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Bowden: If You Are A Dark Horse, You Can't Afford An Off Week

The real fun in the Heisman Race is seeing if the 4th and 5th guys can make a move late. Tebow and McCoy continue to win games and headline the 2009 Heisman Trophy Race.  But names like Ingram and Spiller continue to creep back into contention.  Tune in to hear who Bowden thinks is really causing a commotion in the Heisman Race. 

Bowden: 'The Best Recruiting Job Dabo Sweeney Did Was Keep Spiller'

Tommy Bowden brought Spiller to Clemson, and he says that keeping him was one of the best thing's Dabo has done. Clemson has found themselves at the top of the Atlantic Division and there is no doubt that they could not have gotten there without the play making ability of CJ Spiller.  Tune in to this addition of the ACC Preview Bustercast to check out Tommy Bowden and Dave Nathan previewing all of the week's games in the conference.  To jump to a specific segment, hit the green Segments tab in the right of the player. Segments 1. Introduction 2. Has Georgia Tech hit the BCS Ceiling? 3. Christian Ponder Out for the Season 4. Picks and Predictions For Week 11 5. Miami/UNC - VT/MD 6. FSU competes for Bowl Eligibility

The Tech Schools are Sittin' On Top: Week 11 ACC Power Rankings

Coach Bowden places the league leaders in their place in the Week 11 Power Rankings. Dave Nathan is joined by Tommy Bowden to talk about the current state of the ACC.  In the Week 11 Power Rankings, Coach Bowden orders the league based on recent performance.  Bowden's Power Rankings: 12. Maryland 11. Virginia 10. NC State 9. Duke 8. Wake Forest 7. Florida State 6. North Carolina 5. Boston College 4. Miami 3. Clemson 2. Virginia Tech 1. Georgia Tech

Paul Johnson's Decision Making Is Bowden's One Thing

Going for it on fourth down in overtime.  Yeah, he's got a pair. Tommy Bowden already called that Georgia Tech was facing a true "trap game" against Wake Forest this weekend in the ACC, and now it's Paul Johnson gutsy play-calling that is his One Thing for Week 10.  Taken to overtime by the dangerous Demon Deacons, Paul Johnson stuck with his "meat and potatoes" and ran for the game-winning touchdown. To listen to other One Thing's from around the nation, click the link above.

Bowden: 'They Play The Game Waiting For Something Bad'

You have to be pro-active rather than reactive in this conference games with the postseason in limbo. Georgia Tech holds on in Overtime to maintain their conference lead, C.J. Spiller breaks his own total yards school record and Clemson finishes the game on a 19-0 run, and some coaches around the conference are starting to feel the heat under the seat.  Tune in to this week's ACC Recap Bustercast as Dave Nathan and Tommy Bowden break down all the biggest stories from Week 10 in the ACC.  To jump to a particular segment click the green "Segments" tab in the right side of the player. Segments 1. Introduction/ You have to finish the Game Strong 2. Clemson - FSU Recap and Kicking Struggles 3. Miami - Virginia Recap / NC State - MD Recap / Georgia Tech - WF / Duke - UNC Recap 4. C.J. Spiller - Heisman Candidate? 5. Mickey Andrews Retirement

Bowden: 'Duke Is Very Capable Of Beating North Carolina'

Thaddeus Lewis is living up to the reputation of a "David Cutcliffe Quarterback" Duke tries to reclaim the victory bell this week in Chapel Hill, and ACC Football Expert Tommy Bowden thinks they have a great opportunity to take care of business in Kenan Stadium.  In this edition of the Week 10 Preview Bustercast, Tommy Bowden and Will Brinson preview the weekend of games in the ACC and discuss the hot topics including the Mickey Andrews retirement and Georgia Tech avoiding a trap when Jim Grobe and the Demon Deacons come to town.  To jump to a specific segment click the green Segments tab on the right side of the player. Segments 1. Mickey Andrews Retirement/ FSU-NCSU Recap / FSU-Clemson Preview 2. Duke - UNC Preview / MD -NCSU Preview / Wake-GT Preview 3. VT-ECU Preview / Heisman Predictions

Coastal Division Leaders Headline ACC Power Rankings

Paul Johnson's high powered rushing attack has scored at least three touchdowns in every matchup this season.  It has helped them keep their division rivals at a distance in the ACC.  12. Maryland 11. Virginia 10. NC State 9. Duke 8. Wake Forest 7. North Carolina 6. Florida State 5. Boston College 4. Clemson 3. Virginia Tech 2. Miami 1. Georgia Tech

Barth Serves Up Some Beamer Ball For The Hokies

North Carolina used special teams against the Hokies to put them away in Blacksburg In this week's edition of the ACC Week 9 One Thing, ACC Football Expert Tommy Bowden focuses on the kicking game.  Bowden reflects on his coaching career and gives some insight into how to best prepare your kickers for the big moment under the lights.  To listen to other One Thing's from our Buster Coaches around the nation, click the link above.    

It Was A Chess Match In Blacksburg

An upset in Blacksburg, a shootout in Tallahassee, and Duke is for real? Parity continues throughout the ACC as Week 9 featured another slate of upsets, shootouts, and nail-biters.  ACC Football Expert Tommy Bowden and Dave Nathan sit down to analyze the entire weekend of games, take a look at the standings, and even get a sneak peak at the Coastal showdown next weekend in Chapel Hill.  To jump to a specific segment in this week's Week 9 Recap Bustercast, click the green "Segments" tab to the right of the player.  Segments 1. Quick Hits - Initial Game Reactions 2. UNC - Virginia Tech Recap 3. Duke - UVA Recap - Duke Is For Real 4. Miami - WF Recap - Hurricanes Escape Near Upset 5. ACC Standings - Predicting Who Will Be In Tampa 6. Sneak Peak at Duke - UNC in Week 10  

Bowden: 'He's #1 Simply Because of Style Points'

Coach Bowden tabs his Heisman hopefuls as week 9 play gets underway... Style points can certainly be a tie breaking factor when you have several players playing well and winning games.  So, if you want to win the Heisman, Coach Bowden sees a leader as one who does those things and does them in dazzling fashion. Bowden's Top 3 Heisman Contenders: 1. Colt McCoy - Quarterback, Texas 2. Tim Tebow - Quarterback, Florida 3. Mark Ingram - Running Back, Alabama