David Hale
@adavidhalejoint.bsky.social
ESPN college sports reporter. Raconteur, gadfly, man about town. David.Hale@espn.com
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On a Saturday when the B1G did it right — drama w/o upheaval — it was a reminder of how bad things are in the ACC.
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
All Catastrophes Conference
The ACC has had back-to-back disastrous Saturdays, raising the genuine question of whether it could be left out of the playoff entirely. How has it gotten this bad?
davidhale.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
On a Saturday when the B1G did it right — drama w/o upheaval — it was a reminder of how bad things are in the ACC.
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
Does it seem like there are more close games this year? It's because there are!
43.3% of P4vsP4 games have been decided by 1 score, highest rate for P4/P5/BCS games in at least 20 years. Avg score margin is 14.4 ppg, lowest since 2009.
43.3% of P4vsP4 games have been decided by 1 score, highest rate for P4/P5/BCS games in at least 20 years. Avg score margin is 14.4 ppg, lowest since 2009.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Does it seem like there are more close games this year? It's because there are!
43.3% of P4vsP4 games have been decided by 1 score, highest rate for P4/P5/BCS games in at least 20 years. Avg score margin is 14.4 ppg, lowest since 2009.
43.3% of P4vsP4 games have been decided by 1 score, highest rate for P4/P5/BCS games in at least 20 years. Avg score margin is 14.4 ppg, lowest since 2009.
Explosives vs. Successful plays... Even the quagmire of misery that is a trip to Iowa couldn't diminish what an outlier Oregon is.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Explosives vs. Successful plays... Even the quagmire of misery that is a trip to Iowa couldn't diminish what an outlier Oregon is.
Pitt was only game this year FSU was out-gained. Noles out-gained Clemson by the same yardage as Bama (41).
When out-gaining an opp by 40+ this year, P4 teams are 267-34 (.887). FSU is 4-4.
Only 3 other P5s in playoff era have lost 4 of 1st 9 w/a 40+ yardage advantage.
When out-gaining an opp by 40+ this year, P4 teams are 267-34 (.887). FSU is 4-4.
Only 3 other P5s in playoff era have lost 4 of 1st 9 w/a 40+ yardage advantage.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pitt was only game this year FSU was out-gained. Noles out-gained Clemson by the same yardage as Bama (41).
When out-gaining an opp by 40+ this year, P4 teams are 267-34 (.887). FSU is 4-4.
Only 3 other P5s in playoff era have lost 4 of 1st 9 w/a 40+ yardage advantage.
When out-gaining an opp by 40+ this year, P4 teams are 267-34 (.887). FSU is 4-4.
Only 3 other P5s in playoff era have lost 4 of 1st 9 w/a 40+ yardage advantage.
On a Saturday when the B1G did it right — drama w/o upheaval — it was a reminder of how bad things are in the ACC.
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
All Catastrophes Conference
The ACC has had back-to-back disastrous Saturdays, raising the genuine question of whether it could be left out of the playoff entirely. How has it gotten this bad?
davidhale.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
On a Saturday when the B1G did it right — drama w/o upheaval — it was a reminder of how bad things are in the ACC.
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
The inability of top brands to win consistently, a woeful OOC record, and a talent drain to the Big Ten are all part of a complex problem… davidhale.substack.com/p/all-catast...
Updated ESPN Strength of Record
1. A&M
2. Indiana
3. Ohio St
4. Bama
5. UGA
6. Ole Miss
7. Oregon
8. BYU
9. Texas Tech
10. Texas
11. Vandy
12. Oklahoma
13. ND
14. Michigan
15. USC
16. GT
17. Miami
18. Illinois
19. Utah
20. Cincinnati
1. A&M
2. Indiana
3. Ohio St
4. Bama
5. UGA
6. Ole Miss
7. Oregon
8. BYU
9. Texas Tech
10. Texas
11. Vandy
12. Oklahoma
13. ND
14. Michigan
15. USC
16. GT
17. Miami
18. Illinois
19. Utah
20. Cincinnati
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Updated ESPN Strength of Record
1. A&M
2. Indiana
3. Ohio St
4. Bama
5. UGA
6. Ole Miss
7. Oregon
8. BYU
9. Texas Tech
10. Texas
11. Vandy
12. Oklahoma
13. ND
14. Michigan
15. USC
16. GT
17. Miami
18. Illinois
19. Utah
20. Cincinnati
1. A&M
2. Indiana
3. Ohio St
4. Bama
5. UGA
6. Ole Miss
7. Oregon
8. BYU
9. Texas Tech
10. Texas
11. Vandy
12. Oklahoma
13. ND
14. Michigan
15. USC
16. GT
17. Miami
18. Illinois
19. Utah
20. Cincinnati
UConn QB Joe Fagano has thrown 383 consecutive passes without an INT, passing Russell Wilson (379) for the second-longest streak in FBS history. La Tech's Colby Cameron (444) is the record holder.
