Daily Swarm

PERRY CLARK UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Will former GT assistant Perry Clark survive the move from the Big East to the ACC? Is doesn't look great, but time will tell.

THE ACC CASHES IN ON NEW TEAMS
AJC article on the new TV package with ABC/ESPN.

ACC COACHES VOTE FOR THEIR ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM
Every year the ACC coaches are asked to vote anonymously for their choices for all-ACC defensive team. This is different than the official ACC awards. However, we all know coaches know these players better than sportswriters. Coaches can actually vote for their own players if necessary. This year's team includes Isma'il M. He received 4 votes and made the top5 from coaches while Luke received 2 votes and A.McHenry got 1 vote.

RA'SEAN DICKEY WILL BE ON ESPN2 APRIL 17
Evidently he will playing in the Capital Classic on that date and it will be televised on ESPN2 (that's the word). I'll send another reminder as the date gets closer. As I travel down to Pensacola FL today I am reading the USAToday. They are reporting that Dwight Howard, Sebastian Telfair and Josh Smith are also playing in the Capital Classic. This is significant because for those 3 guys, it will evidently be their 3rd high-school all-star game they will play in. The NCAA only allows high schoolers to play in 2 post-season all-star games, which should mean that none of them would be eligible to play in the NCAA. In other words, these guys could be tipping their hands about going to the NBA draft. Telfair is on the current SI cover and could be the first point guard ever to declare early.

HEWITT LOOKING FOR A FAST START FRIDAY
Well, it has been the story of many games this year - do we get out of the blocks fast or slow? Usually has a big impact on wins / losses. In this story, Coach Hewitt discusses getting off to a good start.

BEESBALL TEAM GETS THE VICTORY OVER WESTERN CAROLINA
Wes Hodges keeps racking up RBI's and helps lead the team to victory with a 7th inning rally. The Jackets are now 9-5. Here's the more detailed re-cap.


ERIC HENDERSON NAMED TO THE LOMBARDI AWARD PRE-SEASON WATCH LIST
Nice recognition before the season even starts for Eric Henderson.

GEORGIA FORCE ARENA FOOTBALL TEAM TRAVELS TO ORLANDO TO PLAY LITTLE JOE HAMILTON
Joe has the Predators riding a 2-game winning streak.

DICKEY V GIVES HEWITT HIS COACH OF THE WEEK AWARD
Bow down to Dickey. He has graced our coach with his papal blessing. We are oh so honored Sir V. We are not worthy.