Podcasts about ACC Network

Many of you have already cut the cord from your longtime cable television provider.  I wrote about my evaluation of doing this back in 2023. Giving up a security blanket called cable television has been hard to do.  In 2023, I successfully negotiated a cheaper overall rate by agreeing to a multi-year fixed price deal with our cable television and internet service provider. We could have opted to switch to an internet-based television provider at the time.  The price difference came out to less than $10/month to switch.  My wife and I agreed that the hassles probably weren’t worth $10 per month – yet. Three years later, it was time to go to bat with the same large cable television and internet service provider.  This time, the outcome would be different. We have enjoyed a three decade love/hate business relationship You may have seen a number of advertisements for our current cable/internet provider during the Winter Olympic games.  While watching the women’s US Olympic curling team lose the Bronze medal to the evil Canucks the other night, my wife and I saw the company’s promotional ad several times. It proudly proclaimed, “$50/month for 5 years of 1 GB internet service.  No price increases.  No contract required!” That’s funny.  The same company has been charging us $99 per month for the same level of service.  Why are they offering such a deep discount to newbies? Talk about bad timing.  The cable/internet company had just mailed the February bill to us late last week. It contained a big 20% surprise! The company raised our bill by $36.17 per month for our combined cable television/internet package (125 TV channels plus their “Superspeed” internet service). Our former bill was $182.33 per month. The new bill amounted to $218.50 per month.  There were no added services. Hey, that’s almost 20% more?  What is going on here?!!! Our cable television package has zero add-ons for premium movies or sports packages.  Just the 125+ channel tier has been fine for us. The menu of cable television services offered by this national provider has relatively few (five as of today) bundled packages at various price points. Their so-called basic package isn’t cheap and generally provides an assortment of local channels. No, thanks!  That’s why I bought my $29 Phillips plug-in antenna (for use as a back-up to watch local TV stations when needed). The next price level had been our current 125-channel line-up.  My wife was happy with her favorite channels like Food Network, HGTV, and a few movie options such as USA, Freeform, and AMC.  Her sports-nut husband generally watches ESPN, Golf Channel, and a few others from his 10′ x 10′ SwampSwami SportsCave in the back portion of the house. It’s OK to laugh and call me cheap.  I prefer being called “fiscally prudent” with respect to our monthly entertainment expenditures. We played this same game exactly three years ago We took a hard look at our options in 2023 after a similar price hike surprised us by the same folks. Here’s a link to that story. First, we decided to get rid of one of the two cable “boxes” and saved $14/month.  A $49 Roku stick on the TV back in my SportsCave allowed me to watch the same cable television offerings via our wireless internet. We had already purchased our own internet modem ($150) to jettison another of their monthly rental fees. It paid out in less than a year. When I was finally able to bargain to lock-in a multi-year pricing deal in 2023, the net price increase came to less than $10 month. We opted to stick around – and watch. Your cable company will pass along the higher prices of ESPN and others Some television pirates like ESPN have spent billions in the past decade bidding-up the cost of sports to maintain a dominant market position. They are quite aware that the vast majority of us sports-addicted viewers are likely to pay the higher tab. I get it.  You must also step back and evaluate your purchasing habits at times, too. Economics 201 would define this as the Elasticity of Demand.  At some price point, people will reject your product and walk away. Grocery and utility prices have gone up.  They are passing along the incremental costs of doing business.  Customers have to make some hard choices. Watching your wife shiver on the sofa during winter because her cheapskate husband wants to keep the thermostat at 68 degrees is not easy. Are those tears or icicles coming from her eyes? I no longer purchase as much of the now-$9/pound lean hamburger or my favorite hot chocolate mix anymore to save a few bucks. Tonight, it’s red beans and rice Monday at our house. Anyone from New Orleans knows that the dish is a local tradition borne out of economic necessity. We used to add smoked sausage to our Monday mixture years ago.  Alas, not anymore. Perhaps my waistline should send a thank-you note to our local grocer for pricing us out of few items which I loved to consume. Time for the latest big negotiation with the cable TV and internet provider! This weekend, I prepared myself for the upcoming discussion with a “Customer Retention” representative.  You have to be willing to walk away when arriving at this level.  That negotiating tactic had saved us hundreds of dollars in previous years. I updated my 2023 spreadsheet this weekend to affirm the TV channels we most heavily watch. Then, I looked-up the top internet-based television providers to see which one best satisfies our desires at a competitive price. By the way, here is my updated analysis of product offerings and prices for various providers as of February, 2026: My big telephone negotiation with our giant cable television/internet provider was not centered on the rising costs charged by ESPN, the local TV stations, and our overpriced regional sports channel. I wanted the company to defend its Winter Olympic offering a $50/month internet price to new customers while having the gall to charge us $99/month for the same speed and service level. Since the internet arrives at our house via their own lines installed years ago, that leaves only one party responsible for the $50 monthly internet price disparity. How did the call go? The cable television/internet provider’s customer service rep was quite skilled at defending his company’s $36+/month rate increase. I countered by asking how they can justify raising our home prices $36+/month while offering new customers a $50 lower internet monthly rate than this long-time customer is being charged. He said, “We’re probably losing money on that deal, sir.  