2014 Football Preseason Discussion Thread

[Bob Green]

ACC Coordinator of Football Officiating visited the David Glenn show recently to discuss 2014 rules changing. Here is a link to the 16 minute audio clip (I'm listening to it as I type):

http://www.accsports.com/articles/do...anges-for-2014

"The true mark of what we're after in officiating is to have the game administered fairly, equitably and managed by the rules," Rhoads said. "It's not calling fouls. It's the clock, the spot of the ball. Did the clock start or stop? Did we mark the foul off right? That kind of thing."

There will be an 8th official on the field this season, in all conference games and Notre Dame games, called the Center Judge located in the offensive backfield.

[OldPhiKap]

There will be a eight official on the field this season, in all conference games and Notre Dame games, called the Center Judge located in the offensive backfield.

I wonder if that will lead to more holding calls.

[Bob Green]

I wonder if that will lead to more holding calls.

In the discussion, Rhoads says the official will help keep an eye on illegal hits on the passer amongst other things such as spotting the ball.

[TruBlu]

In the discussion, Rhoads says the official will help keep an eye on illegal hits on the passer amongst other things such as spotting the ball.

The new Center Judge should be named the "Va Tech cheap shot Judge".

(Yes, I hold grudges.)

[TruBlu]

In the discussion, Rhoads says the official will help keep an eye on illegal hits on the passer amongst other things such as spotting the ball.

The new Center Judge should be named the "Va Tech cheap shot Judge".

(Yes, I hold grudges.)

[devildeac]

I wonder if that will lead to more holding calls.

Only against Duke.

[devildeac]

The new Center Judge should be named the "Va Tech cheap shot Judge".

(Yes, I hold grudges.)

I believe that official would need to be located close to the VT sideline.

[Jarhead]

The new Center Judge should be named the "Va Tech cheap shot Judge".

(Yes, I hold grudges.)

The new Center Judge should be named the "Va Tech cheap shot Judge".

(Yes, I hold grudges.)

One at 10.52 AM today, and the other at 10.59 AM. Posting for double emphasis, I assume. Good idea. I'm just killing time here.

[TruBlu]

One at 10.52 AM today, and the other at 10.59 AM. Posting for double emphasis, I assume. Good idea. I'm just killing time here.

Computer malfunction . . . couldn't possibly be the operator. I even deleted the second one, but it came back.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I even deleted the second one, but it came back.

That happens with my beers. I make one go away and it magically shows back up in a full bottle.

The extra judge was added so Devildeac will have another zebra to yell at.

[davekay1971]

That happens with my beers. I make one go away and it magically shows back up in a full bottle.

How can I make that happen in my world?

[devildeac]

How can I make that happen in my world?

Make more frequent stops here and buy twice as much.

http://nodabrewing.com/

[devildeac]

That happens with my beers. I make one go away and it magically shows back up in a full bottle.

The extra judge was added so Devildeac will have another zebra to yell at.

Hey, I resemble that remark.

[Bob Green]

Anthony Boone and Jamison Crowder have been named to the Maxwell Award watch list.

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...petty-mariota/

Crowder and DeVon Edwards have been named to the Paul Hornung Award watch list:

http://www.kbtx.com/sports/home/head...266068921.html

Kelby Brown and Jeremy Cash have been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...es-76-players/

It is great to see the guys named to these lists. Whether or not one of them ends up winning an award, the recognition afforded by the nomination acknowledges all the hard work they have put in during their career to date. Congratulations to all!

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

Anthony Boone and Jamison Crowder have been named to the Maxwell Award watch list.

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...petty-mariota/

Crowder and DeVon Edwards have been named to the Paul Hornung Award watch list:

http://www.kbtx.com/sports/home/head...266068921.html

Kelby Brown and Jeremy Cash have been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports...es-76-players/

It is great to see the guys named to these lists. Whether or not one of them ends up winning an award, the recognition afforded by the nomination acknowledges all the hard work they have put in during their career to date. Congratulations to all!

This is just the beginning of the announcement of watch lists for the coming season. Expect to see more names from the Duke roster as the various 2014 watch lists appear.

[Bob Green]

Coach Cutcliffe video preview of the Special Teams:

http://vimeo.com/99577761

There are some beautiful scenes in that video of Jamison Crowder and DeVon Edwards returning punts and kicks for touchdowns, plus Ross Martin nailing the 53 yard FG at the end of the 1st half in Blacksburg.

Coach Cutcliffe says strong special teams play can be the difference in three or four ball games a season.

[OldPhiKap]

Coach Cutcliffe video preview of the Special Teams:

http://vimeo.com/99577761

There are some beautiful scenes in that video of Jamison Crowder and DeVon Edwards returning punts and kicks for touchdowns, plus Ross Martin nailing the 53 yard FG at the end of the 1st half in Blacksburg.

Coach Cutcliffe says strong special teams play can be the difference in three or four ball games a season.

Cut's Pregame pressers always emphasize that there are three phases to the game -- offense, defense, special teams. Not sure he looks at it differently than other coaches,but he sure takes a lot of pride in special teams.

Go Duke!

[Bob Green]

This is just the beginning of the announcement of watch lists for the coming season. Expect to see more names from the Duke roster as the various 2014 watch lists appear.

Congratulations to TE Braxton Deaver for being named to the John Mackey Award watch list:

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.db...DB_OEM_ID=4200

[Bob Green]

C Matt Skura has been named to the Rimington Trophy watch list:

http://www.rimingtontrophy.com/watchlist/

Congratulations!

[Bob Green]

This week's summer spotlight is 2013 All America Jeremy Cash:

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.db...DB_OEM_ID=4200