Preferred Walk-Ons

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). 

Chaos in the Top 25 (CFB Week 7 Preview)

Week 6 of the college football season was a calamity for many elite football programs. Five Top 25 teams lost to unranked opponents, including Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, and USC. With several high profile games on the calendar this weekend, will we see more chaos or a return to normalcy? In this episode, we discuss:
The prize-winning foods at this year's Texas State Fair
Another controversial ending to a Miami football game
How major upsets in Week 6 impact the College Football Playoff
Our picks for all six ACC football games in Week 7
National games of interest including Ohio State at Oregon
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

October Surprises (CFB Week 6 Preview)

Week 5 brought us two of the most chaotic games of the college football season. As the calendar turns to October, what surprises should we expect this weekend? In this episode, we discuss:
An instant classic between Alabama and Georgia
A controversial ending to the Virginia Tech-Miami game
The advent of "NIL redshirting"
Our picks and key statistics for every ACC football game in Week 6
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). 

U-N-Sieve (CFB Week 5 Preview)

Week 4 of the college football season was great for fans of high-powered offenses and haters of North Carolina. With a battle of top 5 teams looming this weekend, can anything top the rush of watching the Tar Heels surrender 70 points? In this episode, we discuss:
North Carolina's defensive meltdown against JMU and Mack Brown's possible retirement
Michigan's smashmouth win over USC and Florida State's first victory
Virginia Tech's disappointing start to the season and other ACC surprises
Predictions against the spread for every ACC football game in Week 5
The other games to watch including Georgia-Alabama
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

Conference Realignment Strikes Again (CFB Week 4 Preview)

The never-ending saga of conference realignment returns this week, as the Pac-12 rises from the ashes. Meanwhile, Florida State, a school committed to destroying the viability of its current conference, continues to face karmic justice on the football field. Topics for discussion include:
The reinvention of the Pac-12 and what it means for the ACC
The continued implosion of Florida State's season
Tennessee's new "talent fee"
Other highlights from Week 3 games
Predictions for every ACC college football game in Week 4
Other big games taking place this weekend from around the country
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

Early Season Rivalries (CFB Week 3 Preview)

Week 2 brought us one major upset and several close calls for highly ranked teams. Entering a weekend of early season rivalry games, which teams should be on upset alert? In this episode, we discuss:
Shutt's trip to Charlotte for the NC State/Tennessee game
Disappointing performance from Notre Dame and Colorado
High-profile teams that avoided embarrassing losses in Week 2
Previews for every ACC game in Week 3
Our picks for the highest profile national games on the schedule this weekend

A Changing of the Guard in the ACC (CFB Week 2 Preview)

For years, Clemson and Florida State have dominated football in the ACC. However, after both teams have struggled out of the gate in 2024, is it time to anoint other schools as the favorites to win the conference? In this episode, we:
Analyze the disappointing opening Week 1 performances from ACC favorites and what it means for the conference
Preview every Week 2 ACC game with picks against the spread
Discuss other intriguing Week 2 matchups from around the country
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

College Football Week 1 Preview

ACC favorite Florida State faltered out of the gate in Week 0 and SMU barely avoided a disastrous upset. Are these games signs of a chaotic season to come or necessary wake-up calls for two of the conference's best teams? In this episode, we prepare for a jam-packed weekend of college football by:
Recapping Week 0 games including Georgia Tech's shocking upset over Florida State
Debating a controversial new way to gamble against your team's rivals =
Previewing every Week 1 game in the ACC
Discussing the biggest games and best bets for the rest of the weekend slate
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 

College Football Model Talk with Kelley Ford

In this week's episode, we sat down with college football expert and data analyst Kelley Ford to discuss his ratings system and expectations for the upcoming season. How can data be used to predict something as complex as college football and what will it take for the ACC to get two teams into the playoff? Topics for discussion include:
How the ultimate chicken wing thief was finally brought to justice
Kelley Ford's ratings for the ACC and the College Football Playoff
Predictions for Week 0 ACC games
Power 4 conference championship predictions and our CFP brackets
You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). 
 
Follow Kelley Ford on Twitter (@KFordRatings) and check out his model and projections for the season at kfordratings.com.