After Boston College dropped to 0-2, I asked if it was time to panic. I was told BC still had plenty of chances to make up for the 0-2 start. After Thursday's loss to Toledo, the Eagles sit at 0-3 and it's time to ask the question again. Time for panic?
Boston College's problem on Thursday once again was their defense. Toledo managed to score 1.4 points per possession (an offensive efficiency of 142), which is ridiculously bad. The Eagles defensive efficiency on the season is now 121. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised though since the Eagles were last in the league last season with a defensive efficiency of 108. It goes to show you that teams that aren't able to defend are vulnerable this season with the focus on calling games closer.
Miami managed to pickup a win on Thursday, defeating Texas Southern 84-69. Rion Brown just missed a triple-double finishing with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists.
On the gridiron, Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 55-31.
Four games on the ACC schedule tonight, with Duke, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest in action. Check out the links, previews, and more below.
| Team | Conf | Pct | Overall | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| FSU | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-0 | 1.000 |
| UNC | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 1.000 | 2-1 | 0.667 |
| NC State | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 1-1 | 0.500 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 1.000 | 0-3 | 0.000 |
 Injury Report |
|---|
| Patrick Rooks (CL) |
| injured hip, out for season |
| Chris Bolden (GT) |
| suspended first 3 games for summer DUI |
| Jason Morris (GT) |
| stress fracture in foot, back in late Nov |
| Seth Allen (MD) |
| 10/30 - broken foot, out 8-10 weeks |
| Deandre Burnett (MI) |
| injured wrist, out for season |
| Jordan Vandenberg (ST) |
| 11/2 - injured ankle, out 4-6 weeks |
| CJ Barksdale (VT) |
| suspended 3 games for violation of team rules |
Links
- ODU beats Howard to give new coach his first win | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
- Podcast: Let's talk about Friday's huge recruiting day in hoops - CBSSports.com
- Jacobs: Duke’s rise a challenge for ACC football | Duke | NewsObserver.com
- P.J. Hairston, Leslie McDonald still in NCAA purgatory - NCAA Basketball - Sporting News
- Starting 5: Jahlil Okafor + Tyus Jones = No. 1, and early-season impressions - NCAA Basketball - Sporting News
- Maryland Terps sign highly rated men's basketball class - baltimoresun.com
- Dominique Wilkins says UVa-bound stepson "has the ability to do something great" - The Daily Progress: Sports
- Stock Watch: A buyer's market for Jabari Parker | The Chronicle
- Kansas outduels Duke basketball in Champions Classic | The Chronicle
- Hamilton: Deacons might have found their-go to guy in Miller-McIntyre - Winston-Salem Journal: Scott Hamilton
- Wake Forest basketball recruit having second thoughts - Winston-Salem Journal: Wake Forest Basketball
- Haas puts off signing with Wake Forest - Winston-Salem Journal: Wake Forest Basketball
- Recognizing styles of play is important for Deacons - Winston-Salem Journal: Wake Forest Basketball
- CHAPEL HILL: UNC finds certainty in the uncertainty surrounding P.J. Hairston, Leslie McDonald | North Carolina | NewsObserver.com
Yesterday's Games
| Matchup | |
|---|---|
| Toledo 95 @ Boston College 92 | Box |
| Texas Southern 69 @ Miami 84 | Box |
Today's Games
| Time | Matchup | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00:00 PM | Florida Atlantic @ Duke | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | Georgia Tech @ Georgia | FSN | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | Western Carolina @ Virginia Tech | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 7:00:00 PM | Presbyterian @ Wake Forest | ESPN3 | Preview |
| 8:00:00 PM | Holy Cross @ UNC | ESPNU |
