Preferred Walk-Ons

The Cavalanche

UVA's upset victory over Florida State was a euphoric moment for the Cavalier fan base and a signature win for head coach Tony Elliott. We discussed the biggest takeaways from one of the best games of the college football season and analyzed what it means for the ACC race going forward.
 
Topics for discussion include:
Virginia's victory over Florida State and what it means for the future of the Cavaliers' program
NC State's embarrassing home loss against Virginia Tech and evaluating Dave Doeren's tenure
Analysis and picks for every game on the ACC schedule this weekend
Other interesting college football games in Week 6
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!
 

Christmas in September

An epic weekend of college football starts on Friday in Charlottesville and doesn't let up until late night on Saturday. With marquee matchups taking place across the country, which teams will solidify their resume as true contenders? In this episode, we preview the upcoming weekend of college football, both in the ACC and beyond, while taking time to laugh at Clemson and UNC for their misfortunes.
 
Topics for discussion include:
The ACC's new football scheduling model
Embarrassing losses for Clemson and UNC
Picks and analysis of every Week 5 ACC game
Marquee matchups around the country this Saturday
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!

Pry-re Fest in Blacksburg

Two high-profile losses rocked the ACC in Week 3. Virginia Tech's embarrassing home loss to ODU brought an end to the Brent Pry era in Blacksburg. Meanwhile, perennial juggernaut Clemson lost its second game of the season in Atlanta. Where do things stand in the ACC as we get into conference play?
 
Topics for discussion include:
Virginia Tech's decision to fire Brent Pry and where the Hokies might go next 
Clemson losing its air of invincibility in the ACC
Picks and analysis for every Week 4 game in the ACC
Other interesting games on the Week 4 schedule
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!

Unpacking the Pack with Noah Fleischman

On this week's episode, we spoke with Noah Fleischman of The Wolfpacker and On3 to debrief the exciting non-conference game between NC State and Virginia. Noah provided his perspective on strengths and areas for concern from both teams, fan base expectations, and the race for the ACC title. 
 
Topics for discussion include:
Takeaways from the UVA-NC State game, reactions from the two fan bases, and what to expect the rest of the season
Previews for every ACC game on the Week 3 schedule and other games of interest around the country
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!
 
You can find Noah's reporting on NC State sports at TheWolfpacker.com and on X (@fleischman_noah). 

Chapel Hell

The opening week of the college football season was a mixed bag for ACC supporters. Statement wins by Georgia Tech, Florida State, and Miami were offset by losses from Virginia Tech, Clemson, and North Carolina. We discussed whether our perceptions have changed about the state of the conference race and looked ahead to Week 2.
 
Topics for discussion include:
Bill Belichick's disastrous first game at UNC 
Biggest surprises from Week 1 ACC games 
Predictions and storylines for every ACC game in Week 2
Other important games from around the country taking place this weekend
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!

We Are So Back: An ACC Week 1 Preview

Our long national nightmare is over. Starting on Thursday night, we will have five consecutive days to binge college football. We celebrated the return of the season by discussing the biggest matchups of Week 1 and breaking down every Atlantic Coast Conference game this weekend. 
In this episode, we:
Recap an eventful Week 0 including close games in Hawai'i and Ireland
Preview every Week 1 ACC football game with the top storylines and betting analysis
Discuss other intriguing games from around the country this weekend including Texas vs. Ohio State
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!

To the House with Joe Reed

With college football finally back on the schedule this week, we wanted to talk to one of the best special teams weapons the ACC has ever seen. All-American kick returner and wideout Joe Reed stopped by to talk about his college and professional career, the importance of special teams, and experiences with ACC fan bases.
 
Topics for discussion include:
Joe's life following his football career (0:00-5:17)
The most memorable moments from Joe's illustrious career at UVA
What it feels like to change the game with a special teams play
The preparation required for playing multiple positions
The enduring relationships formed with coaches during his time at UVA
Feelings about NIL, the transfer portal, and opposing fan bases
Difficulties in transitioning to the NFL during the pandemic
What Joe would like to see from UVA this season
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!

The ACC Owns Labor Day with Ryan Nanni

On this week's episode, we spoke with Ryan Nanni, one of the most prolific and insightful college football podcasters in the business. His newest podcast collaboration, Phantom Island, explores difficult and intriguing questions across the sports landscape. 
 
Topics for our discussion include:
The goal of Phantom Island and the state of sports media
Fandom and appreciating all that college football has to offer
The psychology of NC State fandom
The most intriguing storylines for the ACC heading into the season
How the ACC can reclaim national respectability
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!
 
You can subscribe to Ryan's Phantom Island podcast by going to PhantomIsland.show. You can also follow him on Bluesky (@celebrityhottub.bsky.social‬) or Twitter (@celebrityhottub). 

ACC Where Are They Now?

Change is constant in the world of college sports. Between neverending conference realignment and athlete movement in the transfer portal, it can be difficult for fans to keep track of their favorite college sports teams. As we countdown the final weeks in the lead-up to the season, we wanted to educate ACC fans on the changes they may have missed this offseason. 
 
Topics for discussion include:
Rumors of handshake agreements with UNC and UVA leaving the ACC
Former ACC football coaches and players who have new homes for the upcoming season
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!

Media Days Takeaways

The ACC Football Kickoff is currently taking place in Charlotte. We listened through hours of coach speak and platitudes to discuss the most important takeaways for the conference and college sports. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
Virginia Tech's recent non-NCAA championships
Jim Phillips comments at ACC Media Days and the stability of the conference
Expansion of the NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff
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!