Preferred Walk-Ons

CFP, ACC, and UNC

We have football and basketball to discuss this week. The College Football Playoff released its first rankings and UVA is currently in the field. Can the ACC get two teams into the playoffs? We discuss that possibility and give our picks for Week 11.
 
We also invited Craig Marimpietri of the Point to the Passer podcast to discuss Carolina basketball and predictions for the upcoming college basketball season.
 
Topics for discussion include:
Virginia's placement in the CFP standings and what it says about perceptions of the ACC
Picks and analysis for every Week 11 ACC football game
Other college football games of interest around the country this weekend
Craig's perspective on a pivotal year for UNC basketball
Predictions and hot takes for the upcoming ACC basketball 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!
 
Listen to Craig's work on the Point to the Passer podcast. You can follow him on Twitter (@PointPasserPod) and on YouTube as well.

Carousels and Roller Coasters

It's been a chaotic October for college football coaches and fans of the Virginia Cavaliers. LSU has added another high-profile opening to the coaching carousel, while UVA secured its third overtime win of the season by inches. In this week's episode, we discuss the state of the ACC and preview a pivotal weekend of college football.
 
Topics for discussion include:
Brian Kelly's termination at LSU and what it means for the coaching carousel
How worried UVA fans should be after several consecutive nail-biting wins
Previews and picks of every ACC game on the Week 10 slate
Best bets and 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!

Six More Weeks of Winning

We're halfway through a college football season that is full of surprises. In the ACC, teams like Virginia and Georgia Tech have defied expectations, while Florida State, Clemson, and North Carolina have underachieved. We discuss the ACC race at the midpoint of the season and preview a pivotal weekend in the conference.
 
Topics for discussion include:
Penn State moving on from James Franklin and what it means for the coaching carousel
The ACC's biggest surprises through the first half of the season
Picks and analysis of every Week 8 ACC football game
The most interesting national games 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!

Move Bill, Get Out The Way

Following an embarrassing blowout loss to Clemson, North Carolina has faced days of negative press coverage and rumors about Bill Belichick's future in Chapel Hill. Meanwhile, Virginia, a team with no preseason buzz, remains undefeated going into the bye week. In this episode, we discuss the trajectory of both programs and give our picks for the Week 7 slate of games.
 
Topics for discussion include:
The ongoing calamity with Bill Belichick's tenure at UNC
Virginia's gutsy win at Louisville and the soaring expectations of the Cavalier fan base
Penn State's shocking upset at UCLA
Picks and analysis of every ACC game in Week 7
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!

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!