To grow our customer base, we need to entice new customers to come onboard by offering something of value to them.” I responded, “So, you’re willing to raise the rates of a long-time customer like me who quietly pays his bill on time in order to lure others with a discount.  It seems like it should be the other way around.” He didn’t argue that point. Instead, he quickly deflected to asking about our cell phone provider!  The same cable/internet rep who raised the rates now wanted to discuss our cell phone business?  He was quite sure they could offer a lower price than Ma Bell was likely charging us. I told him that I was quite aware there were cheaper cell phone providers, but this call was about his company’s television and internet rates.  Please stay on topic. The representative mentioned their relatively new “Sports and News” TV package which is $15 per month less than our current service level.  Already aware of the option, I said the service tier also contained significantly fewer channels – including several of my wife’s favorite channels. The old axiom “Prior preparation prevents poor performance” is still valid. Ultimately, the cable TV/internet rep failed to offer a lower price for our current level of service.  He mentioned that we could save $10 month.  That was only if we would allow their company to directly bill us via credit card instead of having them prepare and mail a rather environmentally unfriendly monthly bill to us. I reminded him that their paper bill was how we noticed the significant rate increase like this one. We do utilize e-payments with business partners who do not unilaterally attempt to charge higher prices without a providing a higher level of service to go with it.  No, thanks. It was actually a rather civil conversation with an extremely knowledgeable representative who boldly held the company line. Here’s a good rule to remember about customer service interactions.  An unhappy customer will tell an average of 20-25 people about their bad experience with a company.  A happy customer will only mention their positive experience to, perhaps, four or five others on the average.  Bad news travels fast, too.   Ask Cracker Barrel. Their stock price dropped by 50% in a matter of weeks last year and still hasn’t recovered. And the winner is…??? We signed-up for and started using YouTube TV today.  It was very simple and took about ten minutes.   It comes with a five-day free trial.  Then the rate begins at a discounted $59.99/month level for two months.  The price will convert to the current standard $82.99/month after that. I will now receive the Big Ten Network, ACC Network, and CBS Sports Network in this package.  My wife (who felt uncomfortable about making this big change) seems pleased, too. We’ll both learn more about new internet-based TV product this week.  I will plan to return the cable TV box back to those other guys soon. For now, we are still utilizing the current provider’s internet service. Other fiber-optic providers have sent cards and letters for months wanting our business. That will be a much trickier business decision to make. I’ll be dialing for dollars to learn more soon. There is just one negative.  We will lose MeTV (one of our favorite channels) as part of this switch.  However, I just verified that we can receive MeTV via our local UHF channel in the SwampSwami Sports Cave utilizing my little ol’ $29 Phillips plug-in digital antenna. Our “exciting” Saturday nights watching classic TV favorites (Svengoolie, Batman, Star Trek, and Superman) has been rescued!   Victory is sweet!!! The post Cutting the Cord – for good appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Randolph Childress, The Field of 68 + ESPN-ACC Network MBB analyst by Ed Lane

Mac & Bone are joined by ACC Network broadcaster Dan Bonner, as Dan talks about the outlook for UNC with Caleb Wilson injured, he talks about the bounce back year the league is enjoying, he explains why he thinks Duke is the only national title contender from the ACC, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Bone are joined by former Wake Forest standout, and current member of the ACC Network, Randolph Childress, who talks about State's blowout loss to Louisville last night, why he didn't really learn anything he didn't already know after the first Duke/UNC game, and he talks about the coaching jobs being done at both UVA and Clemson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by ACC Network's Randolph Childress, who talks about the state of the league after the first Duke/UNC game, Adam Gold joins the show, as Goldy talks ACC hoops, after State's blowout loss at Louisville, and the guys get back into the Hornets fight with the Pistons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour, Mac & Bone address the fallout from the UNC court storming incident after their dramatic win over Duke, after Jon Scheyer alleged punches were thrown after the game, Luke Hancock from the ACC Network joins to recap the weekend in college hoops, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by ACC Network's Luke Hancock, as Luke tells you why he thought Hubert Davis deserved a lot of credit for UNC's win over Duke, he tells you what Saturday's result means for both teams going forward, & moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Bone are joined by Wes Durham of the ACC Network, as Wes talks about the improved PG play for UNC, what to make of Cameron Boozer and Duke's national championship outlook, while talking about the overal depth of the league this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We end the show with our favorite Tuesday game Damage Is Done! Nice try Duke at trying to keep Mensah away from Miami and screw you ACC Network for the Miami Hurricanes having three Friday night games this season!