November 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
UConn QB Joe Fagano has thrown 383 consecutive passes without an INT, passing Russell Wilson (379) for the second-longest streak in FBS history. La Tech's Colby Cameron (444) is the record holder.
Newsletter: Some sage insight into life from Tony Elliott along with ACC picks, Dave Doeren, Tyler Van Dyke and the ultimate ACC memorabilia wishlist... davidhale.substack.com/p/doing-hard...
Doing hard things
Some good advice from Virginia coach Tony Elliott, plus rankings grievances, ham biscuits and this week's picks.
davidhale.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Newsletter: Some sage insight into life from Tony Elliott along with ACC picks, Dave Doeren, Tyler Van Dyke and the ultimate ACC memorabilia wishlist... davidhale.substack.com/p/doing-hard...
Not only is @mattbrown.bsky.social the finest journalist covering alcohol sales at college football stadiums in all of America, he also makes a damn fine cutting board and will just send one to you if you ask nicely and seem like you might like chopping stuff. A+ human being.
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Not only is @mattbrown.bsky.social the finest journalist covering alcohol sales at college football stadiums in all of America, he also makes a damn fine cutting board and will just send one to you if you ask nicely and seem like you might like chopping stuff. A+ human being.
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Some of the mangled wreckage of the Ramblin’ Wreck
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some of the mangled wreckage of the Ramblin’ Wreck
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The layered Illustrator or Photoshop file
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The layered Illustrator or Photoshop file
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Not originally an ACC souvenir, but Louisville's inclusion in the ACC makes this eligible.
GIVE ME THE BANNER FOR THE VACATED TITLE
GIVE ME THE BANNER FOR THE VACATED TITLE
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Not originally an ACC souvenir, but Louisville's inclusion in the ACC makes this eligible.
GIVE ME THE BANNER FOR THE VACATED TITLE
GIVE ME THE BANNER FOR THE VACATED TITLE
This might be attainable.
The ACC Wheel of Destiny prop that is in a storage closet somewhere at ESPN
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This might be attainable.
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I would like one (1) vtgt jersey
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I would like one (1) vtgt jersey
Ouch.
Virginia Tech’s BCS Trophy case
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Ouch.
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The football that Reggie Ball tossed into the hedges on fourth down in 2004
SMU is selling signed pieces of goal post after beating Miami.
Q for show: What’s piece of ACC memorabilia do you wish you had?
My top 3:
-Doeren’s red solo cup
-original turnover chain
-Dabo’s cowboy hat
Well read best ones on the show… 3:30/ACCN
Q for show: What’s piece of ACC memorabilia do you wish you had?
My top 3:
-Doeren’s red solo cup
-original turnover chain
-Dabo’s cowboy hat
Well read best ones on the show… 3:30/ACCN
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The football that Reggie Ball tossed into the hedges on fourth down in 2004
It's great as a memento but also spruces up any room...
The Pitt Blue Vase.
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's great as a memento but also spruces up any room...
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Billy Mays's ESPN360.com oxford shirt from the 2008 Champs Sports Bowl
November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Billy Mays's ESPN360.com oxford shirt from the 2008 Champs Sports Bowl
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Josh Pastner’s covid piñata
November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Josh Pastner’s covid piñata
Honestly Zion's shoe might be the best answer.
• Zion’s busted shoe
• Hansbrough’s mask
• The original Where’s Dook sign
• Hansbrough’s mask
• The original Where’s Dook sign
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Honestly Zion's shoe might be the best answer.
Signed by Willie.
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Signed by Willie.
All-timer...
Dean Smith was given and kept the Chris Webber timeout ball in his office. I would love to have that 🏀!
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
All-timer...
P4 w/2 or fewer losses... Best win, next best win, losses...
UNDEFEATED
Ohio State
Best: 14 Texas
Next: 19 Wash
Indiana
Best: 3 Oregon
Next: 17 Iowa
A&M
Best: 7 ND
Next: 26 LSU
BYU
Best: 6 Utah
Next: 31 Arizona
UNDEFEATED
Ohio State
Best: 14 Texas
Next: 19 Wash
Indiana
Best: 3 Oregon
Next: 17 Iowa
A&M
Best: 7 ND
Next: 26 LSU
BYU
Best: 6 Utah
Next: 31 Arizona
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
P4 w/2 or fewer losses... Best win, next best win, losses...
UNDEFEATED
Ohio State
Best: 14 Texas
Next: 19 Wash
Indiana
Best: 3 Oregon
Next: 17 Iowa
A&M
Best: 7 ND
Next: 26 LSU
BYU
Best: 6 Utah
Next: 31 Arizona
UNDEFEATED
Ohio State
Best: 14 Texas
Next: 19 Wash
Indiana
Best: 3 Oregon
Next: 17 Iowa
A&M
Best: 7 ND
Next: 26 LSU
BYU
Best: 6 Utah
Next: 31 Arizona