Preferred Walk-Ons

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
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).

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
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

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
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

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
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 
 
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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). 

ACC Basketball Hot Takes

No league has started the college basketball season hotter than the ACC. All 15 teams who played on Monday's opening night came away with wins. To preview the upcoming season, we came up with our hottest takes to watch for as the season progresses. Topics for discussion include:
Top takeaways from the opening night of the college basketball season
Our hottest takes for the ACC basketball season
Picks and stats for every ACC football game in Week 11
The most intriguing games to watch this Saturday from around the country
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).

The College Sports Equinox

On Monday, American professional sports fans were just treated to the "equinox" with all four leagues playing games on the same day. For fans of college sports, we are rapidly approaching the overlap of meaningful football games with the beginning of the basketball season. In this episode, we preview a critical weekend of college football games and provide analysis of what to expect this season on the hardwood. Topics for discussion include:
What we learned from Week 9 of the college football season
Predictions and betting angles for every ACC game in Week 10
Previews for the national games of interest in Week 10, including Ohio State at Penn State
Coaches, players, and teams to watch for the upcoming college basketball season
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

Farewell, Coach

On Friday, Tony Bennett shocked the college basketball world by announcing his immediate retirement. We reflect on his legacy at Virginia and the broader college basketball landscape that led to his decision to step away. Topics for discussion include:
Tony Bennett's legacy at UVA and what he brought to the game of basketball
Takeaways from Week 8 of the college football season
Predictions and best bets for every ACC football game in Week 9
National games of interest to watch this weekend
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).

Are There Any Great Teams? (CFB Week 8 Preview)

Week 7 provided a number of close calls for College Football Playoff contenders. With a second straight weekend of high-profile games on the docket, who will emerge as the frontrunner for the national championship? In this episode, we discuss:
Whether it is a "down year" for the SEC
Dan Lanning's strategic use of a "too many men" penalty
Our picks and best bets for every ACC football game in Week 8
National games of interest including Texas-Georgia and Tennessee-Alabama
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).