In this week’s episode of This Week In The ACC, Jeff and Matthew were thrilled to welcome back Tim Thomas, the owner and operator of TechLunchPail.com, a premier publication for Virginia Tech sports coverage. Tim, a long-time friend of the podcast, shared his insights on the current state of ACC football, highlighting both the impressive and disappointing teams of the week.
Noles Are Laughing Stock of ACC
The guys get into the continuing disappointment that is the Florida State Seminoles. After another loss that has them at 1-5 in the conference and 1-6 overall, the Noles seem to understand that there isn’t much the players and the coaching staff can do in order to turn things around this year, and Mike Norvell seems resigned to the fact that he and his team will have to continue to take their lumps though the end of the college football season before trying to make improvements for 2026.
Jeff and Matthew also delve into Virginia Tech’s football season with Tim, exploring the team’s potential to reach an impressive 9-3 record. Tim shared his thoughts on the Hokies’ strengths and weaknesses, offering predictions for their upcoming games against Georgia Tech, Syracuse, and Clemson.
In addition to ACC football, Tim gave us a national perspective on the FBS games to watch, including Boise State at UNLV and Notre Dame at Navy. These games, he explained, could have significant implications for the playoff race, making them must-watch events for college football fans.
Bennett’s Retirement Shocks College Sports Fans
Finally, the guys discussed the surprising retirement of Tony Bennett, the long-time head coach of Virginia’s men’s basketball. Tim provided resoning on the impact this has on college basketball and the broader implications for college athletics, and explained Bennett’s call for structural changes in the NCAA to address the challenges coaches face in the current landscape in foth football and basketball.
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