The Virtual Tailgate

Andrew Marshall
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Covering ACC Football and beyond. We talk Atlantic Coast Conference football and NCAA news. Weekly recaps on the games, and predictions for the coming week are standard, and we branch out into conference realignment, players of the week, and award and draft chatter as they come up. Boston College Eagles, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, North Carolina Tarheels, Duke Blue Devils, NC State Wolfpack, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Clemons Tigers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, and soon, Pittsburgh Panthers and Syracuse Orangemen, Louisville Cardinals, Cal Goldlen Bears, Stanford Cardinal, SMU Mustangs, and sometimes Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago

    Season 16 - Week 4: Matador Defense in Dire Need of Towels

    We recap a week of ACC football, starting with player of the week picks and key performances from Davis Warren, Jeffrey Overton, and Bo Perbula. We also cover Wake Forest’s upset of Louisville and update the power rankings, with Miami still at No. 1 and Louisville and SMU dropping out of the top five. We then look ahead to several matchups, focusing on Pitt at Virginia Tech, Virginia at Florida State, and Miami at Clemson. We discuss the spread in each game, how tested the teams have been, and make quick picks on the main ACC lines. 0:07 Intro Banter Begins 2:15 Players of the Week 8:26 Power Rankings Shakeup 11:50 Rainy Game Weirdness 13:40 Pickem Standings Update 15:13 Friday Night in Blacksburg 24:20 Virginia-FSU Showdown 35:40 Miami-Clemson Clash 43:27 Quickfire Bets Roundup 45:53 Sign-Off Rules Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 23

    Season 16 - Week 3: ACC After Dark with Vince Clortho

    In this episode of Virtual Tailgate, we cover a week of ACC football and start with our player shoutouts. We recognize Pitt freshman Damon Ferguson Jr. for his rushing performance, Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds for a productive game, Miami quarterback Darian Mensah for his record-setting completion streak, and SMU running back Kendrick Raphael for carrying the offense against Louisville. We then move to the power rankings, with Miami still at number one, followed by Louisville, SMU, Virginia Tech, and Duke. At the bottom, we discuss Boston College, Syracuse, and Stanford, along with the confusion caused by a few incorrect game references in the rundown. We also revisit NC State’s loss and talk through what it means for their season. From there, we preview several games. We discuss Virginia Tech’s trip to Boston College and agree that the Hokies are the stronger team, with Boston College struggling to score. We then look at Wake Forest at Louisville and note that Wake has shown fight in recent games, but Louisville’s offense and overall talent still make the Cardinals the pick. We also preview Clemson at Cal, where the main question is whether Clemson’s late comeback against North Carolina can carry over on the road. Some of us think Cal is the better team, while others still trust Clemson’s talent and defense. We end with quick-fire picks, including NC State, Georgia Tech, SMU, and Virginia, and close with a few final jokes and sign-off lines. 0:08 Intro and Irony 0:53 Walking Taller Awards 1:29 Carolina Collapse Recap 4:46 Mensah Takes Over 8:48 Power Rankings Shuffle 15:25 Season Standings Check 17:13 Hokies at BC 23:54 Wake Visits Louisville 31:23 Clemson Faces Cal 37:39 Quick Fire Bets 43:52 Closing and Sign-Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 17

    Season 16 - Week 2: Pounding the Spread at the Old Country Buffet

    Season 16 of Virtual Tailgate opens with light talk before moving into the week’s ACC player awards, including standout performances from Miami, Virginia Tech, Cal, and Duke. The hosts then debate their top five and bottom three power rankings, placing Miami at No. 1 and Syracuse, Stanford, and Boston College at the bottom. The episode also reviews betting records and previews the week’s biggest games, including North Carolina at Clemson, Virginia vs. West Virginia in Charlotte, and SMU at Louisville, along with several quick-fire picks. It closes with praise for Duke’s road win over Illinois, brief discussion of Florida State coaching speculation, and the hosts’ usual sign-off. 0:08 Intro and Sponsors 1:39 Running and Confidence 3:40 Weekly Player Picks 8:09 Power Rankings Shuffle 12:29 Betting Standings 14:31 UNC-Clemson Preview 22:03 Virginia-West Virginia Matchup 26:39 Duke's Mayo Classic 29:25 SMU-Louisville Showdown 35:28 Quick Fire Bets 39:58 Duke Shout-Outs 42:08 Closing Banter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 10