Breaking news hits before the show as Darian Mensah and Duke come to an agreement, with Mensah expected to become the next quarterback of the Miami Hurricanes. The guys break down what this means for Miami and debate whether NIL is hurting or helping college football, while Tobin, Leroy, and the listeners have some fun at the expense of JFig. As the show rolls on, Tobin dives into trade machine dreams ahead of the NBA deadline, sparking discussion on whether the Heat should move Norman Powell or Andrew Wiggins and if that would mean waving the white flag on the season, along with thoughts on the latest head coaching hires around the league. Things take a strange turn with Barkov sightings at the Panthers IcePlex, before the hour gets hijacked by peak Leroy chaos—from cream cheese with ketchup to his ongoing battle with technology. In the final hour, the show revisits Heatles seasons past as the livestream wonders if Spo is too hard on Kel'el Ware and if he could be headed for a Hassan Whiteside-style break, which Tobin strongly disagrees with. The guys also discuss why five-year deals have become standard for NFL head coaches who are usually gone in two, wrap things up with Damage Is Done, take a shot at Duke for trying to keep Mensah away from Miami, and air frustrations with the ACC Network over the Hurricanes' Friday night schedule.

In the last hour of the show we revisit Heatles of seasons past when the people on the livestream wonder if Spo is too hard on Kel'el Ware? And if we will soon see the same break that Hassan Whiteside had? Tobin begs to differ! The guys discuss why 5 year deals have become the standard for Head Coaches in the NFL when they are usually out in 2 years. We end the show with our favorite Tuesday game Damage Is Done! Nice try Duke at trying to keep Mensah away from Miami and screw you ACC Network for the Miami Hurricanes having three Friday night games this season!

Luke Hancock, ACC Network and ESPN MBB analyst by Ed Lane

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Steve Addazio is part of the Coaches Film Room tonight on ESPNU, part of ESPN's CFP MegaCast. Along with Coach Addazio it's former head coaches Dave Clawson, Gene Chizik and Mike Gundy, as well as rules analyst Jerry McGinn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning Steve Addazio from the ACC Network joins C&D On Campus - It's Natty Night! Kevin Stefanski reactions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary talks about college athletics, from talking with ESPN and ACC Network's Eric MacClain about the upcoming National Championship between Indiana and Miami, plus he talks with Josh Pacheco about the University of Hawaii men's basketball team and their impressive win over Cal Poly on the road.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-18:12) – ACC Network’s Taylor Tannebaum stops by Query & Company ahead of Monday’s national championship game between IU and Miami to give her perspective on the game. She compares Miami’s fandom to IU basketball, believes that IU will have an advantage in the passing game offensively, highlights why Miami lost to SMU and Louisville, and evaluates what the split in the stadium will be between each school’s fanbase. (18:12-31:45) – Indiana University Senior Athletic Director, Jeremy Gray, joins Jake Query to tip off the final hour of the show to discuss all things Curt Cignetti. Jeremy comments on the level of preparation that Cignetti does all the time, what his interactions are like with IU’s football coach, and shares why he believes Cignetti is such a great college coach. (31:45-43:42) – Former NFL & Miami Hurricanes running back, Clinton Portis, joins the program to discuss what it meant playing for Miami, admits that he would love to play for Curt Cignetti, and if his Hurricanes teams were unfairly labeled because of indiscretions that took place before he was there. (43:42-55:29) – Former IU quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, joins the show from the San Francisco 49ers facility to weigh in on Monday’s national championship game, compares how Curt Cignetti operates to how an average week in the NFL goes with preparing for their upcoming opponent, breaks down what he has seen from Fernando Mendoza this season, and explains what makes Elijah Sarratt a QB’s best friend.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:29) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the monster guest lineup that they’ve got for today’s show. Jake also discusses the breaking news from this morning that there have been 20 college basketball players arrested for participating in a point-shaving scheme. (25:29-35:13) – As Eddie tries to connect with Clinton Portis, Jake reveals why he couldn’t attend last night’s Indiana Pacers game and asks people to text him with their thoughts on Michael Jackson The Musical. (35:13-46:12) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing last night’s Indiana Pacers loss to the Toronto Raptors. They also touch on who they believe the Pacers would take, right now, with the first overall pick. (46:12-1:10:06) – ACC Network’s Taylor Tannebaum stops by Query & Company ahead of Monday’s national championship game between IU and Miami to give her perspective