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OC Arthur Smith (Official Thread)

I was actually on correct side of Patricia hire….i liked it as long as he utilized Caleb Downs in a way that allowed him to play close to LOS….which he nailed.

I’m nervous on this one though…..there’s (2) thoughts when it comes to offense, and the correct thought is likely a blend of those (2). I feel like Arthur really leans into ball control, heavy run, and is known to take the air out of the football.

Ryan Day had this “weird” character change where he went from ultra aggressive to ultra conservative….like, obviously someone had a serious sit-down with him and explained data and why he was wrong to go for it on 4th and 4 all the time…

Anyways, I don’t love ultra-conservative Ryan Day….being the slowest team in the country is weird with the weapons we have. I think it’s criminal. We also don’t need to be crazy running no-huddle all the time….but there are moments it’d be nice to put the defense in a bind.

I think A. Smith leans heavily towards a conservative, ball control offense though. We’ll be OK, I just don’t think we’ll be elite. And there will be games where we wish the offense would just be a bit more aggressive and uptempo.

I hope I’m wrong….JMO.
I think tempo and efficiency are two different things but it’s not even close to the time of the year to start this conversation again.

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OC Arthur Smith (Official Thread)

I was actually on correct side of Patricia hire….i liked it as long as he utilized Caleb Downs in a way that allowed him to play close to LOS….which he nailed.

I’m nervous on this one though…..there’s (2) thoughts when it comes to offense, and the correct thought is likely a blend of those (2). I feel like Arthur really leans into ball control, heavy run, and is known to take the air out of the football.

Ryan Day had this “weird” character change where he went from ultra aggressive to ultra conservative….like, obviously someone had a serious sit-down with him and explained data and why he was wrong to go for it on 4th and 4 all the time…

Anyways, I don’t love ultra-conservative Ryan Day….being the slowest team in the country is weird with the weapons we have. I think it’s criminal. We also don’t need to be crazy running no-huddle all the time….but there are moments it’d be nice to put the defense in a bind.

I think A. Smith leans heavily towards a conservative, ball control offense though. We’ll be OK, I just don’t think we’ll be elite. And there will be games where we wish the offense would just be a bit more aggressive and uptempo.

I hope I’m wrong….JMO.
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People to Punch, Pet Peeves, and General Vexations (mega-merge)

It’s either a hardcore guniea from the east coast or someone trying to act like they are one.

Also listen for sauce being referred to as “gravy”.

Be careful punching the former. Knock yourself out with the latter.
The Sopranos scene where they’re in Italy, Paulie Walnuts wants”gravy”, and the actual Italian mob guys discuss, in Italian, his lack of class/taste … is legendary.
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People to Punch, Pet Peeves, and General Vexations (mega-merge)

People who call “pizzas” “pies.”
It’s either a hardcore guniea from the east coast or someone trying to act like they are one.

Also listen for sauce being referred to as “gravy”.

Be careful punching the former. Knock yourself out with the latter.
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Atlantic Coast Conference (Official Thread)

ACC expanding enhanced replay for football games in 2026​

The ACC will expand its enhanced replay for 2026, giving viewers an inside look at the full discussions and debates in the conference's replay center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for significantly more games.

Last year, the league was the first to allow viewers behind the scenes as officials on the field and in the league's headquarters discussed reviews, with 27 total games broadcast with the enhanced replay usage. This year, the ACC will have 27 enhanced replay games in just the first three weeks of the season.

"Innovation remains a hallmark of the ACC, including being the first conference to provide enhanced replay transparency last season," ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said in a release by the league. "Following a successful first year, we are proud to further elevate this fan-friendly initiative by bringing it to even more games in 2026. We will continue investing in technology that strengthen competitive integrity, improve operations and enhance the student-athlete and fan experience."

The behind-the-scenes vantage point was a hit with viewers, and other conferences took note. The Big 12 will also offer a version of enhanced replay this year.

In addition to expanding the number of games that will include enhanced replay, the ACC will add four new cameras in the game-day operations center to allow for more "over the shoulder" visibility of what officials in the replay center are seeing.
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Four more ways for Seamus McCallahn and his crew to make sure Notre Dame gets the call.
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Atlantic Coast Conference (Official Thread)

ACC expanding enhanced replay for football games in 2026​

The ACC will expand its enhanced replay for 2026, giving viewers an inside look at the full discussions and debates in the conference's replay center in Charlotte, North Carolina, for significantly more games.

Last year, the league was the first to allow viewers behind the scenes as officials on the field and in the league's headquarters discussed reviews, with 27 total games broadcast with the enhanced replay usage. This year, the ACC will have 27 enhanced replay games in just the first three weeks of the season.

"Innovation remains a hallmark of the ACC, including being the first conference to provide enhanced replay transparency last season," ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said in a release by the league. "Following a successful first year, we are proud to further elevate this fan-friendly initiative by bringing it to even more games in 2026. We will continue investing in technology that strengthen competitive integrity, improve operations and enhance the student-athlete and fan experience."

The behind-the-scenes vantage point was a hit with viewers, and other conferences took note. The Big 12 will also offer a version of enhanced replay this year.

In addition to expanding the number of games that will include enhanced replay, the ACC will add four new cameras in the game-day operations center to allow for more "over the shoulder" visibility of what officials in the replay center are seeing.
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SEC (It just means more.. even its losses are wins)

Texas judge grants restraining order against SEC, challenging ban on former pro athletes returning to college​

A collection of former college athletes have been issued a restraining order against the SEC, conference commissioner Greg Sankey and the NCAA​

The SEC faces its first challenge since voting to penalize coaches and schools that play former professional athletes. On Thursday, a Texas judge granted a collection of former college athletes temporary restraining orders against the NCAA, the SEC and commissioner Greg Sankey.

Earlier this week, the SEC unanimously voted to ban professional athletes from returning to college, and 15 of the 16 institutions voted to implement strict penalties on teams that defy that ban. LSU was the only school that abstained from the second vote.

Three athletes included in the latest Texas ruling -- receiver Jordan Hudson (Cowboys), linebacker Wesley Bissainthe (Chiefs) and receiver Omari Evans (Chiefs) -- are currently listed on NFL rosters.

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This Texas lawsuit is the first to challenge the NCAA and SEC, but it won't be the last. According to Yahoo Sports, the Louisiana eligibility lawsuit has also been amended to include the SEC and Sankey. That suit includes three former Ole Miss players. Two of whom -- tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Xzavian Harris -- have already committed to LSU.
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