    Season 16 - Week 1: The Dodgers of the ACC

    The Virtual Tailgate opens Season 16 with Week 1 ACC discussion, starting with game balls for standout performances from Pitt quarterback Mason Henschel, Miami receiver Malachi Toney, and Miami quarterback Darian Mensah. The hosts then break down Miami’s roster strength, Duke’s transfer losses, and Nate Shepard’s role for Duke before Jarred reads his top five and bottom three in the ACC, including Miami at No. 1 and Clemson and NC State near the bottom. The episode also turns into a broader debate about Clemson’s slide, Dabo Swinney’s job status, and the impact of NIL and the transfer portal before ending with previews and picks for Georgia Tech-Tennessee, Duke-Illinois, Rutgers-Boston College, Syracuse-Cal, Georgia Southern-Clemson, NC State-Richmond, and Pitt-UCF. 0:06 Boot Giveaway Banter 2:25 Power Outage and Standouts 9:02 Space-Time Nonsense 10:41 ACC Power Rankings 21:33 Sponsor Reset and Rankings 23:48 Week Two Betting Slate 34:10 Ugly Game Spotlight 43:53 Quickfire Bets 47:49 Closing Out The Tailgate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 1

    Season 16 - Week 0: Death Valley, Distractions, and Court Injunctions

    The Virtual Tailgate crew opens Season 16 by reviewing Week 0 across the ACC and handing out game balls for standout performances, including Beau Pribula, Michael Ford, Brandon Hillman, and Bill Belichick after North Carolina’s win over TCU. They then reveal their top five and bottom three teams, with Miami and SMU at the top and Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College at the bottom, before debating Clemson vs. LSU and Louisville vs. Ole Miss. The episode closes with picks for SMU at Florida State and a few quickfire bets on Stanford, UCLA, Georgia Tech, and Cincinnati. 0:08 Intro and Week 0 Recap 1:16 Game Balls Roundup 5:25 Belichick and Petrino 6:27 ACC Rankings Update 8:54 Clemson-LSU Breakdown 18:34 Louisville at Ole Miss 26:15 Florida State Hosts SMU 36:24 Quickfire Bets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Aug 26

    Season 16 - Preseason: The Chaos Engine

    The Virtual Tailgate opens its Season 16 ACC preview with preseason award picks for top offensive and defensive players before turning to dark horse teams and programs expected to decline. The hosts discuss possible breakout teams like NC State, Cal, and Georgia Tech, while also debating whether Clemson can rebound and why Duke may take a step back after key departures. They then make ACC Championship predictions, with Miami and SMU emerging as the main projected finalists, and work through a set of early power rankings. The episode closes with transfer portal notes and Week 0 previews, including TCU vs. North Carolina, Virginia vs. NC State, New Mexico State vs. Florida State, and Stanford vs. Hawaii. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 12/10/2025

    Season 15 - Bowls: Permanent Damage

    On this episode of The Virtual Tailgate, the crew dives into the thrilling ACC Championship game, where the Duke Blue Devils triumphed over the Virginia Cavaliers in a nail-biting overtime finish. The hosts breakdown key moments from the game, including Tony Elliott's controversial decisions and a miscue that allowed UVA to tie the score before falling to Chandler Morris' critical interception. Highlighting the unexpected rise of Duke as conference champions, they commend head coach Manny Diaz's bold strategies, contrasting it with Virginia's storied struggles and an unfortunate title drought since 1995. Jarred takes listeners on a historical journey through ACC championships, adding humor to UVA's woes and examining the shifting dynamics in the league, especially regarding Notre Dame's cooled relations with the conference. The episode features an engaging twist with "The Great Bowl Auction of 2025," as the hosts compete to predict outcomes for various bowl games, filled with analysis and lighthearted banter. Listeners are reminded of valuable life lessons, including the importance of rooting for your team and avoiding risky plays. Tune in for an entertaining mix of game analysis, historical reflections, and spirited competition in this week's episode! 0:07 Introduction to the Season 2:14 The ACC Championship Recap 5:13 Manny Diaz's Bold Moves 5:47 Power Rankings Discussion 7:07 A Trip Down Memory Lane 8:47 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Comparison 10:10 Conference Championship Controversies 14:53 Notre Dame's Relationship with the ACC 16:55 The ACC and College Football Playoffs 25:11 Emergency Pod Plans for Notre Dame 26:08 The Great Bowl Auction 30:38 Bidding Begins for Military Bowl 37:03 Gator Bowl Insights 41:14 The Disrespect Bowl 48:56 Clemson vs. Penn State Preview 53:00 Pitt's Game Strategy 58:16 Miami vs. Texas A&M 1:03:55 Holiday Bowl Excitement 1:04:24 Arizona State's Challenges 1:11:03 Memphis's Coaching Changes 1:13:50 BYU's Strong Finish 1:15:56 Closing Thoughts and Rules Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 12/03/2025

