Best Jim Quist Podcasts (2024)

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Hot Knife | Stanford Gears Up For ACC Year 1 34:07

2h ago34:07

34:07

When a quarterback and wide receiver make a special connection it turns into a hot knife looking for butter. Stanford has that pairing in Ashton Daniels and Elic Ayomanor. We direct you to the Colorado game for reference. Coach Troy Taylor is in his second season and though the pantry is a bit bare a quick look at the Rivals recruiting charts from …

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Explosive | Georgia Tech’s ’24 Offense Hot ‘N Ready 30:01

7d ago30:01

30:01

Coach Brent Key is in his second season at Georgia Tech and he’s about to unleash an explosive offense on the conference. The first look belongs to Florida State as the two teams meet in Dublin for a Week Zero opener. The publisher of JacketsOnline, Kelly Quinlan joins Will and Jim to provide you with a preview of the coming football season. The Ye…

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ACC Meetings | Conor O’Neill’s Top 10 List Of Invitees 44:57

1M ago44:57

44:57

There are plenty of things that family can make light of when it’s in-house and the ACC family is no different. From referees to coaches to interns there is more than enough material to get the laughs going. Conor O’Neill, Publisher of Devils Illustrated took at look at 10 people and situations that will have you shaking your head and saying, ‘that…

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Remarkable | Spicy, Hot, Sweet And…’24 In A Nutshell 44:26

3M ago44:26

44:26

What a remarkable set of ACC sports seasons we’ve witnessed. Will and Jim talk about men’s and women’s basketball and why you should never judge a book by it’s cover on the latest podcast. Will whips out the 20/20 hindsight in his latest article and also provides some vision into the future for men’s conference fans, it’s a must read. Are You Liste…

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Pack Double Toll On Tobacco Road In ’24 30:59

3M ago30:59

30:59

Tobacco Road begins and ends in Raleigh as the Pack place both men’s and women’s teams in the top tier of the NCAA Basketball Tournaments. NC State has delivered an amazing package of hoops for fans this season. Bang for the buck? Oh, you’re into whipped cream territory now and keep your fingers crossed that a cherry of two are still in the works. …

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NCAA Sweet 16 | Never Discount The Best 45:29

4M ago45:29

45:29

Now seriously, who would have seen the ACC owning 25% of the NCAA Men’s Sweet 16? An easy and perhaps lazy approach would have presented North Carolina and Duke, but come on. Clemson and NC State? Hey, we’re not complaining and neither should anyone who’s a fan of an ACC team. This is the kind of thing that puts the wind back into the conference sa…

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D1 Softball | How And Why Teams Seize Opportunity 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

The hosts of the D1 Softball Podcast, Jenna Becerra and Amanda Lorenz share great insight into the sport as it continues to grow. Becerra and Lorenz have an extensive background in softball that has continued past their collegiate careers and they provide you with a wealth of knowledge regarding today’s game. We touch on the NCAA Power 10 and what …

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Confusion Contusion | Do You Have 1 Big Headache Yet? 21:36

4M ago21:36

21:36

If ACC men’s basketball doesn’t have you reaching for those BC or Goodies Powders (NASCAR reference) then give it a few more minutes. There seems to be a lot of confusion, even among conference teams as to their roles this season. And guess what? The season is just about kaput. So, now, where do all these bruised noodles end up in the ACC Tournamen…

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Bracketology Pt 1 | Dynamic Women Lighting It Up 29:42

5M ago29:42

29:42

NCAA women’s basketball is on fire and you need look no further than the ACC for an example of that smoke, heat and flame. Megan Gauer of Her Hoop Stats joins ACC Nation to talk bracketology and how teams are stacking up in mid-February. Big wins and crazy losses are creating a higher level of churn than usual but it’s certainly been fun for hoop f…

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Physical | Is The ACC Delivering? ’24 Strong For Some 45:39

5M ago45:39

45:39

Mid-February is a great time to conduct a physical on the ACC. Are conference sports delivering? Will and Jim pop in on wrestling, swimming, gymnastics, fencing, golf, softball and lacrosse to see how teams are performing. If you go by rankings the answer is, pretty good. Then we stumble into men’s basketball. The latest AP Top 25 features 3 confer…

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Chill | Top 25 Reasons ACC BB About To Light Up 40:57

6M ago40:57

40:57

It's early February so, just chill. ACC basketball is about to get a whole lot hotter. Will and Jim take a look at the Top 25 for men and women, the NET Rankings, toss in some KenPom, discuss the latest brackets for both (check out the links to Big Underdog and Her Hoop Stats on the homepage) and discuss what it might look like on Red Bandana day a…

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What The Hell ACC? | Bumbling Misery Of ’24 Basketball 41:44

6M ago41:44

41:44

Pick your favorite adjective in describing the current state of ACC men's basketball and unless you're a Carolina or Duke fan it won't be ideally used in mixed company. Seriously, what in the hell is this nonsense that resembles the horrors of a six-year old who, awakened by a nightmare in the middle of the night, needs new sheets? Overboard? We th…

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NCAA WBB | Outstanding Play Surges In ’24 40:31

6M ago40:31

40:31

There was a time when the topic of NCAA WBB came up, many an eye glazed over. For those whose eyes still do the same thing today, they've been missing out on the reality of women's basketball. It's growing, maturing and becoming a major draw on television. On this episode of ACC Nation we wanted to talk a bit more in detail about women's basketball…

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ACC Sports ’24 | Wild, Surprising, Fun 45:30

