ACC football news links digest - August 7, 2009

By Gene Galin
Posted Saturday, August 8, 2009

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Pittsboro, NC - Here's a rundown of Friday's top Atlantic Coast Conference football news links as posted by the Chatham Journal's online resource accfootballnews.com on Twitter:

90 photographs from UNC Tar Heels' first workout of the season - http://bit.ly/u3MX1
A stroll through the college football schedule: ACC - http://bit.ly/X2m7U
Pre-Season Coaches Poll is Out: One Glaring Omission [Wonder why?] - http://bit.ly/X8HNG
RT @joedymac: Talked to Duke running back Re'Quan Boyette after practice about his rehab from knee surgery: http://bit.ly/1AUu4S
VACATION ‘58: Short story John Hughes published in National Lampoon that became basis for Chevy Chase movie - http://bit.ly/162d4K
WRAL-TV Videos: First NC State Football Practice & Mike Glennon - http://bit.ly/R50o7
FSU football program donates to school library - http://bit.ly/sMUVO
Will former Dookie Greg Paulus Continue To Dominate Big Ten Schools In 2009? - http://bit.ly/cXrmu
Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker's decision to pass up summer baseball could benefit Tigers - http://bit.ly/9dI9Q
RT @TerpTalk: Maryland To The Big East—-NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://bit.ly/3hE644
Tigernet Friday E-Mail Bag - http://bit.ly/OsgoG
RT @TheUVAFool: Former Cav DE Chris Slade has joined the Virginia Sports Network's football radio broadcast team as a sideline reporter.
Clemson freshman earns nickname "Handzilla" - http://bit.ly/O6u7p
Story for tomorrow on Tyrod Taylor - http://bit.ly/6LJwM
David Cutcliffe sees 7 wins for Blue Devils as football practice begins - http://bit.ly/bJLXI
No electronic devices, including mobile phones, are allowed to be on during UVa football practices http://bit.ly/16x7eP
Virginia Cavaliers will hold Meet the Team Day at Scott Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 16 - http://bit.ly/2DIiD
Hokies Take First Step With High Hopes. Beamer hopes to make a journey to BCS title game in Pasadena, Calif. http://bit.ly/3DWg8i
RT @ESPN_ACC: The ACC still has something to prove, but I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of this year, it was the 3rd-best conference.
RT @ESPN_ACC: Ranking the conferences. Where does ACC rank? Nowhere without legitimate national title contender - http://tinyurl.com/lpgu4t
Maryland Terrapins Preview: Is '09 A Rebuilding Year For The Terps? - http://bit.ly/13augT
Maryland Minute 8.6.09 - Maryland to Big East "Silliness", Tobias Harris Visits Kentucky - http://bit.ly/fOcXb
Video: Maryland's head football coach Ralph Friedgen Talks Upcoming Season on 'WPL' - http://bit.ly/O92X8
Baker High School tight end chooses Wake Forest. Jonathan Garcia will be joining North grad Bohanon - http://bit.ly/16vTBQ
WFU Transfer QB Brett Hodges out to help UCF Knights - http://bit.ly/P3Lw3
WFU's Jim Grobe returns from Iraq with new look on game - http://bit.ly/FbMvb
N.C. State Wolfpack vs Pitt on Sept 26 set for 3:30 p.m. kickoff, ESPNU telecast - http://bit.ly/15oukP
RT @TomahawkNation: What is an H-Back? How will Florida State use its H-Back? http://sbnation.com/e/743968
Video: Florida Gators No. 1 In Coaches' Poll. ACC has 4 teams on list: Hokies, Georgia Tech, FSU & UNC http://bit.ly/juGYy
Big picture looks better at Duke. Cutcliffe has shown no hesitancy to throw around a four-letter word: bowl http://bit.ly/18Cdqs
TheACC.com NC State Wolfpack football season preview up - http://tinyurl.com/luz4t7
RT @ESPN_ACC: Recruiting class rankings are out, and so is the ACC. http://bit.ly/sYYGM
PEELER: Healed Terrell Manning Prepared to Contribute at NC State - http://bit.ly/XnR6S
Georgia Tech's Jemea Thomas ready to make his mark on defense - http://bit.ly/bwRAK
RT @850thebuzz: Alvis Whitted at 4:05, Dabo Swinney at 5:25 Free for all Friday. Live stream online at http://bit.ly/sps8
RT @ESPN_ACC: This is now my official ESPN Twitter account. Thanks for following me here. HD
Duke shows enthusiasm in football practice. David Cutcliffe likes what he sees, especially a healthy Re'quan Boyette http://bit.ly/i88Rx
Clemson beat writer Paul Strelow's thoughts on the first few practices - http://bit.ly/jq4A6
RT @ESPN_ACC: Scouting Wake Forest - http://tinyurl.com/l5bxv9
Clemson's DeAndre McDaniel uses “wakeup call” to become defensive leader - http://bit.ly/4DslHh
RT @joedymac: In North Carolina's football press box, writing about #Duke. Hope there isn't a law against that here!
RT @ESPN_ACC: Preseason coaches' poll released - http://tinyurl.com/njtaza
RT @ScoutingBureau: NFL PROSPECT - http://twitpic.com/b19hz NT/DT Keenan Carter (UVA) very explosive 345 pounder that has improved
