LSU GAME PREVIEW – David Giancaspro of Tarheeltds LSU
Head Coach: Les Miles (51-15 in 5 seasons at LSU)
Famous LSU Alumni: Pete Maravich, Shaq, James Carville, Hubert Humphrey
Fun Facts:
1) UNC’s not the only team in this matchup with a mascot derived from American military history. LSU’s nickname—“the Tigers”—comes from the name of a “rowdy” Confederate Brigade known as the Louisiana Tigers. But there’s [...]
Know Your Coastal Division Enemies- Virginia – David Giancaspro of Tarheeltds It would be easy to write the generic, 2010 UVa football preview. At the beginning, I would tell you how “prickly” coach Al Groh wore out his welcome after 9 years of moderate success in Charlottesville. Then, I’d introduce new coach Mike London, emphasize his youthful, optimistic personality, and mention his FCS national title as [...]
Know Your Coastal Division Enemies- Virginia Tech – David Giancaspro of Tarheeltds For the first time since Bryan Randall’s junior year (2003), it appears that the Virginia Tech offense—not the defense or special teams—might carry Frank Beamer’s squad in 2010. In senior QB Tyrod Taylor (1st in ACC in passing efficiency), the Hokies have perhaps the nation’s best dual-threat quarterback, whose late-game heroics against a superb Nebraska [...]
Know Your Coastal Division Enemies- Miami – David Giancaspro of Tarheeltds Once again, school’s out for the summer, the weather’s gotten steamy hot, and Miami football is “back.” Yawn.
Just like they were back last year (9 wins, Champs Sports Bowl loss). Just like they were back the year before (7 wins, Emerald Bowl loss). Just like they’ve been back many times since the 2002 BCS National [...]
Know Your Coastal Division Enemies- Georgia Tech – David Giancaspro of Tarheeltds With one more year of data in the books, it’s starting to look one rumor about GT’s option offense is true, at least partially—the more time you have to prepare for it, the better you can defend it. Georgia Tech has posted a 2-4 record in two seasons against teams who had more than a [...]