Despite recognition of its top players in the NFL draft, the expanded ACC has come up short on the field in competition against heavyweight conferences such as the SEC.

Clemson is the preseason pick by the media to win the ACC. The Tigers, who went 9-4 in 2007, received 51 of the 65 votes to win the ACC Championship Game.

Freshman quarterback Mike Glennon should be well prepared when he reports to N.C. State after working out this summer with his brother, Sean Glennon, a quarterback who helped lead Virginia Tech to an ACC championship last season.

Freshman quarterback Mike Glennon should be well prepared when he reports to N.C. State after spending time working out with his brother this summer.

N.C. State tight end Anthony Hill and tailback Jamelle Eugene start their workouts early in the morning.

With two surgically repaired shoulders, a higher release point on his passes and better arm strength, N.C. State quarterback Daniel Evans understandably is eager to get into preseason camp.

Duke coach David Cutcliffe was the new man on the dais this year and showed no signs of stage fright sitting with N.C. State's Tom O'Brien, UNC's Butch Davis and N.C. Central's Mose Rison.

ESPN blogger Heather Dinich rates N.C. State's Carter-Finley Stadium as one of the least tough places to play in the conference. ACC Now's J.P. Giglio doesn't agree.

The ACC has lost eight straight BCS bowl games and no ACC team is considered a serious national championship contender. But the conference always is entertaining, even when it doesn’t make a splash nationally.

N.C. State basketball coach Sidney Lowe won't get a contract extension as athletic director Lee Fowler tries to keep coaches' deals in line.

Offer football coaches anonymity and the candor flows. That's what Athlon did for its football preview magazine, which includes a scouting section from unnamed opposing coaches.

Unless you're Michigan, the easiest way to find wins — and build a program — in college football is to schedule Division I-AA teams. No one understands this better than the Big 12, specifically Kansas and Kansas State.

N.C. State's Sidney Lowe said Wednesday that Wolfpack fans would be proud of their men's basketball team next season.

Conversations with fans, local team officials and economic experts suggest that many fans continue to support local sports teams near or above the rates they have in the past.

Former N.C. State defensive back Miguel Scott has signed a free agent contract with the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants.

Given the opportunity, Marcus Stone proved he could play tight end on the college level. Now, he hopes to do it in the NFL.

Given the opportunity, Marcus Stone proved he could play tight end on the college level. Now, he hopes to do it in the NFL.