Preferred Walk-Ons

Mar 09 2025 88 ep. 61 mins 4
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The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth. Part of TheSabre.com’s podcast network.

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Why Not Them? An ACC Tournament Preview

Mar 09 2025 30 mins  
On the eve of the men's ACC basketball tournament, the basketball world received shocking news out of Raleigh. A year after winning the conference tournament and taking his team to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts has been fired from NC State. We analyzed the decision and whether any ACC teams are capable of making a similar run in this year's tournament. Topics for discussion include:

Fresh Blood for the ACC

Feb 26 2025 37 mins  
With the ACC having a tough year in men's college basketball, is it time for the conference to explore a merger with the Big East? We explore that topic and look ahead to the upcoming ACC tournament. Topics for discussion include: The possible partnership of the ACC and the Big East The ACC's bubble situation approaching March Madness Current matchups in the ACC Tournament Miami'

On the ACC Hot Seat

Feb 12 2025 50 mins  
With only a few weeks left in college basketball's regular season, we analyzed the job security of ACC basketball coaches. Which coaches are safe at their current schools and which should start updating their CV? Topics for discussion include: Duke's first loss of the season, UNC's tournament hopes, and the ascension of Clemson Which ACC basketball coaches are on the hot seat Ron

College Basketball Chaos

Feb 03 2025 36 mins  
The first weekend of February was fun for casual college basketball fans but less encouraging for supporters of Virginia and NC State. As the ACC title race heats up, we look at the most surprising teams in the conference and analyze whether anyone can stop Duke from an undefeated season. In this episode, we discuss: How the Luka Dončić trade impacts the ACC The prospect of NC

New Year, New Conference

Jan 07 2025 33 mins  
The winter months have not been kind to fans of the Atlantic Coast Conference. With a poor showing in bowl season and the College Football Playoffs and mediocre prospects for March Madness, the ACC has been difficult to defend. We discuss our fandom of the conference and college sports generally, before turning our attention to the CFP semifinals. In this episode, we: Assess the s

Playoffs? You Kidding Me?

Dec 16 2024 38 mins  
At long last, the expanded College Football Playoff is here! We have you covered with analysis of the four first round games taking place this weekend and a recap of the Heisman Trophy race. Topics for discussion include: Whether Bill Belichick will be successful at UNC Whether Travis Hunter was a worthy Heisman Trophy winner Our picks against the spread for the first round of th

The Duality of the ACC

Dec 09 2024 39 mins  
For fans of the Atlantic Coast Conference, it was a confusing week. On the one hand, two conference teams were able to punch tickets to the College Football Playoff. However, it was also a disastrous week for basketball teams looking for resume building opportunities. In this episode, we analyze both college football and basketball to see where the conference stands. Topics for dis

The Fallout with Preston Willett

Dec 02 2024 60 mins  
College football rivalry week produced some shocking upsets and unprecedented postgame fighting. However, for Virginia fans, it was an all too familiar result. After missing bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season, where do the Cavaliers go from here? We spoke to TheSabre.com reporter and Hoos On Podcast host Preston Willett about the path to relevance for the Virginia fo

Rivalry Week

Nov 26 2024 60 mins  
The last weekend of the college football season is upon and filled to the brim with rivalry games. With bowl eligibility and conference championship berths still on the line across the country, will we be treated to one last calamitous weekend of football? In this episode, we discuss: The interesting history of SMU's mascot, Peruna Major shake ups in the College Football Playoff

College Football Playoff Mock Draft

Nov 18 2024 52 mins  
After a bye week, we are back and ready to analyze the stretch run of the college football season. As we enter the final weeks of the regular season, which College Football Playoff contenders have a legitimate chance of winning it all? In this week's episode, we discuss: A mock draft for the CFP hopefuls most likely to win the national championship The Week 13 ACC football schedu