In the words of Maury Ballstein, "THAT'S what I'm talking about!" What a great start of the week for ACC games. It's like a walkoff, but with more fiercity, intenseness and, uh, balls. Seriously, whether it was the Paulus punch, the Heels almost going down (no joke needed) in Atlanta or the absolute bitch-slap Wake took at BC, we certainly had some highlights ( or lowlights, depending on whom you follow). And it is just starting, including some awesome games on tap for this week. Let's recap...
Team of the Week: Boston College
A team no one was really talking about 2 months ago, BC has firmly established itself as the #3 team in the league right now (shut up, Clemson fans -- you let it slip away). Al Skinner has a scoring dynamo in Tyrese Rice and a gaggle of excellent legos he is building into an NCAA Tournament nightmare. Not to mention Tyrell Blair averaging over 4 blocks a game and the fact that they have a player named Biko Paris (I swear). Who knows if it will hold, but BC looks to be right back in the upper echelon of the league.
Worst of the Week: NC State
Everyone in Charlottesville should be saying thank you to El Sid and his confused, and confusing, Wolfpack. I know losing your point guard is tough, but the get pile-drived in Chapel Hill and then barely put up a fight in Clemson is downright inexcusable. The true surprises of last year, Costner and McCauley, have been putrid and not even the potential ACC Freshman of the Year, JJ Hickson, can save them. No passing, poor shot selection and a lousy attitude. A great way to deal with lofty expectations.
Player of the Week: Greg Paulus, Duke
Why you might ask? Well, when you can get away with this, become your teams most clutch shooter, finally average better than a 2-to-1 assist/turnover ratio and be genuinely despised by every other player on every other team in the country (not to mention their fans), then you deserve it. You might hate the kid, but he has developed a mean streak and a "screw you" attitude down the stretch of games that could really be a difference maker for Duke as the ACC schedule continues.
What To Watch For:
Any and Everything on Saturday, the 19th. What a schedule!!
FSU vs. Wake 1/20
#1 UNC vs. Miami 1/23
Georgia Tech vs. NC State 1/23
#5 Duke vs. Virginia Tech 1/24
Team of the Week: Boston College
A team no one was really talking about 2 months ago, BC has firmly established itself as the #3 team in the league right now (shut up, Clemson fans -- you let it slip away). Al Skinner has a scoring dynamo in Tyrese Rice and a gaggle of excellent legos he is building into an NCAA Tournament nightmare. Not to mention Tyrell Blair averaging over 4 blocks a game and the fact that they have a player named Biko Paris (I swear). Who knows if it will hold, but BC looks to be right back in the upper echelon of the league.
Worst of the Week: NC State
Everyone in Charlottesville should be saying thank you to El Sid and his confused, and confusing, Wolfpack. I know losing your point guard is tough, but the get pile-drived in Chapel Hill and then barely put up a fight in Clemson is downright inexcusable. The true surprises of last year, Costner and McCauley, have been putrid and not even the potential ACC Freshman of the Year, JJ Hickson, can save them. No passing, poor shot selection and a lousy attitude. A great way to deal with lofty expectations.
Player of the Week: Greg Paulus, Duke
Why you might ask? Well, when you can get away with this, become your teams most clutch shooter, finally average better than a 2-to-1 assist/turnover ratio and be genuinely despised by every other player on every other team in the country (not to mention their fans), then you deserve it. You might hate the kid, but he has developed a mean streak and a "screw you" attitude down the stretch of games that could really be a difference maker for Duke as the ACC schedule continues.
What To Watch For:
Any and Everything on Saturday, the 19th. What a schedule!!
FSU vs. Wake 1/20
#1 UNC vs. Miami 1/23
Georgia Tech vs. NC State 1/23
#5 Duke vs. Virginia Tech 1/24
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