Appalachian State Continues Trend as Strong Upset Pick When Facing Long Odds
The Appalachian State Mountaineers’ upset of Texas A&M last Saturday is their fourth win as 10+ point underdogs since 2007. It is also the Mountaineers’ sixth time covering the spread in those games. App St. has had America’s heart since 2007, beating Michigan as a 33-point underdog. Appalachian State History as 10+ Point Underdogs The […]
Best 5 Seasons in NC State Football History
North Carolina State’s football history includes several strong seasons, but the Wolfpack were never better than under the direction of QB Philip Rivers in 2002. Here are the best five seasons in program history. NC State Football’s Five Best Seasons 1. 2002 (11-3 overall, 5-3 ACC) Philip Rivers is the most decorated player in NC […]
Best 5 Seasons in UNC Football History
I moved to Charlotte, in 1997 and was fortunate to witness the best football season in the University of North Carolina’s program history. In the years that followed, I met a UNC graduate and married her. That was when the real indoctrination to all things baby blue began in earnest. Basketball, of course, is king […]
Top 5 Players in Wake Forest Football History
Wake Forest has had some talented college football players dating back to legendary QB Norm Snead in the 1950’s. We’ve scoured the record books to come up with the top 5 football players in program history. Last season, Wake Forest finished 11-3 and qualified for the ACC Championship game. The Demon Deacons lost, but they […]
Top 5 Football Players in NC State History
North Carolina State is known more for its basketball success over the years, but there have been some legendary football players for the Wolfpack. Our list of NC State’s five greatest football players begins and ends with a quarterback. Read on to see who makes the cut between these QB bookends. North Carolina sports bettors […]
Top 5 Players in Charlotte Hornets History
The NBA’s all-time greatest player owns the Charlotte Hornets, but the team has still yet to make an appearance in the NBA Finals. When it comes to these lists, you can argue many points, but nobody was better than Michael Jordan on the professional hardwood. Jordan has simply not been able to replicate his success […]
Top 5 Players in Carolina Hurricanes History
We’re writing this piece for all the “Caniacs” that are already jonesing for hockey in August. What’s more fun than creating a list of the five best players in franchise history? Watching the Carolina Hurricanes move up Stanley Cup odds boards at sports betting apps including DraftKings and FanDuel. That’s exactly what the Canes have […]
Top 5 Players in Carolina Panthers History
The thing about these lists is they’re bound by so much subjectivity, and subjectivity can be deeply rooted in both good and painful memories. We don’t promise to offer an objective list here. One, we’re writing about sports. This isn’t life or death. And two, it’s more fun to write a completely subjective piece on […]
Best 5 Seasons in Duke Football History
The Duke Blue Devils are one of the nation’s top teams when it comes to basketball. Football, though, has always been a lower priority for the university. This is not to say that the Blue Devils have not had their fair share of successful seasons. With that thought in mind, let us look back at […]
Top 5 Players in UNC Football History
The North Carolina Tar Heels are better known as a basketball school. The football program has won five ACC titles in school history. The Tar Heels, though, have had their fair share of football stars even if it hasn’t led them to national glory with regularity. To compile our list of North Carolina’s top five […]