http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/ en Copyright 2007 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:21:42 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss It is hard to call any Thursday game a classic in the ACC tournament, but Wake and Georgia Tech put on an offensive show on Thursday night/Friday morning. Wake Forest’s guards put on a show led by Harvey Hale’s 21 points in the two overtime sessions, including a few shots that defy explanation. The Deacons were also led by Ishmael Smith with 13 points and 15 assists. As TRR advised, the Deacons also got to the foul line 48 times. The lead in the game exchanged hands 16 times with the last overtime ending when Anthony Morrows jumper rolled in and then off the rim. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/shake-and-wakedeacons-win-a-cl.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/shake-and-wakedeacons-win-a-cl.php ACC Conference Tournament Georgia Tech Home Wake Forest Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:32:57 -0500 In the third installment of the TRR All-ACC Awards, we reveal our choices for the Tobacco Road Report Freshman All-ACC Team and TRR Freshman of the Year Award. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/tobacco-road-report-allacc-awa-2.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/tobacco-road-report-allacc-awa-2.php Clemson Duke Georgia Tech Home Maryland Miami NC State North Carolina Wake Forest Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:17:19 -0500 1st Annual Tobacco Road Report All-ACC Awards. Today we present our results for the TRR All-ACC Team selections and TRR Player of the Year in the ACC. Congratulations to the winners.]]> http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/tobacco-road-report-allacc-awa.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/tobacco-road-report-allacc-awa.php Boston College Clemson Duke Florida State Georgia Tech Home Maryland NC State North Carolina Virginia Virginia Tech Wake Forest Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:41:27 -0500 By Michael After putting together a big win over in-state rival Virginia Tech, Virginia struggled all game against Wake Forest. Wake and Kyle Visser were able to exploit Virginia's main weakness -- interior defense -- to earn a 78-72 win at home. Unless Virginia Tech, North Carolina, and Boston College all lose tomorrow, Virginia will have to be content with sharing the regular season conference crown. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/virginia-settles-for-share-of.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/virginia-settles-for-share-of.php Home Virginia Wake Forest Sat, 03 Mar 2007 20:53:50 -0500 By Michael Maryland and Clemson had two similar opportunities last night. Both are teams that prefer to create up-tempo games, both were on the road against supposedly lesser opponents, and both needed these games to solidify their standing with the NCAA Tournament selection committee. Maryland was able to impose its will against NC State, winning 85-70, while Clemson fell victim to Wake Forest 67-65 in a slow-paced second half. The Turtles (19-7, 5-6) are back in the mix while the Tigers (19-6, 5-6) are restless. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/maryland-back-in-hunt-clemson.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/maryland-back-in-hunt-clemson.php Clemson Home Maryland NC State Wake Forest Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:42:07 -0500 Wake Forest 85, Georgia Tech 75 TRR to wife: Georgia Tech lost again. Like I thought would happen, no defense, no heart, and an opponent post player goes for 20. TRR’s Wife: Why did you even watch the game? TRR: Hmmm. (As of Wednesday morning, still searching for the answer…..) Georgia Tech lost another road game last night to the conference’s weakest team. Georgia Tech showed a few positive signs last night (only 9 turnovers, 24 foul shots, 14 assists on 26 field goals), but the team should finally realize that you can’t beat anyone with poor position defense. Kyle Visser was the latest post player to receive the gift of Tech post defense as he went for 26 points and 9 boards. Was I the only one taught to not allow an easy entry pass to the post? For our statistics fans out there, easy post catches leads to close shots around the rim which leads to 54% from the floor. Tech looks lost on the defensive end. Maybe they can sneak into a Coach K practice and actually learn the concept of help and rotate. The good news for Tech is they are almost assured of an extra home game in the post season. Of course, I am not sure how many Jacket fans will turn out for an NIT opener. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/as-michael-jackson-would-say-w.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/as-michael-jackson-would-say-w.php Georgia Tech Home Wake Forest Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:48:11 -0500 By Michael Wake Forest (9-10, 1-6) kept this one close for a good stretch, but eventually succumbed to North Carolina's (18-2, 5-1) superior talent and depth. The first half had the feel of a classic battle between two legends of Tobacco Road, and reminded us of why we chose the name we did for our humble report. Though nobody gave Wake much of a chance entering this game against the No. 4 ranked team in the country, pure effort and courage kept the Demon Deacons in it. