Preferred Walk-Ons

Preferred Walk-Ons

The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth. Part of TheSabre.com’s podcast network.

Episodes

Move Bill, Get Out The Way

October 8, 2025 • 45 mins
Following an embarrassing blowout loss to Clemson, North Carolina has faced days of negative press coverage and rumors about Bill Belichick's future in Chapel Hill. Meanwhile, Virginia, a team with no preseason buzz, remains undefeated going into the bye week. In this episode, we discuss the trajectory of both programs and give our picks for the Week 7 slate of games.   Topics for discussion include:
  • The ongoing calamity with...
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The Cavalanche

September 30, 2025 • 59 mins
UVA's upset victory over Florida State was a euphoric moment for the Cavalier fan base and a signature win for head coach Tony Elliott. We discussed the biggest takeaways from one of the best games of the college football season and analyzed what it means for the ACC race going forward.   Topics for discussion include:
  • Virginia's victory over Florida State and what it means for the future of the Cavaliers' program
  • NC State's ...
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Christmas in September

September 24, 2025 • 53 mins
An epic weekend of college football starts on Friday in Charlottesville and doesn't let up until late night on Saturday. With marquee matchups taking place across the country, which teams will solidify their resume as true contenders? In this episode, we preview the upcoming weekend of college football, both in the ACC and beyond, while taking time to laugh at Clemson and UNC for their misfortunes.   Topics for discussion include: ...
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    Pry-re Fest in Blacksburg

    September 16, 2025 • 62 mins
    Two high-profile losses rocked the ACC in Week 3. Virginia Tech's embarrassing home loss to ODU brought an end to the Brent Pry era in Blacksburg. Meanwhile, perennial juggernaut Clemson lost its second game of the season in Atlanta. Where do things stand in the ACC as we get into conference play?  

    Topics for discussion include:

    • Virginia Tech's decision to fire Brent Pry and where the Hokies might go next 
    • Clemson losing its...
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    Unpacking the Pack with Noah Fleischman

    September 9, 2025 • 38 mins
    On this week's episode, we spoke with Noah Fleischman of The Wolfpacker and On3 to debrief the exciting non-conference game between NC State and Virginia. Noah provided his perspective on strengths and areas for concern from both teams, fan base expectations, and the race for the ACC title.    Topics for discussion include:
    • Takeaways from the UVA-NC State game, reactions from the two fan bases, and what to expect the rest of...
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    Chapel Hell

    September 2, 2025 • 58 mins
    The opening week of the college football season was a mixed bag for ACC supporters. Statement wins by Georgia Tech, Florida State, and Miami were offset by losses from Virginia Tech, Clemson, and North Carolina. We discussed whether our perceptions have changed about the state of the conference race and looked ahead to Week 2.   Topics for discussion include:
    • Bill Belichick's disastrous first game at UNC 
    • Biggest surprises f...
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    We Are So Back: An ACC Week 1 Preview

    August 26, 2025 • 57 mins

    Our long national nightmare is over. Starting on Thursday night, we will have five consecutive days to binge college football. We celebrated the return of the season by discussing the biggest matchups of Week 1 and breaking down every Atlantic Coast Conference game this weekend. 

    In this episode, we:
    • Recap an eventful Week 0 including close games in Hawai'i and Ireland
    • Preview every Week 1 ACC football game with the top stor...
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    To the House with Joe Reed

    August 19, 2025 • 31 mins
    With college football finally back on the schedule this week, we wanted to talk to one of the best special teams weapons the ACC has ever seen. All-American kick returner and wideout Joe Reed stopped by to talk about his college and professional career, the importance of special teams, and experiences with ACC fan bases.  

    Topics for discussion include:

    • Joe's life following his football career (0:00-5:17)
    • The most memorable m...
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    The ACC Owns Labor Day with Ryan Nanni

    August 12, 2025 • 43 mins
    On this week's episode, we spoke with Ryan Nanni, one of the most prolific and insightful college football podcasters in the business. His newest podcast collaboration, Phantom Island, explores difficult and intriguing questions across the sports landscape.    Topics for our discussion include:
    • The goal of Phantom Island and the state of sports media
    • Fandom and appreciating all that college football has to offer
    • The psycholo...
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    ACC Where Are They Now?