on the game. She compares Miami’s fandom to IU basketball, believes that IU will have an advantage in the passing game offensively, highlights why Miami lost to SMU and Louisville, and evaluates what the split in the stadium will be between each school’s fanbase. (1:10:06-1:22:58) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Forbes Sports, and Circle City Spin joins Jake Query to recap last night’s loss for the Pacers against the Toronto Raptors, snapping their three-game winning streak. Tony discusses Pascal Siakam’s drive to win and the various leadership roles that he is filling right now, evaluates what the Pacers could do with Bennedict Mathurin with the trade deadline approaching, and examines what the center trade market looks like. (1:22:58-1:31:42) – Hour number two of the show concludes with Jake trying to calm Eddie down with his frustration mounting. (1:31:42-2:00:10) – Indiana University Senior Athletic Director, Jeremy Gray, joins Jake Query to tip off the final hour of the show to discuss all things Curt Cignetti. Jeremy comments on the level of preparation that Cignetti does all the time, what his interactions are like with IU’s football coach, and shares why he believes Cignetti is such a great college coach. Former NFL & Miami Hurricanes running back, Clinton Portis, joins the program to discuss what it meant playing for Miami, admits that he would love to play for Curt Cignetti, and if his Hurricanes teams were unfairly labeled because of indiscretions that took place before he was there. (2:01:20-2:11:56) – Former IU quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, joins the show from the San Francisco 49ers facility to weigh in on Monday’s national championship game, compares how Curt Cignetti operates to how an average week in the NFL goes with preparing for their upcoming opponent, breaks down what he has seen from Fernando Mendoza this season, and explains what makes Elijah Sarratt a QB’s best friend. (2:11:56-2:16:05) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Bone are joined by Joel Berry, current ACC Network analyst and former UNC national champion, as Joel talks about the start of ACC play, including UNC's defensive struggles, Duke thriving with Cam Boozer, NC State finding its footing under Will Wade, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

on, a storyline going somewhat under the radar for IU/Miami, more fallout from Chris Ballard’s end of season presser, the “do you still have your juju or shimmer?”, Anthony Richardson vs. Riley Leonard, NFL Divisional matchups, Kevin loves Ben Johnson and his hate for the Packers 26:14 – 42:59 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and what he thought of last night’s win over the Celtics, Jay Huff’s versatility, Quenton Jackson’s fearlessness, how All-Star selections among coaches work, no fouls in last night’s fourth quarter, biggest assets in reaching 1,000 career wins, his thoughts on Joe Mazzulla’s postgame comments about an “illegal screen” 43:00 – 56:21 - ACC Network’s Taylor Tannenbaum joins us to discuss IU playing Miami in the national championship, how unbelievable the IU run has been, the reemergence of Miami, mindset heading into their game against the Hoosiers, what the Hurricanes do best and how they can slow down the Hoosiers, Michael Irvin, what she misses most about IndySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 12:11– Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers get knocked out of the playoffs, was the pick six the final throw of Rodgers’ career?, Pacers top the Celtics and Joe Mazzulla says “illegal screen” a dozen times when referring to the final play of the game 12:12 – 20:04 – Morning Checkdown 20:05 – 46:08 – Pacers beat the Celtics last night and have a little bit of a winning streak going on, a storyline going somewhat under the radar for IU/Miami, more fallout from Chris Ballard’s end of season presser, the “do you still have your juju or shimmer?”, Anthony Richardson vs. Riley Leonard, NFL Divisional matchups, Kevin loves Ben Johnson and his hate for the Packers 46:09 – 1:12:25– Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and what he thought of last night’s win over the Celtics, Jay Huff’s versatility, Quenton Jackson’s fearlessness, how All-Star selections among coaches work, no fouls in last night’s fourth quarter, biggest assets in reaching 1,000 career wins, his thoughts on Joe Mazzulla’s postgame comments about an “illegal screen”, Morning Checkdown 1:12:26 – 1:27:24 – ACC Network’s Taylor Tannenbaum joins us to discuss IU playing Miami in the national championship, how unbelievable the IU run has been, the reemergence of Miami, mindset heading into their game against the Hoosiers, what the Hurricanes do best and how they can slow down the Hoosiers, Michael Irvin, what she misses most about Indy 1:27:25 – 1:34:32– Rick Carlisle’s comment on Joe Mazzulla, in-game interviews and whether they are helpful, who comes out of the AFC in the playoffs? 