RT @newsobserver: Why do analysts like the Heels over Pack? thr is a sense locally that both teams R on abt same level http://bit.ly/4lFsEu
Miami Hurricanes offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland has confidence in capabilities of RT Matt Pipho - http://bit.ly/251y0
Tar Heels tackle the next step. A program that aspires to be on the rise has issues on offense - http://bit.ly/8Z6I4
NCSU Wolfpack Figuring Out Its LB Rotation In Preseason - http://bit.ly/RJwxT
Wolfpack has a lot 2 look forward to. 8 or 9 win season is certainly a possibility; as is a trip 2 Tampa Bay http://bit.ly/11z5lk
Virginia opens its 9th training camp under coach Al Groh today at 2:30 pm at practice fields next to McCue Center - http://bit.ly/nUJvX
Hokies' Stephan Virgil ready to uphold boundary tradition - http://bit.ly/1p1If
Logan Thomas impressive at QB. Highly-touted recruit will begin his career as a #Hokies quarterback. http://bit.ly/9GMjA
SEAHAWKS: With No. 4 overall pick Aaron Curry holding out of training camp, it’s business as usual - http://bit.ly/nsKCr
College Football - Coming season features big games every week - http://bit.ly/dGoeh
FSU record is hard to beat. Since 2005, Florida State University has produced 3 Rhodes Scholars - http://bit.ly/75hui
Who is college football's most disappointing team? FSU have been ordinary since Championship Game loss to Oklahoma http://bit.ly/JkzTW
Can ACC provide national championship contender? Will FL State or Penn State B factors? Can BC continue bowl streak? http://bit.ly/PPqho
"massively co-ordinated" attack on websites including Google, Facebook & twttr was directed at 1 individual - http://bit.ly/3VOlJ
ESPN's Heather Dinich is scouting Virginia Cavaliers - http://bit.ly/KUvne
RT @ACCGridiron: USA Today Coaches' Poll out today. VT is #7; GT is #15; FSU is #19; UNC is #20. Six other ACC schools received votes.
RT @ACCSports Q&A with Miami safety Randy Phillips. Opinions? Oh yeah, hes got em:http://bit.ly/OExyH
RT @PittsboroCVB: Live music on the patio ALL wknd at The City Tap in downtown Pittsboro. gr8 sandwiches & drinks. fun begins @ 5pm
Happiest man in Blacksburg on Thurs was Billy Hite. Hokies' running backs coach calls current crop best http://bit.ly/fptXt
Sack man: Bill's Smith dominated game like few others - http://bit.ly/G6jsQ
5 questions as college football camps open. Which is the most intriguing team out thr? GA Tech - http://bit.ly/15AQKq
ESPN's Heather Dinich is scouting UNC Football How quickly can the new-look offensive line come together? - http://bit.ly/FPbKg
Pictures from last year's bowl at http://bit.ly/l6GcM RT @EagleBankBowl Tickets are on Sale for the 2009 EagleBank Bowl
FSU backup QB E.J. Manuel in line for lots of work - http://bit.ly/eZFN4
Judge won't end suit versus NCAA. Open-records action will go to full hearing http://bit.ly/XaSc
RT @ACCGridiron SNTs Dave Curtis predicts VT to go 10-2 and play Notre Dame in the Fed Ex Orange Bowl
Heather Dinich is scouting Florida State. Will this be Bobby Bowden's last year? Yes? No? - http://bit.ly/1fvgd2
Maryland's Chris Turner breaks down the offense - http://bit.ly/187lhH
Clemson Tigers completed their first day of practice in shells on Thurs. “We had a good day of practice” Swinney said - http://ow.ly/15K9dZ
USA TODAY Coaches' Top 25 college football coaches' preseason poll: 7.VT, 15.GT, 19.FSU, 20.UNC - http://bit.ly/sR1Jg
Jacket Buzz: Georgia Tech football practice #4 report - http://bit.ly/9hXfA
850 The Buzz ACC Kickoff 2009: Duke - http://bit.ly/kF1uw
Duke football looking to build upon '08 success. Will Duke go bowling this year? http://bit.ly/10mps4
Clemson Football Practice Report: Day 3 - http://bit.ly/VisQZ
James Gayle ready to contribute at Virginia Tech - http://ow.ly/jjUj
New assistants play key roles for Virginia Cavaliers football team - http://ow.ly/jjKm
RT @CoachFridge Thanks to everyone who made it to Caddies Last Night. Team Reports this weekend. 1st practice Mon Check out FearTheTerps.com
Missed some of our Tweets yesterday because of Twitter problems? Catch up with our Links Digest - http://bit.ly/7i70j
Today is Lee Corso’s 74th birthday! RT @MrCFB My visit with ESPNs Lee Corso, who is overcoming a stroke. http://bit.ly/YKmnt
Wake Forest Football Sets Preseason Practice Times - http://bit.ly/3LSPg0
RT @WCHL1360 North Carolina Budget Keeps Out-Of-State Athlete Tuition Break http://bit.ly/8Kt69
WFU's Riley Skinner Named to Davey O'Brien Award Watch List - http://bit.ly/bt0eD
UNC's Butch Davis Featured On "Football Saturdays in the South" - http://bit.ly/1WpuUk
Duke Athletics Tour featuring David Cutcliffe will conclude in Durham on Friday - http://bit.ly/mIedh
Our most popular story today: Clippings from coach Jim Grobe's first interviews at Wake Forest - http://bit.ly/pD2td