Atlantic Coast Conference (via Roanoke Times) Conference realignment makes fools of us all. The gang is back from the holiday to discuss the latest absurdity-turned-reality in conference alignment: Southern Methodist University, the University of California at Berkeley, and Stanford University are now members of the now-nominally-inaccurate Atlantic Coast Conference. … [Read more...] about Scions E226: All Coasts Conference
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GT Baseball end of season recap
Although they had one of the 20 strongest schedules in college baseball, Tech finished the season with a 33-25 record and secured the No. 10 seed in the ACC tournament with a 15-15 record in conference play. The Jackets played in a pool alongside the Virginia Cavaliers and Florida State, where the winner of the pool would move onto a single elimination bracket. Tech could not … [Read more...] about GT Baseball end of season recap
Hiroshi Tai wins National Championship, Tech finishes season strong
When redshirt-sophomore Hiroshi Tai successfully completed his up-and-down, sinking a five-foot par putt on the par-four ninth hole in the final round of the NCAA National Championships, he was unsure if it would be enough to win the title. Just earlier, Tai looked as if he was going to cruise to an individual victory, but a major hiccup on the par-three eighth hole resulted in … [Read more...] about Hiroshi Tai wins National Championship, Tech finishes season strong
Hawks have the primary decision in NBA Draft
Making the first pick of the NBA draft is a double-edged sword. For some franchises, it can change their entire trajectory. Just ask the Orlando Magic, who made the NBA Finals after taking superstar centers Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard at the first spot in the 1992 and 2004 drafts, respectively. Conversely, the wrong choice can lead to wasted seasons, rife with roster … [Read more...] about Hawks have the primary decision in NBA Draft
Jackets softball catches an ACC Tournament win
The Jackets softball program (32-23) finished a strong season with a promising appearance in the ACC Tournament. Tech’s batters racked up 68 home runs, tying the fourth most in program history. The program boasted a 7-0 start in ACC matchups and 12-0 homestand, as well as leading the ACC in double plays with 25 and showcasing the defensive backbone of the team. With a 12-12 … [Read more...] about Jackets softball catches an ACC Tournament win