1:34:33 – 2:01:37 – Manningcast ball talk, Quenton Nelson gets another All-Pro selection, entering the final year of his contract, Chris Ballard sticking around another season but having some big financial decisions that could be longer lasting than his time remaining with the team, national championship talk, Morning Checkdown 2:01:38 – 2:14:57– ABBA, Mario Cristobol’s comments on Fernando Mendoza, what the Hurricanes do well, are the Bears really looking at Northwest Indiana as a possible new stadium site?, Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s “stay in my lane” comment 2:14:58 - 2:22:46 – Tamika Catchings’ new role with the Fever, Bears ownership surveying Northwest Indiana locations, college hoopsSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 8am hour of Monday's Mac & Cube continued with listeners weighing in with their thoughts on how Indiana was able to accomplish this season; then, Eric Mac Lain, from the ACC Network, tells us, what's changed in Miami from where they were mid-season, why their secondary might be an advantage, and how the title game between Miami & Indiana plays out; later, Cole & Greg point out how excellent Fernando Mendoza has been at execution; and finally, so...since there isn't a local(ish) team in the title game, will you still watch? "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After no game in the midweek, Carolina is back in action on Saturday evening against Wake Forest...we preview the match-up with the Demon Deacons (4:52)The FB Transfer Portal window is open and, as expected, Carolina is active (19:20)Former Tar Heel and current Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch joins (27:16)Plus: first 5SecondChallenge of 2026 (55:52), the ACC Network's doc on the 1993 Heels debuts this weekend (1:09:02), we have a giant Rameses bobblehead in Pod World HQ (1:15:55) and a callback to Texas Ping Pong (1:26:17)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ACC Network's Taylor Tannenbaum joins the show, as she previews tonight's Fiesta Bowl between Miami & Ole Miss, she talks about how the Hurricanes have gotten to this point, and what it would mean for them to play for the national championship, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Bonner, ESPN-ACC Network and CBS Sports Network CBB Broadcaster by Ed Lane

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with Taylor Tannebaum, from the ACC Network, telling us what caused Miami to be better these last few games, how Miami can make things difficult for Ole Miss, and how this Fiesta Bowl, CFP Semifinal plays out; then, Greg drops his thoughts on the changing landscape for the SEC and College Football; later, Oregon vs. Indiana get broken down by Greg and Cole; and finally, a few hilarious Bad Box Scores of the Day wraps up Wednesday. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube kept on with Ben Garrett, from the Ole Miss Spirit, tells McElroy & Cubelic the latest on Trinidad Chambliss's future with the team, what we learned about Pete Golding from the Sugar Bowl win, and how he sees the upcoming game against Miami playing out; then, Cole & Greg lay out the keys to victory for Ole Miss & Miami; later, EJ Manuel, from the ACC Network, tells McElroy & Cubelic what teams are getting in Ashton Daniels & Hollywood Smothers, and who has what advantages in this Ole Miss vs. Miami Peach Bowl; and finally, some Bad Box Scores of the Day close out our Tuesday. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EJ Manuel, a former first-round NFL Draft pick, joined ACC Network in 2019 and is a studio analyst on The Huddle, ACCN's signature football show that airs Saturday mornings throughout the fall. He also makes regular appearances across ESPN's studio shows including SportsCenter and College Football Live during the college football season. Along with his ESPN duties, Manuel co-hosts Off Campus on SiriusXM with Jimbo Fisher and Jacob Hester. One of the most productive quarterbacks in Florida State history, Manuel led the Seminoles to a 25-6 record as a starter during the 2009-12 seasons, and the fourth-most wins in program history. The Virginia Beach, Virginia, native also helped Florida State to notable victories including the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl, 2012 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game and 2009 Gator Bowl – the final game of legendary coach Bobby Bowden's career. He is the second quarterback in FBS history to win four straight bowl games, and also went 15-3 in his career against ACC opponents. Manuel is FSU's all-time leader in completion percentage (66.9), which is tied for third in ACC history, and ranks among the top five Seminole quarterbacks all-time for passing yards (7,736, 4th), total offense (8,563, 3rd), completions (600, 3rd) and attempts (897, 5th), despite only two seasons as the full-time starter. He earned second team All-ACC honors for the 2012 season and was named the 2013 Senior Bowl MVP. Following his career at FSU, Manuel was a first-round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.Support the show

Josh makes his prediction for Panthers-Bucs, breaks down the ACC Big Four basketball weekend, gives three College Football Playoff predictions, Wake Forest head coach, Steve Forbes, joins the show in studio to detail helping get Josh his Westwood One job while in a Hobby Lobby, and Wes Durham, of ACC Network, joins the show to discuss what's at stake for Wake Forest against Vanderbilt.

