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A Most Unenjoyable Experience

With two weeks left in the college basketball regular season, teams are making one final push to improve their tournament resumes. In this episode, we focus on the ACC bubble picture, and what each team, including Virginia, must do to punch their ticket to the Big Dance. Topics for discussion include:
A rant for the ages from Rick Pitino
A frustrating week from Virginia basketball and how it impacts the Cavaliers' tournament hopes
How public perceptions of the ACC are impacting conference teams on the bubble
College football's new "5 + 7" playoff model

Breaking Miami and Fixing Men's Basketball

After seven consecutive wins, the Virginia Cavaliers are back in contention for the ACC title and a spot in the NCAA tournament. We discuss the reasons for the Hoos' recent success and analyze the other ACC teams vying for an invite to March Madness. Topics for discussion include:
A vintage defensive performance from the Virginia basketball team
The ACC's NCAA tournament outlook and whether it is a down year for the conference
The metrics behind "Carolina Refs"
Proposals for how to fix men's college basketball

A Beeks Roadshow

Virginia basketball is riding high after four consecutive victories, including two on the road. Where do the Cavaliers fit in with the crowded race for ACC superiority? Plus, we take an initial look at the conference football schedule. Topics for discussion include:
Virginia basketball's recent ascent back to the NCAA Tournament bubble
Kevin Keatts on the hot seat at NC State
The struggles of Louisville basketball under Kenny Payne 
Mapping out the ultimate ACC fan road trip for the 2024 college football season

Anyone But Dabo

Nick Saban's retirement has reverberated across the college football landscape. Another critical coaching domino, Jim Harbaugh, may yet fall. We discuss a chaotic start to the college football offseason as well as how the ACC basketball picture is shaping up. Topics for discussion include:
Mascot dance offs and video game dynasties
The impact of Nick Saban's retirement on the coaching landscape
Jim Harbaugh exploring a return to the NFL
The biggest surprises from the first month of ACC play 
UVA's upcoming rivalry clash with Virginia Tech

Road Rage

With the college football season over, fans can fully turn their attention to conference play in college basketball. Unfortunately for UVA fans, the Hoos have struggled out of the gate on the road. We discussed Virginia's recent poor play and what it means long-term for a program that has dominated ACC play over the last decade. Topics for discussion include:
A thank you to everyone who came to our live watch party
Michigan's victory in the National Championship game
Analysis of Virginia's loss at NC State
How concerned UVA fans should be at the state of the program
 

Special Announcements (From Us and Florida State)

The ACC woke up on Christmas morning with a lawsuit in its stocking courtesy of Florida State University. Is the school right to challenge the conference's grant of rights or is it merely throwing a legal temper tantrum? Topics for discussion this week:
A special announcement for our Central Virginia listeners
Florida State's legal battle against the Atlantic Coast Conference and what it means for other member schools

Opting In for Bowl Season

With the transfer portal open and players making early declarations for the NFL Draft, college football bowl season is more chaotic than ever. We tried to cut through the confusion with a preview of this year's biggest matchups. Topics for discussion included:
Evaluating how our teams are doing in the transfer portal
Chip Kelly's proposal for fixing issues with NIL and realignment
New Year's Six bowl game previews and best bets
A historic blowout in college basketball

A CFP Without the ACC

The College Football Playoff is set, but it will not contain an ACC team this year. We talked about the committee's decision to leave out an undefeated Power 5 champion and how that impacts our excitement about the upcoming bowl season. Topics for discussion included:
The controversial decision to exclude undefeated Florida State from the College Football Playoff
The most interesting bowl matchups in the middle of transfer portal season
Charlie Baker's proposal for subdivisions in college athletics
Bronco Mendenhall's return to coaching

At Least Carolina Lost

Following a one-sided loss to Virginia Tech, UVA supporters now face a long offseason with substantial questions. We talked about the state of the Virginia football program, then looked ahead to conference championship weekend. Topics for discussion included: 
Evaluating the good and bad from the Virginia football season and where the school goes from here
Dunking on North Carolina after another rivalry loss to NC State
Analyzing the initial dominoes of the transfer portal and coaching carousel
Assessing the current state of the Heisman race
Previewing the Power 5 conference championship games

Throw Out the Record Books

Rivalry week is upon us, which means it's time for bulletin board material, obscure trophies, and a whole lot of hatred. This episode has everything you need to get ready for a weekend of turkey and regional conflict. Topics for discussion included:
Mike Woodson's "trickery"
How wins from NC State and UVA set up a more meaningful Commonwealth Clash
The biggest storylines of Week 12 games, including a shocking Auburn upset and close wins from title contenders
College Football Playoff scenarios
Whether Mack Brown's return to UNC is good for Carolina haters
Predictions and best bets for every ACC game in Week 13
Picks for the "Civil War", "The Game", and other rivalry games of interest