Preferred Walk-Ons

100th Episode Spectacular

We commemorated the 100th episode of the podcast by doing two of our favorite things: celebrating the success of the ACC and talking about college football betting. In this episode, we discuss the College World Series and preview ACC football teams that are under- and overrated by Vegas prognosticators.
 
Topics for discussion include:
The ACC's success in the Regional rounds of the NCAA Baseball Tournament
Brian O'Connor leaving UVA to accept a job at Mississippi State
Vegas projections of season win totals for ACC football teams and best preseason bets
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

CFP Power Grab

The ACC faces economic headwinds in trying to keep up with other major conferences. Now, commissioners of the SEC and Big 10 are attempting to stack the College Football Playoff deck in their favor. What can the ACC do to fight for survival while still advocating for the good of the game?
 
In this episode, we discuss: 
ACC coaches providing unflattering anonymous feedback about Virginia football
College football's search for an equitable playoff system
Overzealous fan expectations of incoming basketball transfers
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Recruiting Stories with Joe Tipton

Everyday brings new surprises for college sports fans in the era of the transfer portal. No one is more connected to college basketball recruiting than On3's Joe Tipton. We discussed how he has become one of the most influential reporters in the sport and the behind the scenes stories that have defined the offseason.
 
In this episode, we:
Discuss the pros and cons of the new scheduling model for ACC basketball (0:00-9:08)
Debate whether UVA and NC State are capable contenders in the new college basketball landscape
Ask Joe Tipton about his career as a college basketball insider and get his unique perspective on the chaos of modern day recruiting (15:48-54:05)
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
 
Be sure to follow Joe Tipton on Twitter (@TiptonEdits) and read his ongoing reporting with On3. 

New Look Hoos with Preston Willett

Virginia's football and basketball programs have experienced significant roster turnover this offseason. What should Cavaliers' fans expect in pivotal years for both teams? TheSabre.com contributor and Hoos On Podcast host Preston Willett joins the show to discuss:
What fans should expect from the Virginia football team this fall after a complete roster overhaul
Ryan Odom's success in rebuilding the Virginia basketball team
Virginia baseball's NCAA tournament chances
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 
 
Follow Preston Willett on Twitter and subscribe to the Hoos On Podcast. 

Is the ACC Battling Back?

After a season in which only four ACC teams made the NCAA Tournament, programs appear to be investing significant money in the transfer portal to be competitive in 2026. In this episode, we discuss how the conference is responding to the ever-changing college sports landscape and how the ambiguity about eligibility rules is shaping the offseason. 
 
Topics for discussion include:
The Savannah Bananas game at Clemson
How ACC basketball programs are faring in the transfer portal
Whether the NCAA should change eligibility rules for its athletes
Bill Belichick's awkward interview and its impact on UNC football

I Let You Have One: An NFL Draft Preview

This is our 2025 NFL Draft preview episode! Which college players are poised for superstardom on Sundays and which will leave fans disappointed? In this episode, we discuss:
A missed connection with a possible fan of the show
Coach Prime calling out Virginia football for recruiting his players
Our overall impressions of this draft class and the buzz around Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter
Which quarterbacks are worth the risk of using a first-round draft pick
The most intriguing skill position players at the top of mock drafts
The players with the biggest question marks entering the draft
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

March and Portal Madness

March Madness is over and it has ended in glory for the Florida Gators and Connecticut Huskies. Before transitioning to an offseason of transfer portal mayhem, we analyzed how these champions survived and advanced through the tournament and the legacies they leave behind. Topics for discussion include:
How Florida was able to orchestrate another come-from-behind victory over Houston
How fans are reacting to news from the transfer portal
What Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers mean to women's basketball
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

A Changing of the Guard in ACC Basketball with Kris Wright

There are sixteen teams still playing in the NCAA Tournament and only one of them represents the ACC. However, a new class of coaches bring promise to one of college basketball's premier conferences. We sat down with Kris Wright of TheSabre.com to discuss Virginia's new head coach and whether the ACC can bounce back from a disappointing season. In this episode, we discuss:
The experience of watching the NCAA Tournament in Seattle
What to expect from Ryan Odom's tenure in Charlottesville and UVA's place in the NIL landscape with Kris Wright
Whether NIL and the transfer portal are responsible for a chalky NCAA Tournament
The most intriguing storylines and best bets in the Sweet Sixteen
NC State hiring Will Wade and what it means for the ACC
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).

It's Time for Madness

After four long months, the NCAA Tournament is finally here! We've got you covered with everything you need to know to confidently lose your pool. In this episode, we discuss:
Duke's ACC Tournament championship and injury concerns
The Selection Committee's questionable decisions with UNC and Louisville
Best bets, upsets, compelling storylines, and Final Four picks from each region

An ACC Semifinal for the Ages

Our coverage of the ACC Tournament continues from Charlotte after two thrilling semifinal games. Both Duke and Louisville managed to survive after nearly giving away big leads, while North Carolina is left reeling on the bubble after a brutal lane violation. In this episode, we offer our quick reactions to both games, discuss UNC's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, and look ahead to the ACC Championship.
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).