Paris Silver is a photographer and director born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, whose work is grounded in visual storytelling and disciplined craft. With a measured approach to image making, he creates narratives that are intentional, precise, and emotionally resonant. His perspective reflects both technical fluency and a deep respect for story.His professional experience includes directing projects for internationally recognized brands such as On and Adidas. In addition to his work as a director, Paris has served as a first assistant camera for organizations including Apple, ESPN, and ACC Network. These roles have strengthened his understanding of production at the highest level and reinforced his commitment to excellence on set.Paris's creative foundation is broad and deliberate. His early work in wedding photography sharpened his ability to capture authentic moments under pressure. He developed his technical skills through hands on experience with Canon cameras and mentorship from Mike Seeger. While attending East Carolina University, where he majored in Health and Fitness and was known as Thai Tanic, he balanced academic study with a growing dedication to visual media. His interests in paintball, running, and cycling further inform his discipline and focus.Beyond professional achievement, Paris is driven by purpose. He is committed to empowering minorities to enter the filmmaking industry and to amplifying underrepresented voices through meaningful work. He believes that storytelling is a vehicle for inclusion and change. In this episode of the Visual Intonation Podcast, Paris shares how intention, preparation, and conviction shape both his career and his creative philosophy.Paris Silver's Website and Socials:https://www.parissilver.com/https://www.instagram.com/silver.paris/Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

JMU players don't care Chesney's leaving + Wes Durham, ACC Network broadcster by Ed Lane

Tom Luginbill will be all over the ACC Network's coverage of the ACC Championship this weekend in Charlotte and says the ACC has no one to blame but themselves for the predicament their in with the CFP rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of December 5, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks with ETSU women's basketball coach Brenda Mock Brown to talk about the recent success for the Bucs, Thanksgiving in Louisville, offensive woes, Southern Indiana, and more. Then, Jacob is joined by former Georgia and Miami head coach and current ACC Network analyst, Mark Richt, to preview the ACC Championship game, talk about whether Duke has a case if they win for the CFP, what should happen with Notre Dame/Miami, and Kirby Smart's issues with Alabama. Also, Jacob discusses whether Kirby Smart can dispel his Alabama problem on Saturday?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend is joined by former Georgia and Miami head coach and current ACC Network analyst, Mark Richt, to preview the ACC Championship game, talk about whether Duke has a case if they win for the CFP, what should happen with Notre Dame/Miami, and Kirby Smart's issues with Alabama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lane Kiffin officially bailed on Ole Miss for LSU, and the villain era is fully back. Tonight we run through every piece of chaos: the podcaster line that set Kiffin off, the Jerry Maguire “who's coming with me?” moment with his staff, fans booing him at the airport, and all the tea Ole Miss fans are suddenly spilling: dog rumors, yoga class stories, disappearing messages, the whole mess. Plus: Mike torches the Notre Dame/Miami “who deserves it more” debate, the ACC's ridiculous lobbying, the playoff criteria should get even weirder, and why this whole thing might finally force Notre Dame into a conference. We hit Wiseguy's Top 10 for Week 14, Eagles fans egging their OC's house, the Wieners Circle hot dog stunt after Ben Johnson went shirtless, Shelby Harris calling Jauan Jennings a ho, and Tyrese Maxey doing the Dog Show while Peterman refuses to go away. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/jvY9dgX8Sf Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction | How was your sports weekend? | Mike is still mad about the background last week 00:09:54 Beer intros 00:14:20 Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU and is officially back to being a villain 00:17:02 Lane Kiffin wanted to fight a podcaster for saying "you can't turn a ho into a housewife" when talking about Lane 00:22:28 Kiffin pulled a Jerry Maguire with his staff 00:24:50 Ole Miss fans gathered at the airport to boo and flip on Kiffin as he left for LSU 00:27:51 No, Ole Miss did not leave Kiffin's clothes on the street. But it would have been hilarious if they did. 00:30:27 Is there a way to fix this issue of coaches leaving before the playoffs start? 00:34:55 Ole Miss fans are now spilling the tea on Kiffin: Juice isn't even his dog, he was a menace in a yoga class, and there were some disappearing messages sent to coeds (allegedly) 00:39:08 Mike rails against the Notre Dame/Miami debate 00:42:38 The college football playoffs aren't about getting the best teams in, and they never have been 00:47:01 A BCS version of baseball? Yes, please! | Mookie shoehorns in a Tulane clip 00:50:53 This Miami thing might be what forces Notre Dame to join a conference 00:53:23 People wanted the ACC to change the rules to let Miami into the title game over Duke 00:57:04 The new criteria for the College Football Playoffs seems a little out there 00:59:34 ACC Network is lobbying for Miami over Notre Dame 01:01:25 Wiseguy's Top 10: College Football Week 14 01:08:21 Eagles fans egg their OC's house 01:12:34 Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Eagles fans throwing eggs at their OC's house, Eagles fans throwing snow balls at Santa, Eagles fans throwing cheesesteaks at an ejected Washington player 01:19:42 Ben Johnson goes shirtless to get the city of Chicago free Wieners Circle hot dogs 01:23:56 What did Jauan Jennings say that caused Shelby Harris to call him a ho? 01:32:24 Tyrese Maxey and the Dog Show 01:37:42 Peterman is still out here doing the Dog Show, huh? | Rob Schneider being a crap human being is a pretty big bummer 01:39:33 Beer recaps 01:41:20 This was a show 01:41:32 Outro #LaneKiffin #OleMiss #LSU #CollegeFootball #ACC #NotreDame #MiamiHurricanes #CFBPlayoff #Eagles #BenJohnson #WienersCircle #NFL #TyreseMaxey #CraftBrewedSports

The 8am hour of Friday's Mac & Cube continued with MAXX BALL FRIDAY for Lettuce Week!! We began with Eric Mac Lain, from the ACC Network, telling us how big this weekend is for the conference, who the best team in the ACC is, and why the bottom of the league is strangely intriguing; then, MAXX BALL continues as we go over the entire ACC slate of games; later, Cole & Greg get into the SEC slate and give predictions for A&M, Alabama, Missouri-Oklahoma, and Auburn; and finally, MAXX BALL continues with Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt & Tennessee vs. Florida. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clemson graduate Mark Packer returned to his alma mater last week to speak to the Fort Hill Clemson Club and to dot the "i" on the field before the Tigers' victory over Florida State. Packer has been enjoying retirement since stepping away from the ACC Network this past summer. He said working for ESPN the previous three years was highly frustrating in part because he didn't have total control over his show, and he'd get pushback whenever he stuck up for the ACC. He has plans to write a book about his professional life, and he'll include his experiences with ESPN. Packer also looks back on the iconic "Primetime with the Packman" radio show that was popular for more than a decade in North Carolina and South Carolina. He tells the remarkable story of how the 'QCB' became a fixture on the show. He also reminisces about James Brown and his entourage showing up unannounced at the Charlotte-based studios and spending a rollicking hour on the air with Packer and Co. Packer also recalls the wee hours of the Northern California night in January of 2019 when he interviewed Dabo Swinney on the field at Levi's Stadium when no one else was around. Packer thinks Swinney has to do some significant adapting to move past this disastrous season and put Clemson back on footing with the best in college football.