    July 29, 2025 • 34 mins
    Change is constant in the world of college sports. Between neverending conference realignment and athlete movement in the transfer portal, it can be difficult for fans to keep track of their favorite college sports teams. As we countdown the final weeks in the lead-up to the season, we wanted to educate ACC fans on the changes they may have missed this offseason.    Topics for discussion include:
    • Rumors of handshake agreeme...
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    Media Days Takeaways

    July 23, 2025 • 36 mins
    The ACC Football Kickoff is currently taking place in Charlotte. We listened through hours of coach speak and platitudes to discuss the most important takeaways for the conference and college sports.    In this episode, we discuss:
    • Virginia Tech's recent non-NCAA championships
    • Jim Phillips comments at ACC Media Days and the stability of the conference
    • Expansion of the NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff
    Y...
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    The Evolution of Amateurism with Amanda Christovich

    July 15, 2025 • 43 mins
    Are college athletes employees? Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports calls this the existential question now facing college sports. We spoke with Amanda about the challenges the NCAA must now address in the wake of the House settlement and what it means for fans of college sports.   In this episode, we discuss:
    • How fans can make sense of the constant changes to college sports
    • How the NCAA is hoping for Congressional i...
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    UVA Summer Pulse Check with Kris Wright

    June 23, 2025 • 54 mins
    After one of the most tumultuous years in Virginia sports history, there are a lot of new faces around Charlottesville. We brought on Kris Wright of TheSabre.com to analyze the state of the UVA athletic department and what to expect with the upcoming football and basketball seasons.   Topics for discussion include:
    • How Virginia is navigating the new college landscape in the wake of the House settlement
    • What to expect from Vir...
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    A House Unsettled

    June 17, 2025 • 35 mins
    The long-awaited approval of the House settlement was issued on June 6th and has already shifted the landscape of college sports. Has this agreement created a clear path forward or unearthed even more questions and lawsuits? In this episode, we discuss:
    • Will Wade stoking the rivalry flames with UNC
    • UVA baseball hiring Chris Pollard from Duke
    • The most pressing questions that remain in college sports following the House settle...
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    100th Episode Spectacular

    June 4, 2025 • 47 mins
    We commemorated the 100th episode of the podcast by doing two of our favorite things: celebrating the success of the ACC and talking about college football betting. In this episode, we discuss the College World Series and preview ACC football teams that are under- and overrated by Vegas prognosticators.   Topics for discussion include:
    • The ACC's success in the Regional rounds of the NCAA Baseball Tournament
    • Brian O'Connor lea...
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    CFP Power Grab

    May 28, 2025 • 41 mins
    The ACC faces economic headwinds in trying to keep up with other major conferences. Now, commissioners of the SEC and Big 10 are attempting to stack the College Football Playoff deck in their favor. What can the ACC do to fight for survival while still advocating for the good of the game?   In this episode, we discuss: 
    • ACC coaches providing unflattering anonymous feedback about Virginia football
    • College football's search f...
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    Recruiting Stories with Joe Tipton

    May 13, 2025 • 54 mins
    Everyday brings new surprises for college sports fans in the era of the transfer portal. No one is more connected to college basketball recruiting than On3's Joe Tipton. We discussed how he has become one of the most influential reporters in the sport and the behind the scenes stories that have defined the offseason.   In this episode, we:
    • Discuss the pros and cons of the new scheduling model for ACC basketball (0:00-9:08)
    • Deb...
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    New Look Hoos with Preston Willett

    May 7, 2025 • 36 mins
    Virginia's football and basketball programs have experienced significant roster turnover this offseason. What should Cavaliers' fans expect in pivotal years for both teams? TheSabre.com contributor and Hoos On Podcast host Preston Willett joins the show to discuss:
    • What fans should expect from the Virginia football team this fall after a complete roster overhaul
    • Ryan Odom's success in rebuilding the Virginia basketball team
    • V...
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    Is the ACC Battling Back?

    April 29, 2025 • 44 mins
    After a season in which only four ACC teams made the NCAA Tournament, programs appear to be investing significant money in the transfer portal to be competitive in 2026. In this episode, we discuss how the conference is responding to the ever-changing college sports landscape and how the ambiguity about eligibility rules is shaping the offseason.    Topics for discussion include:
    • The Savannah Bananas game at Clemson
    • How ACC b...
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    I Let You Have One: An NFL Draft Preview

    April 22, 2025 • 47 mins
    This is our 2025 NFL Draft preview episode! Which college players are poised for superstardom on Sundays and which will leave fans disappointed? In this episode, we discuss:
    • A missed connection with a possible fan of the show
    • Coach Prime calling out Virginia football for recruiting his players
    • Our overall impressions of this draft class and the buzz around Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter
    • Which quarterbacks are worth the r...
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