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85 Episodes

Bonus Episode: Making sense of the ACC spring meetings, and the ACC’s so-called demise
5/23/2023
26:58
In a special edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter, still recovering from a hard week of work on Amelia Island, Florida, tries to make sense of the ACC’s annual spring meetings. Is the league really on the verge of collapse, as so many postulate on social media? And what to make of all this talk of a “Magnificent Seven” looking to break away? That and more, with appearances by Duke athletic director Nina King, and ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. Host: Andrew Carter Executive Producer: Justin Pelletier Produced and edited by: Andrew Carter and Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 84: Duke softball coach Marissa Young on building a championship team
5/2/2023
30:13
On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman talks with Duke softball coach Marissa Young about her program becoming one of the nation’s best in only six years of existence. Host: Steve Wiseman Guest: Marissa Young Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 83: How many ACC players will go in the NFL Draft first round?
4/26/2023
21:07
On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman is joined by Charlotte Observer reporter Langston Wertz for an NFL Draft discussion focusing on ACC prospects. How many ACC players will be picked in the first round? Who will be the first ACC players selected? Will it be Clemson’s Myles Murphy or Bryan Bresee? Or Pittsburgh’s Calijah Kancey? Where will UNC wide receiver Josh Downs be drafted? Host: Steve Wiseman Guest: Langston Wertz Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 82: How UNC, NC State and ACC football look as spring football winds down
4/20/2023
37:36
On this week’s ACC Now Podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com for a wide-ranging discussion of all things spring football. Is this the year that North Carolina breaks through in Mack Brown’s second go-round in Chapel Hill? Might N.C. State, which entered last season with considerable hype, actually be poised for a breakout this fall? And what to make of the ACC’s long term future? Host: Andrew Carter Guest: Andrea Adelson Producer: Justin Pelletier Edited by: Laura Brache For more ACC sports news, analysis and commentary, visit newsobserver.com/acc. Subscribe to the ACC Now newsletter from The News & Observer at newsobserver.com/subscribe. Once you're there, you can sign up to get Luke DeCock's columns delivered straight to your inbox and never miss his latest take on all things North Carolina sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 81: Dick "Hoops" Weiss on his 50 Final Fours and the glory days of the ACC
4/4/2023
27:11
Legendary basketball writer Dick "Hoops" Weiss, covering his 50th Final Four, joins the News & Observer's Luke DeCock to talk about the great Final Four games involving ACC teams (and a few others along the way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 80: Former Blue Devils coach Bucky Waters talks Duke basketball past and present
3/28/2023
25:12
Bucky Waters joins the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman to discuss Duke basketball history and shares his thoughts on Scheyer’s first season with the Blue Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 79: Offseason questions begin after early NCAA Tournament exits
3/21/2023
31:53
N&O sports reporters C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman discuss Duke’s early exit from the tournament after its loss to Tennessee, offseason roster moves for Triangle schools, plus Sweet 16 predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 78: Breaking down Blue Devils' ACC Tourney win as Tar Heels turn down the NIT
3/14/2023
23:40
Chip Alexander hosts the ACC Now podcast with Duke beat writer Steve Wiseman and UNC beat writer C.L. Brown as they discuss the Blue Devils winning the ACC Tournament and the Tar Heels missing the NCAA Tournament and turning down the NIT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 77: Previewing the 2023 ACC men’s basketball tournament in Greensboro
3/7/2023
36:48
On the latest edition of the ACC Now podcast, The News & Observer’s Andrew Carter is joined by columnist Luke DeCock for a discussion of all things ACC tournament: A farewell to Mike Brey, the last (perhaps) hurrah for Leonard Hamilton, the state of the tournament in Greensboro, and the N.C. State Wolfpack (yes, the Wolfpack) maybe having a real shot to win this thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 76: Recapping Saturday’s four-game, three-venue, two-sport odyssey
2/28/2023
28:45
N&O sports columnist Luke DeCock and 99.9 The Fan radio host Joe Ovies break down the idea, the execution and the lessons from Saturday’s attempt to see four games in one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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85 Episodes

Bonus Episode: Making sense of the ACC spring meetings, and the ACC’s so-called demise

Ep. 84: Duke softball coach Marissa Young on building a championship team

Ep. 83: How many ACC players will go in the NFL Draft first round?

Ep. 82: How UNC, NC State and ACC football look as spring football winds down

Ep. 81: Dick "Hoops" Weiss on his 50 Final Fours and the glory days of the ACC

Ep. 80: Former Blue Devils coach Bucky Waters talks Duke basketball past and present

Ep. 79: Offseason questions begin after early NCAA Tournament exits

Ep. 78: Breaking down Blue Devils' ACC Tourney win as Tar Heels turn down the NIT

Ep. 77: Previewing the 2023 ACC men’s basketball tournament in Greensboro

Ep. 76: Recapping Saturday’s four-game, three-venue, two-sport odyssey