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/tar-heels-down-wake-a-tale-of.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/tar-heels-down-wake-a-tale-of.php Home North Carolina Wake Forest Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:48:06 -0500 By Michael Duke held the Demon Deacons to the fewest points allowed by an opponent in Cameron Indoor since 1958. In case you were wondering, 1958 is the year Sputnik fell back to earth, Bobby Fischer won the the U.S. Chess Championship at age 14, tuition at Harvard was $1250 per year, a gallon of gas cost $0.24, and the St. Louis Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics to win the NBA Championship. Yes, the now Atlanta Hawks were actually good at one point in their history, but that's a story for a later date. It was hard to tell whether Duke's defense was that good, or Wake's offense was that inept. Probably some of both. Either way, No. 17 Duke (15-5) cruised to a 22 point victory and evened their conference record at 2-2. Wake (9-8) is still searching for answers, falling to 1-4 in conference play and quickly becoming a non-factor in any post season discussion. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/duke-62-wake-40-duke-dismantle.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/duke-62-wake-40-duke-dismantle.php Duke Home Wake Forest Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:04:04 -0500 NC State (11-6, 1-3) notched their first conference win today 88-74 with a win over Wake Forest (9-7, 1-3). The Wolfpack jumped on the Demon Deacons with an 18 point halftime lead and held on down the stretch. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/nc-state-takes-out-wake.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/nc-state-takes-out-wake.php Home NC State Wake Forest Sat, 13 Jan 2007 23:49:33 -0500 By Chris and Michael Virginia Tech (7-3, 1-0) used a 13-2 run midway through the second half to open their ACC schedule with a hard-fought 63-60 win over visiting Wake Forest (5-4, 0-1). Wake Forest had an edge in several categories, namely shooting percentage and rebounding, but ultimately lost the game by turning the ball over too many times and by failing to get to the foul line as often as the Hokies. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/virginia-tech-63-wake-forest-6.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/home/virginia-tech-63-wake-forest-6.php Home Virginia Tech Wake Forest Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:41:51 -0500 By Michael Wake Forest (5-3) was wondering which DePaul (5-5) team would take the floor, the one that beat Kansas or the one that lost to Northwestern. Unfortunately for Wake, the team that beat Kansas showed up. DePaul took it to Wake Forest from the start, using a frenetic pace and Demon Deacon turnovers to take an early 12-2 lead that they would never relinquish, cruising to a 78-63 win. http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/teams/wake-forest/depaul-roughs-up-wake.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/teams/wake-forest/depaul-roughs-up-wake.php Wake Forest Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:10:04 -0500 upset Bucknell. We too often assume that a team from the ACC will be favored over mid-major opponents. However, Bucknell is favored to win the Patriot League this year, made the NCAA tournament last year, and upset Kansas in the 2005 NCAA tournament while proceeding to the round of 32. The Bisons are also well coached and always play with intensity. ]]> http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/teams/wake-forest/wake-forest-outlasts-bucknell.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/teams/wake-forest/wake-forest-outlasts-bucknell.php Wake Forest Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:01 -0500 1. NORTH CAROLINA. Roy Williams and company simply have too much firepower. The key will be getting the youth up to speed. Ellington, Wright, and Lawson surrounding ACC MVP Hansbrough will be too much for opponents to handle. Postseason destination: NCAA final four or better.]]> http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/march-madness/trrs-projected-order-of-finish.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/march-madness/trrs-projected-order-of-finish.php Boston College Clemson Duke Florida State Georgia Tech March Madness Maryland Miami NC State North Carolina Virginia Virginia Tech Wake Forest Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:24:59 -0500 Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina Division: Atlantic 2005-2006 Results: 17-17 Overall, 3-13 Conference Head Coach: Skip Prosser Record at Wake Forest: 111-52 (.681), 5 seasons Record Overall: 276-130 (.679), 13 seasons http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/teams/wake-forest/preseason-preview-wake-forest.php http://www.tobaccoroadreport.com/teams/wake-forest/preseason-preview-wake-forest.php Wake Forest Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:23:35 -0500