2014 ACC Baseball Tournament

The ACC Baseball Tournament gets underway on Tuesday at Greensboro’s NewBridge Bank Park, and Wolfpack Baseball (32-22, 13-17 ACC) will be there. Having managed to do just enough down the stretch to get past the slumping Pitt Panthers, the Pack was able to claim the 10th and final seed.

50931-Colbert-slow-clap-gif-tOP4

Tournament Format

The 2014 tournament will once again feature round robin pool play, but with the expansion of the conference to 14 teams in baseball (get a clue ‘Cuse), 10 teams qualify for the tournament this year instead of just the top 8 as in past years.

A fortunate turn of events for the Pack (and GT too).

The top 6 seeds have already advanced to pool play, which begins on Wednesday May 21st. Seeds 7 thru 10 will have to earn their way into pool play in two elimination/play in games on Tuesday, May 20th.

Final ACC Standings

Atlantic Division
Conference Overall
rank schools W-L-T PCT W-L-T PCT
1.  Florida State 21-9-0 .700 41-14-0 .745
2.  Maryland 15-14-0 .517 34-19-0 .642
3.  Clemson 15-14-0 .517 34-22-0 .607
4.  Wake Forest 15-15-0 .500 30-25-0 .545
5.  NC State 13-17-0 .433 32-22-0 .593
6.  Boston College 10-20-0 .333 22-33-0 .400
7.  Notre Dame 9-21-0 .300 22-31-0 .415

 

Coastal Division
Conference Overall
rank schools W-L-T PCT W-L-T PCT
1.  Miami 24-6-0 .800 40-15-0 .727
2.  Virginia 22-8-0 .733 43-11-0 .796
3.  Duke 16-14-0 .533 32-23-0 .582
4.  North Carolina 15-15-0 .500 32-23-0 .582
5.  Georgia Tech 14-16-0 .467 32-24-0 .571
6.  Pitt 11-19-0 .367 22-30-0 .423
7.  Virginia Tech 9-21-0 .300 21-31-1 .406

 

ACC Tournament Seeding

  1. Miami 24-6
  2. FSU 21-9
  3. UVa 22-8
  4. Duke 16-14
  5. Clemson 15-14
  6. Maryland 15-14
  7. Carolina 15-15
  8. Wake 15-15
  9. GT 14-16
  10. NCSU 13-17

Pool A – (1)Miami, (4)Duke, (5)Clemson, (8)Wake/(9)GT
Pool B – (2)FSU, (3)UVa, (6)Maryland, (7)Carolina/(10)NCSU

Pool A

Miami-Hurricanes-8(1)Miami Hurricanes

40-15 (24-6 ACC, 1st Coastal), RPI #11

Miami is back in familiar territory so far in 2014…the top of the heap. Head Coach Jim Morris has never missed the NCAA Tournament in his 21 year tenure. He’s taken his teams to Omaha 11 times, winning 2 CWS Championships. Miami will reach the NCAA tournament this year for a record 42nd straight year.

NCAA Tournament Status: IN, Regional Host.

An ACC Championship game appearance could push Miami into National Seed territory.

blue-devils(4)Duke Blue Devils

32-23 (16-14 ACC, 3rd Coastal), RPI #78

Duke is one of the surprise teams in the ACC this year. Their 16 conference wins in 2014 matches their highest ever, and this is their first ACC Tournament since 2009. The Devils haven’t made the NCAA Tourney field since 1961

NCAA Tournament Status: Bubble, Probably IN.

As one of the feel good stories in NCAA Baseball this year, and with a winning ACC record, if the Devils don’t completely screw the pooch in G’boro look for them to get the bid regardless of their high RPI number.

ClemCapLogo(5)Clemson Tigers

34-22 (15-14 ACC, t2nd Atlantic), RPI #51

Clemson has missed the NCAA Tournament only once in the past 26 years. Head Coach Jack Leggett has taken his team to Omaha 6 times in his 21 year tenure.