Former Wake Forest head coach, and current ACC Network analyst, Dave Clawson joins the show, as he talks about how Jake Dickert has been able to enjoy so much success in his first year on the job, why NC State fans shouldn't be in a hurry to run Dave Doeren out of town, and how Bill Belichick has the Tar Heels playing better down the stretch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Addazio and Wes Durham will be in the booth on Saturday for the ACC Network when our Yellow Jackets take on BC in Chestnut Hill. The guys talked about the College Football Playoff Committee, Pat Narduzzi's comments about the Notre Dame game, his good friend Urban Meyer and as well old colleague Curt Cignetti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida State travels to Clemson this weekend for its ninth game of the 2025 season. The 4-4 Seminoles and 3-5 Tigers play at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday on the ACC Network. This episode of On The Bench previews the rivalry game and its potential impacts. It also recaps the latest recruiting commitments and de-commitments.  You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ACC Network's David Hale stops by to help us get ready for tonight's CFP Rankings, and talk head coach openings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-26:34) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Colts additions that have been made in the last 24 hours. They highlight how Germaine Pratt went from Cincinnati last year to now with the Indianapolis Colts. Plus, they touch on last night’s preseason opener for the Indiana Pacers. (26:34-41:40) – Indianapolis Colts linebacker Segun Olubi joins Query & Company ahead of practice to discuss his path to the NFL. He states that he viewed all the different places that he lived growing up as a learning opportunity, says that he still finds it surreal that he has the opportunity to play in the NFL, explains how he got into stock trading, and his relationship with Cam Bynum. (41:40-48:11) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie highlighting the move the Pacers made earlier today and discussing the takeaways from the NBA GM survey results that were released earlier today. (48:11-1:12:26) – Darren Urban from AZCardinals.com joins Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake Query by discussing the health of Kyler Murray. He also explains what the strength of the Cardinals defense is, assesses if the Cardinals use Trey McBride out of necessity or because he is that great of a player, compares Adonai Mitchell and Emari Demercado’s fumbles at the goal line, and educates Jake on scorpions. (1:12:26-1:22:30) – Jake opens the phone lines for listeners to provide opinions on attending a Paul McCartney since Jake is attending one of his shows this weekend. Plus, he asks for opinions on Shawshank Redemption. (1:22:30-1:31:08) – The one o’clock hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie giving away tickets for listeners to go see Dave Attell at the Egyptian Room on Friday night! (1:31:08-1:58:44) – Taylor Tannebaum from the ACC Network joins the program to discuss what in the world is going on with Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels. She starts that conversation by discussing how UNC chose him to be their head coach, explains where he is struggling off the field, and doesn’t believe this is a situation where he is tearing the program down to build it up the way he wants things to be ran. (1:58:44-2:10:43) – James Boyd from The Athletic and the Fan Morning Show joins Jake Query to provide an injury update on some injured Colts players. James also comments on what type of leader and person that Daniel Jones is in the locker room, believes that the thing that hasn’t been talked about with the fast start is the future of Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, and touches on the development of Nick Cross this season. (2:10:43-2:19:33) – Today’s show closes out with Jake being joined by JMV from Ale Emporium in Greenwood to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:55) – Indianapolis Colts linebacker Segun Olubi joins Query & Company ahead of practice to discuss his path to the NFL. He states that he viewed all the different places that he lived growing up as a learning opportunity, says that he still finds it surreal that he has the opportunity to play in the NFL, explains how he got into stock trading, and his relationship with Cam Bynum. (14:55-31:55) – Darren Urban from AZCardinals.com joins Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake Query by discussing the health of Kyler Murray. He also explains what the strength of the Cardinals defense is, assesses if the Cardinals use Trey McBride out of necessity or because he is that great of a player, compares Adonai Mitchell and Emari Demercado’s fumbles at the goal line, and educates Jake on scorpions. (31:55-48:47) – Taylor Tannebaum from the ACC Network joins the program to discuss what in the world is going on with Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels. She starts that conversation by discussing how UNC chose him to be their head coach, explains where he is struggling off the field, and doesn’t believe this is a situation where he is tearing the program down to build it up the way he wants things to be ran. (48:47-1:00:29) – James Boyd from The Athletic and the Fan Morning Show joins Jake Query to provide an injury update on some injured Colts players. James also comments on what type of leader and person that Daniel Jones is in the locker room, believes that the thing that hasn’t been talked about with the fast start is the future of Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen, and touches on the development of Nick Cross this season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 10/3/25 The 49ers get a shocking win during a takeover at the Rams' House on Thursday Night. Then, Jim takes a number of calls from Clones, and awards a Golden Ticket. Plus, Alvie has the ionic Week That Was. Today's guests include ACC Network's Eddie Royal and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show HR 2 - 10/3/25 The San Diego Padres are out of the postseason and they might actually be trying to blame the Ump Show. Then, Jim takes some calls from the Clones including a response to the Golden Ticket call from last hour. ACC Network's Eddie Royal joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama fell, Bill Belichick got crushed, and Ohio State totally dominated Texas…a huge Week 1 in NCAA Football! Listen as our hosts react to all the Week 1 chaos, plus hear from Terps head coach Mike Locksley on his team's win, and former ACC Network analyst Mark Packer on the Hokies' Week 1 loss.