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This story appears in ESPN College Football 2016, on newsstands now. Mario Gavranovic Trikot . Order online today!Deshaun Watson is pretty much set at quarterback for Clemson. Dalvin Cook is good to go at Florida State. And Brad Kaaya doesnt need to look over his shoulder at Miami.But there are plenty of up-for-grabs positions across the ACC. Heres the biggest preseason battle to watch for each conference team.Atlantic DivisionFlorida State Seminoles: Quarterback?Quarterback Sean Maguire, who replaced an ineffective Everett Golson last year, missed the spring with an ankle injury and isnt assured the No. 1 spot this fall. The majority of spring reps went to J.J. Cosentino (like Maguire a prototypical dropback passer) and dual-threat candidates Deondre Francois and Malik Henry. Redshirt freshman Deondre Francois, who spent last season learning the system, is the favorite to win the starting job.Clemson Tigers: Linebacker?Linebacker B.J. Goodson, a senior who led the team with 108 tackles last season, is gone, leaving a huge hole in the heart of the defense. Sophomore Kendall Joseph (six career tackles) leads the competition to replace him, with early-enrollee freshmen Shaq Smith and Tre Lamar, both ESPN 300 recruits, also in the mix.Louisville Cardinals: Defensive end?Senior Sheldon Rankins is off to the NFL, and he leaves the biggest hole to fill on the Louisville defense. He started all 26 games the past two seasons, and theres not much game experience behind him. Senior Drew Bailey and junior Johnny Richardson, the only returners with experience, have just 22 combined career tackles. Redshirt freshman G.G. Robinson, junior college transfer Chris Williams and early-enrollee freshman Kordell Slater will all compete for the starting spot.NC State Wolfpack: Quarterback?Though some believe sophomore Jalan McClendon, who played in seven games last year, has the edge, redshirt freshman Jakobi Meyers presents more of a dual threat -- in fact, hes the best running quarterback Dave Doeren has had since he arrived. Even if McClendon becomes the starter, new offensive coordinator Eli Drinkwitz, a former assistant at Boise State who learned the spread from Gus Malzahn at Auburn, could design packages to utilize Meyers running ability.Boston College Eagles: Quarterback?BC must get this one right to avoid another losing season. The numbers in 2015 were ugly: Four quarterbacks had at least 40 attempts, but none had a better completion rate than 52 percent; they combined for just eight passing touchdowns and averaged only 5.36 yards per attempt; and they logged seven games with fewer than 100 passing yards. Patrick Towles, a graduate transfer from Kentucky, is expected to battle for the top spot with Darius Wade, who returns from a broken left ankle after starting the first three games of 2015.Wake Forest Demon Deacons: Linebacker?All-ACC player Brandon Chubb (last years leading tackler with 107) and Hunter Williams are gone, leaving big holes to fill at the position. Senior returning starter Marquel Lee will be crucial to solidifying the unit: He had 71 tackles and led the team with 10 tackles for loss last season. Also look for junior Jaboree Williams, sophomore Demetrius Kemp and redshirt freshmen Nate Mays and Justin Strnad to contribute.Syracuse Orangemen: Defensive end?With the graduation or early departure of three of last seasons top defensive ends and the offseason dismissal of three others, game experience at the position is a major concern. Redshirt freshman Jake Pickard will compete with converted tight end Trey Dunkelberger and converted linebacker Kenneth Ruff. But dont be surprised if more reshuffling of the roster occurs, especially with Delaware State grad transfer Gabe Sherrod in the mix.Coastal DivisionNorth Carolina Tar Heels: Linebacker?Jeff Schoettmer and Shakeel Rashad accounted for most of the tackles from the linebacker position (223 combined) last fall. But now that theyve graduated, sophomore Andre Smith and junior Cayson Collins are the only returning linebackers with at least 20 tackles in 2015 -- they combined for 91. Smith can play strong or inside linebacker, which gives the Heels flexibility as they fill out the unit with a number of younger players, led by early enrollee Jonathan Smith.Miami Hurricanes: Offensive line?An improved offensive line is pivotal to any potential turnaround. Junior left tackle Trevor Darling returns and likely will anchor an experienced unit that needs to live up to the Miami pedigree. The group returns nearly every starter, but the new regime could shake up the depth chart. Kc McDermott and Alex Gall will battle at left guard, unless McDermott wins the right tackle job from Sunny Odogwu, who is recovering from an MCL injury. With new offensive line coach Stacy Searels demanding improvement on all fronts, even Darlings job isnt secure.Pittsburgh Panthers: Wide receiver?For quarterback Nathan Peterman to excel in the passing game, the Panthers will need several players to emerge at receiver and tight end. Tyler Boyd caught 43 percent of all passes in 2015, 65 more than second-leading receiver Dontez Ford (26 for 505 yards, 19.4 yards per catch). Zach Challingsworth and Quadree Henderson will also compete for catches, but sophomore Tre Tipton, a running quarterback and wide receiver in high school, might be best suited to replicate Boyds all-purpose style.Virginia Tech Hokies: Quarterback?Last year Brenden Motley played admirably as the backup to senior Michael Brewer -- he completed 56.1 percent of his passes and threw for 11 touchdowns with seven interceptions -- but he wont just slide into the starting role. Fourth-ranked juco quarterback Jerod Evans joined the fold in the spring, and former ESPN 300 signal-caller Dwayne Lawson might be ready to start as a sophomore. Whoever earns the starting job likely will be raw, but Justin Fuente is credited with developing Andy Dalton and Paxton Lynch, so there is valid cause for optimism.Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Defensive back?Last seasons secondary fielded four senior starters, so there are several roles up for grabs on a unit that was solid in pass defense in 2015 (1.33 TD-to-INT rate, fifth best in the ACC, and 7.23 yards allowed per attempt). More than a dozen defensive backs could compete for the four roles: Twin brothers Lance and Lawrence Austin, Step Durham, A.J. Gray and Corey Griffin are among those best positioned to earn starting spots.Duke Blue Devils: Defensive end?Defensive tackle A.J. Wolf is the lone returning starter from the front four, and the staff is comfortable with the lines interior. So now Ben Albert needs to identify a few defensive ends with pass-rush potential. Sophomore Marquies Price was the teams third-best pass rusher last season -- faint praise, as he finished with just 1.5 sacks. Allen Jackson and Dominic McDonald are upperclassmen, but theyve combined for only 10 tackles in their careers. Keep an eye on redshirt freshman Trevon McSwain (6-6, 265 pounds).Virginia Cavaliers: Defensive line?Bronco Mendenhall is bringing a 3-4 scheme, and hes tasked with replacing a handful of starters along the defensive line. Andrew Browns spot should be secure, but what pieces will surround him? While Andre Miles-Redmond has starting experience, how will he fare in a new scheme? Donte Wilkins and Chris Peace are two other contenders for starting positions, but dont expect a defined depth chart until well into preseason practice. Edimilson Fernandes Trikot . Only three players drafted by NHL clubs were included on the Czech selection camp roster on Wednesday. Those players were Dallas Stars 2012 first-rounder Radek Faksa, Winnipeg Jets 2013 fourth-rounder Jan Kostalek and Phoenix Coyotes 2012 seventh-rounder Marek Langhamer. Blerim Dzemaili Trikot . At a Manhattan federal court hearing, attorney Jordan Siev said his law office has gotten more evidence nearly every day to support its lawsuit accusing MLB and Selig of going on a "witch hunt" to ruin Rodriguezs reputation and career. He said the defendants went "way over the line. http://www.fussballtrikotschweizshop.ch/breel-embolo-trikot.html . -- Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries during that time period when there was no collective bargaining agreement in place in the NFL. SHANGHAI -- Nick Kyrgios was booed during a listless 6-3, 6-1 loss to Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, then angrily defended his behavior by saying he didnt owe the spectators anything and that fans could just leave if they didnt like his attitude.Just three days after winning the Japan Open, the Australian player, who is known for fiery outbursts and argumentative behavior on court, put in little effort in the second-round match against Zverev, a player ranked 110th in the world who had only won seven ATP Tour matches all season.Kyrgios tapped a soft serve over the net and started walking toward his chair before Zverev had even returned the ball. He floated other first serves in at 67 mph and smacked second-serve faults at 130 mph.Kyrgios hit a risky trick volley between his legs -- and still managed to win the point. On changeovers, he bypassed his chair and waited impatiently to serve, twirling his racket on his fingers.Chair umpire Ali Nili admonished Kyrgios for his behavior in the first set.This is a professional tournament, you have to act like a professional, Nili said.Toward the end of the 48-minute match, the crowd started booing and jeering. One man yelled, Respect the game, prompting a furious reaction from Kyrgios, who shouted, You want to come here and play?Asked after the match whether he thought he owed the spectators a better effort as one of the stars of the game, Kyrgios turned defiant again.What does that even mean? Im good at hitting a tennis bball at the net. Trikot Yann Sommer Kinder. Big deal. I dont owe them anything, he said. If you dont like it, I didnt ask you to come watch. Just leave.On his soft serves, he replied flatly, My arm was a little sore.Kyrgios conceded that he didnt put forth his best effort and was mentally drained after winning his third title of the season in Tokyo.I guess thats why Im trying to work on being able to be consistent every week, Kyrgios said. Just took the easy way out tonight and obviously didnt show up at all.He added that he is so tired from the lengthy season, that hes not interested in chasing one of the last spots for the ATP finals next month.I couldnt care less, to be completely honest with you, he said.Kyrgios later apologized on Twitter.Zverev joked about some of Kyrgios serves after the match -- it felt like the last time he played his girlfriend, he said -- but he also defended the Australian and said he shouldnt be criticized for his professionalism.Would Federer behave like that? Probably not, Zverev said. But [Kyrgios] has a creative mind. ... Hes top-15, -16 in the world, so hes doing something right.Zverev also said its normal to be fatigued at the end of a grueling season.You reach a point where youre mentally tired and some people react one way, some people react a different way, Zverev said. It doesnt say anything about whether hes professional or not. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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