1-3) (4-4)
ACC Championship tickets for only $25 at www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com
Current Standings:(Team/conference record/overall record)
Atlantic Division
Maryland (3-1) (6-2)
Florida State (3-2) (6-2)
Wake Forest (3-2) (5-3)
Boston College (2-3) (5-3)
Clemson (2-3) (4-4)
NC State (0-4) (2-6)
Coastal Division
Georgia Tech (4-2) (7-2)
Miami (3-2) (6-3)
Virginia (3-2) (5-4)
North Carolina (2-2) (6-2)
Virginia Tech (2-2) (5-3)
Duke (1-3) (4-4)
ACC Championship tickets for only $25 at www.TheRoadToTampaBay.com
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