NCAA Tournament Status: Bubble, Probably IN.

WakeForest1(8)Wake Forest Demon Deacons

30-25 (15-15 ACC, 4th Atlantic), RPI #69

Wake hasn’t reached Omaha since they won it all in 1955, and the Deacs haven’t made the NCAA Tourney since 2009. If they don’t get past GT on Tuesday, both of those streaks will continue.

NCAA Tournament Status: Bubble, Probably OUT.

GTLogo(9)Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

32-24 (14-16 ACC, 5th Coastal), RPI #39

The Jackets have missed only 2 NCAA Tournaments in the past 29 years, reaching Omaha 3 times during that span.

NCAA Tournament Status: Bubble, Probably IN.

Pool B

 

fsu(2)Florida State Seminoles

41-14 (21-9 ACC, 1st Atlantic), RPI #3

2014 has been business as usual for FSU and will mark their 37th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.  The ‘Noles have never missed the NCAA tournament under head coach Mike Martin (35yrs). What’s missing from his resume? A CWS ring. Martin has guided the ‘Noles to Omaha 15 times during his tenure, but has never won it all.

NCAA Tournament Status: IN, National Seed

8153_virginia_cavaliers-alternate-1994(3)Virginia Cavaliers

43-11 (22-8 ACC, 2nd Coastal), RPI #1

In his 10 year tenure, head coach Brian O’Connor has never failed to guide his team to the NCAA Tourney, reaching Omaha twice.

NCAA Tournament Status: IN, National Seed

MFlag(6)Maryland Terrapins

34-19 (15-14 ACC, t2nd Atlantic), RPI #28

The Terps haven’t made the NCAA Tournament since 1971. That will change this year in their final ACC season, under 2nd year head coach John Szefc.

NCAA Tournament status: IN, Likely #2 seed.

UNCLogo(7)North Carolina Tar Heels

32-23 (15-15 ACC, 4th Coastal), RPI #43

The Heels have reached Omaha in 6 of the past 8 years, but are in mild danger of missing the NCAA Tourney cut for only the 2nd time since Mike Fox took over. But even a Tuesday loss to the Pack probably wouldn’t knock them out.

NCAA Tournament Status: Bubble, Probably IN.

BlockSDecal(10)NC State Wolfpack

32-22 (13-17 ACC, 5th Atlantic), RPI #53

No one who has followed NCSU Baseball this year is unaware of the Pack’s struggles. In the pre-season, players, fans and most of the media touted the ’14 Pack9 as a “can’t miss” for a 2nd straight trip to Omaha.

Then a funny thing happened…they had to play the games.

The Pack has been playing their best ball of the season down the stretch, but if not for some beaucoup help from Notre Dame on the final weekend, the Pack is watching the ACC Tourney on TV from Raleigh this year.

And as of now, their NCAA Tourney chances are still very much in doubt.

NCAA Tournament Status: Bubble, Probably OUT.

Currently, the Pack is on the bubble big time with respect to an NCAA Tourney bid, but if they can get past Carolina on Tuesday they’ll have their chance to up their resume by facing FSU (RPI #3), UVa (RPI #1) and UMd (RPI #28).


Games Schedule

Tuesday, May 20th

  • 11am – Game #1 – (7)Carolina vs (10)NCSU
  • 3pm – Game #2 – (8)Wake vs (9)GT

Wednesday, May 21st

  • 11am – Game #3 – (4)Duke vs (5)Clemson
  • 3pm – Game #4 – (1)Miami vs (8)Wake/(9)GT Winner
  • 7pm – Game #5 – (2)FSU vs (7)Carolina/(10)NCSU Winner

Thursday, May 22nd

  • 11am – Game #6 – (3)UVa vs (6)UMd
  • 3pm – Game #7 – (4)Duke vs (8)Wake/(9)GT Winner
  • 7pm – Game #8 – (1)Miami vs (5)Clemson