    Season 15 - Week 15: Cavaliers become Goliaths

    This week on the Virtual Tailgate, the crew celebrates the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 ACC regular season while tackling off-field antics and defining what “confidence” truly means in the world of college football. Andrew, David, and the gang waste no time delving into the outrageously chaotic landscape that is the final stretch of the season, where David sets the tone by wrestling with the Commonwealth Cup, excitedly acknowledging the show's intro and jokingly revealing his current digestive state. The episode kicks off with a whimsical word breakdown from Andrew—"Con" and “Dense”—flowing into an unplanned analysis of “confidence.” As the conversation seamlessly pivots to football, the guys reflect on the recent games and hand out Game Balls with particular praise for Jamari Taylor's remarkable performance leading Virginia during the Commonwealth Clash and Cal's JKS for derailing SMU’s championship dreams with an epic showing that secured a winning season for the Golden Bears. Fueled by robust banter amidst their analysis, the team takes time to reaffirm the notion of “Coastal Chaos,” sharing anecdotes about the ACC’s unpredictable nature and how every team seems to suffer from this madness. David introduces a riveting debate on the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, with the spotlight shining on Taylor and the standout statistics of Clemson's Ricardo Jones, establishing a compelling case for each selection. As opinions clash, the guys explore the intricacies involved in determining the Coach of the Year, with varying viewpoints about both Tony Elliott's competence at Virginia and Brent Pry’s tenure at Virginia Tech. Examining the established narrative, the team draws attention to the unexpected rivalry budding between Duke and Virginia as they prepare to clash in the ACC Championship. Tension fills the air as they analyze each team’s potential paths to victory, weighing both strengths and weaknesses while discussing Darian Mensah's performance against Virginia’s defense, which had previously kept him in check. They challenge each other on key matchups, revealing the brewing pressure on the Cavaliers to perform—a stark contrast to Duke, who seem to be the wild cards of the match-up. In an amusing twist, Jared includes a “number of the week” segment, highlighting his unfortunate betting futility at almost $1,200 lost—a new record and a comedic reminder of the ups and downs of college football fandom. The team then dives deeper into strategic discussions about each team's coaching and player nuances, illuminating how past encounters and current mentalities may shape the championship game. As they wind down the episode, the guys reaffirm their predictions while building excitement for the big game in Charlotte. With chatter about who possesses the advantage—coaching, offense, or defense—they maintain playful rivalry while laying down their final bets and picks, bracing to see whether the Cavaliers can withstand the pressure or if the Blue Devils can upset expectations. 0:07 Welcome to the Virtual Tailgate 0:43 Intro and Media Bullcrap 1:12 Mixing Live and Freestyling 1:53 Join Us on Social Media 2:12 Word Breakdown Time 3:47 Players of the Week 5:08 Coastal Chaos Discussion 6:08 Game Balls and Highlights 10:15 Virtual Power Rankings 12:15 Duke vs. Virginia Preview 29:41 Coach of the Year Discussion 35:25 ACC Championship Game Preview 52:34 Closing Thoughts and Rules Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Covering ACC Football and beyond. We talk Atlantic Coast Conference football and NCAA news. Weekly recaps on the games, and predictions for the coming week are standard, and we branch out into conference realignment, players of the week, and award and draft chatter as they come up. Boston College Eagles, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, North Carolina Tarheels, Duke Blue Devils, NC State Wolfpack, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, Clemons Tigers, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, and soon, Pittsburgh Panthers and Syracuse Orangemen, Louisville Cardinals, Cal Goldlen Bears, Stanford Cardinal, SMU Mustangs, and sometimes Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Andrew Marshall
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Marshall
  • Show Website
    The Virtual Tailgate