Preferred Walk-Ons

Why Not Them? An ACC Tournament Preview

On the eve of the men's ACC basketball tournament, the basketball world received shocking news out of Raleigh. A year after winning the conference tournament and taking his team to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts has been fired from NC State. We analyzed the decision and whether any ACC teams are capable of making a similar run in this year's tournament. Topics for discussion include:
NC State's decision to fire Kevin Keatts and what it means for other conference coaching vacancies
The most intriguing matchups and dark horses for the men's ACC Tournament
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Fresh Blood for the ACC

With the ACC having a tough year in men's college basketball, is it time for the conference to explore a merger with the Big East? We explore that topic and look ahead to the upcoming ACC tournament. Topics for discussion include:
The possible partnership of the ACC and the Big East
The ACC's bubble situation approaching March Madness
Current matchups in the ACC Tournament
Miami's potential hire of Jai Lucas and the weirdly secretive extension of Hubert Davis at UNC
National contenders in the ACC for women's college basketball

On the ACC Hot Seat

With only a few weeks left in college basketball's regular season, we analyzed the job security of ACC basketball coaches. Which coaches are safe at their current schools and which should start updating their CV? Topics for discussion include:
Duke's first loss of the season, UNC's tournament hopes, and the ascension of Clemson
Which ACC basketball coaches are on the hot seat
Ron Sanchez's prospects of getting another season at UVA
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College Basketball Chaos

The first weekend of February was fun for casual college basketball fans but less encouraging for supporters of Virginia and NC State. As the ACC title race heats up, we look at the most surprising teams in the conference and analyze whether anyone can stop Duke from an undefeated season. In this episode, we discuss: 
How the Luka Dončić trade impacts the ACC
The prospect of NC State and UVA missing the ACC Tournament
The biggest surprises in the ACC and which teams could make a run in the conference tournament
How a wild weekend of upsets sets the stage for March Madness
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New Year, New Conference

The winter months have not been kind to fans of the Atlantic Coast Conference. With a poor showing in bowl season and the College Football Playoffs and mediocre prospects for March Madness, the ACC has been difficult to defend. We discuss our fandom of the conference and college sports generally, before turning our attention to the CFP semifinals. In this episode, we:
Assess the strength of the ACC amidst the changing landscape of college sports
Analyze the CFP quarterfinals, including Texas' controversial win over Arizona State
Preview the CFP semifinals with picks against the spread
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Playoffs? You Kidding Me?

At long last, the expanded College Football Playoff is here! We have you covered with analysis of the four first round games taking place this weekend and a recap of the Heisman Trophy race. Topics for discussion include:
Whether Bill Belichick will be successful at UNC
Whether Travis Hunter was a worthy Heisman Trophy winner
Our picks against the spread for the first round of the College Football Playoff
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The Duality of the ACC

For fans of the Atlantic Coast Conference, it was a confusing week. On the one hand, two conference teams were able to punch tickets to the College Football Playoff. However, it was also a disastrous week for basketball teams looking for resume building opportunities. In this episode, we analyze both college football and basketball to see where the conference stands. Topics for discussion include:
Bill Belichick interviewing for the UNC football opening
Reactions to the release of the College Football Playoff bracket
The most interesting bowl games outside of the CFP
ACC basketball's poor performance in non-conference games over the first month of the season
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The Fallout with Preston Willett

College football rivalry week produced some shocking upsets and unprecedented postgame fighting. However, for Virginia fans, it was an all too familiar result. After missing bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season, where do the Cavaliers go from here? We spoke to TheSabre.com reporter and Hoos On Podcast host Preston Willett about the path to relevance for the Virginia football team. Topics for discussion include:
The rise of "flag planting" as a way of taunting rivals
How to evaluate the UVA football season and next steps for the program with Preston Willett
Preston's take on the first month of the season for Virginia basketball
Championship weekend and teams vying for at large bids in the College Football Playoff
The most anticipated games of the ACC-SEC Basketball Challenge
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Rivalry Week

The last weekend of the college football season is upon and filled to the brim with rivalry games. With bowl eligibility and conference championship berths still on the line across the country, will we be treated to one last calamitous weekend of football? In this episode, we discuss:
The interesting history of SMU's mascot, Peruna
Major shake ups in the College Football Playoff after upsets in Week 13
Two chaotic endings that reaffirm our love for college football
Previews and picks for every ACC game in Week 14
Other rivalry games from around the country we are paying attention to this weekend
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

College Football Playoff Mock Draft

After a bye week, we are back and ready to analyze the stretch run of the college football season. As we enter the final weeks of the regular season, which College Football Playoff contenders have a legitimate chance of winning it all? In this week's episode, we discuss:
A mock draft for the CFP hopefuls most likely to win the national championship
The Week 13 ACC football schedule with picks, analysis, and betting advice
The most interesting national games to watch this Saturday
How the start of the season for ACC basketball will impact the number of teams that make March Madness
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).