Friday, May 23rd

  • 11am – Game #9 – (2)FSU vs (6)UMd
  • 3pm – Game #10 – (5)Clemson vs (8)Wake/(9)GT Winner
  • 7pm – Game #11 – (3)UVa vs (7)Carolina/(10)NCSU Winner

Saturday, May 24th

  • 11am – Game #12 – (1)Miami vs (4)Duke
  • 3pm – Game #13 – (6) UMd vs (7)Carolina/(10)NCSU Winner
  • 7pm – Game #14 – (2)FSU vs (3)UVa

Sunday, May 25th

  • 1pm – Championship – Pool A Winner vs Pool B Winner

TV Coverage

  • Both play-in games and all pool play games will be covered by Regional Sports Networks, though coverage may vary depending upon where one lives (FoxSportsCarolinas will be carrying all games). Click here for game by game RSN coverage.
  • All games will stream on ESPN3
  • Sunday’s championship game coverage on ESPN2
  • NewBridge Bank Park Info and Tickets

And last but by no means least

A recent request from Pack78, for mojo purposes…

funny-pictures-cat-eats-baseball-players

Yep…gigantic cat eats the players wearing red.  Seems about right.

Go Pack!!!

About Wufpacker

A 2nd generation alumnus and raised since birth to be irrationally dedicated to all things NC State. Class of '88 and '92.

ACC ACC Teams NC State Baseball

Home Forums 2014 ACC Baseball Tournament

Viewing 25 posts - 76 through 100 (of 135 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • #52205
    Gowolves
    Participant

    It just makes so damn mad. When will ONE of these calls go the Packs way. Do we need to sacrifice a chicken? I’ll do it if it will help

    #52206
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    Agreed Beej.

    Turner caught everyone napping on that one, even the plate ump.

    #52207
    tjfoose1
    Participant

    Yep. Umpire showboating his 3rd strike call and starts with his back to the play. Pathetic.

    #52208
    tjfoose1
    Participant

    Sorry Beej. In today’s ultrasensitive PC world, a ram and a gay cheating smurf is always gonna get the preferred treatment over a carnivorous predatory Wolfpack.

    #52209
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Stone is looking good. Why take him out?

    #52210
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    To get the righty/righty matchup I would presume. More than likely, Dunbar has much lower numbers vs righties.

    #52211
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    LMAO…Austin with the big turn at 1st, quickly followed by the “Oh Shit” look.

    #52212
    Gowolves
    Participant

    That’s what I thought but stone was able a righty for the second out but you are right if Dunbar has poor numbers against righties

    #52213
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    Olzcak almost airmailed that one.

    #52214
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    Skye Bolt…that shit still cracks me up.

    #52215
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    Plate ump has that Ken Kaiser no neck thing going on. Maybe that’s why he blew the Turner call.

    #52216
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Six outs to pull this out. Come on guys dig deep!

    #52217
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    Sweetness. Now let’s take advantage.

    #52218
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Yes! Got a break there. Bring him home now.

    #52219
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Thornton is coming in

    #52220
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    I know what this game is missing. The obligatory shot of Taylore Cherry in the bullpen fondling his own junk.

    #52221
    Gowolves
    Participant

    I know Rodon is a competitor but do you tell him if collision potential at the plate just take the out? I know that sounds silly but he has a long career in front of him.

    #52222
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Lol Wufpacker

    #52223
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Dang that was outside

    #52224
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Wow just a bit early

    #52225
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    That home plate ump is REALLY dicking us around. NO WAY did he swing on that.

    #52226
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Double secret probation.

    #52227
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Just take this crap out of the park so the ump has no say so

    #52228
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    At the very least, he should have appealed that to first.

    #52229
    Gowolves
    Participant

    Can’t once he calls it

Viewing 25 posts - 76 through 100 (of 135 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.