ACC Daily Links: August 17

 

Boston College

On Monday, BC lavished basketball coach Jim Christian with a one-year extension; now, was it the right move?

Clemson

The Tigers suffered a big loss when it was announced that veteran defensive end Austin Bryant, one of the stars of their defense, will be out several weeks with a foot injury.

Duke

Marist will replace Albany on Duke’s basketball schedule.

Florida State

Wide receiver Travis Rudolph continues to sit out from practice — along with a few other Seminoles — while recovering from a hamstring injury.

Georgia Tech

Quarterback Justin Thomas will need his supporting cast in 2016 to be better than what they were a season ago.

Louisville

The Cardinals land a commitment from a talented basketball player: four-star guard Darius Perry.

Miami

The Canes will have less depth at the running back position now: Trayone Gray tore his ACL during practice, and will miss the entire 2016 season.

NC State

Jaylen Samuels has been named preseason first team All-American by Pro Football Focus — as a tight end, too, I might add.

North Carolina

Per Carolina Blue, the Tar Heels have offered 2017 small forward Jarred Vanderbilt.

Notre Dame

With Alize Jones out at the tight end position, who is ready to step up?

Pittsburgh

These throwback uniforms and helmets for Pitt are pretty darn slick.

Syracuse

It’s been confirmed: Syracuse will host St. John’s in hoops December 21.

Virginia

Former Virginia tight end Jake McGee will attempt to continue his NFL career out in Oakland.

Virginia Tech

And now another player has apparently entered the mix in the quarterback competition at Virginia Tech.

Wake Forest

Bryant Crawford scored 11 points, and Wake Forest defeated the University of Toronto 93-72 in their first game down in the Bahamas.