7M ago45:30

45:30

Welcome to ACC sports 2024 and so far the end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 have been wild, surprising and fun. What's next? Well, after we recorded this episode the list was added to again and then again and once more. Nick Saban's gone. Bill Belichick's gone. In case anyone had missed it, so is Pete Carroll. And, oh, by the way the top candidates…

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ACC Sports News | Bonus Nuggets And The 25 46:33

8M ago46:33

46:33

Will Ojanen and Jim Quist provide their take on ACC sports news. On this episode their thoughts on the two new ACC football coaches, a look at the WNBA Draft and how players have financial options plus the latest rankings of men's and women's college basketball teams.Get The Latest Bracketology From Big UnderdogWhat do Will and Jim think of Syracus…

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Bracketology ’24 | Bold Predictions 41:39

8M ago41:39

41:39

Is there such a thing as dependable bracketology? Well, it depends upon where you may be looking. When it comes to 2024 NCAA men's basketball we turn to Jason Carmello who has been ranked among the Top 20 by The Bracket Project. The organization looks at 5 years worth of results and you'll find Carmello's Big Underdog at 16. Take a look for yoursel…

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Perspective | 1 Or 2 Decent Opinions 51:49

8M ago51:49

51:49

First things first. Jim and Will share some perspective regarding recent actions by the CFP committee. Now that we've gotten past the 'click-rage' point of the story it's time to think it through and come to some reasonable conclusions. Easier said then done, right? Both guys throw in their two-cents worth on how Florida State came up on the short …

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Louisville | Cards Excited As 2 Huge Games Await 53:13

8M ago53:13

53:13

Louisville fans couldn't be more thrilled as first year head coach Jeff Brohm has led the team to a shot at the ACC Football Championship. What comes after that in the Orange Bowl is another story altogether. Special guest Jeremy Wahman of Cardinal Sports Zone unleashes the 'juice' and provides Will and Jim a look at what the Cardinals will bring t…

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Florida State | Noles Knock Out 12, Battle For Title 37:26

8M ago37:26

37:26

Special guest Curt Weiler from the Rivals site, The Osceola joins us to talk about Florida State football. It's been a hell of a journey for the Noles since Mike Norvell took over as head coach in early December of 2019. Whether you call it a rebuild or Norvell simply putting his fingerprints on a program that needed a great deal of TLC to return t…

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ACC Sports | 1 Big Thing? How About Five! 59:50

8M ago59:50

59:50

It's been quite the weekend in ACC sports. From the departure of a head football coach and multiple season ending injuries. Then there's multiple NCAA Championships where ACC teams took home the trophy. Yes, there's a few things to talk about on this week's podcast as we head into a holiday filled with tasty food and drink, crazy uncles and more AC…

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Basketball Debut | 1 Wild Season Ahead 34:42

8M ago34:42

34:42

One of the wildest college basketball seasons has debuted with some eyebrow raising results. Across the ACC, both men's and women's teams are making their mark on what promises to be an exciting season. There's still not enough action to lock down a dependable impression however highlights sure have been entertaining.Will and Jim take a look at the…

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College Football ’23 | Sneaky Good ACC Season 47:21

8M ago47:21

47:21

Going into the 2023 college football season there were more than a few questions regarding ACC teams. It turns out it was a sneaky good season in many ways for more than a few teams. We all wondered if Florida State would hold up their end of the positive projections and now we have an answer. Sure, Louisville seemed like they might be able to turn…

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ACC Sports News | Remarkable Fall, Exhilarating Winter 48:20

9M ago48:20

48:20

There's plenty of sports news coming out of the ACC as fall and winter seasons fold into one another. It's been a remarkable fall for the conference and winter looks to be equally exhilarating. Will and Jim take a look at how conference teams rank in the latest AVCA Volleyball rankings, NWCA Preseason Wrestling Poll and the teams that have received…

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College Basketball ’23 | Stunning Guidance 41:26

9M ago41:26

41:26

NCAA men's college basketball play-by-play and color analyst Dan Bonner provides some stunning guidance on what it really takes to win. It might not be what you'd immediately think. Bonner, who played for and coached at Virginia and has been seen on CBS, ESPN, Fox, Raycom and the ACC Network joins Will and Jim for a preview of NCAA and ACC hoops. H…

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College Basketball ’23 | Breaking Through 37:23

9M ago37:23

37:23

NCAA and WNBA analyst Debbie Antonelli previews women's college basketball and explains why the growth of the sport should not be surprising. Antonelli brings a wealth of on-court experience, including coaching to her coverage of basketball. She's one of the many who have helped break multiple glass ceilings that have allowed women's basketball to …

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ACC Football Week 7 | Embrace The Tested 45:12

9M ago45:12

45:12

Sure, it's going to take more than one or two seasons of success for fans outside the conference to embrace ACC football. The league is still working to turn some of you around as well (looking at you, 'it's a basketball conference' only fans). Let's get real for a second. If you can walk and chew gum at the same time then why can't the ACC be bask…

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Wolfpack Football ’23 | Frustrated? Raise Hell 48:22

10M ago48:22

48:22

If you want to talk about Wolfpack football you find someone who is passionate about NC State. We turned to Evan at Red & White Podcast (subscribe) to share his observations, thoughts and ideas on the Pack (follow on X). Is there a root cause of the inconsistencies that fans are pulling their hair out over from week to week? Is mediocrity just okay…

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ACC Football Week 5 | Rowdy Rant 49:13

10M ago49:13

49:13

Oh my, some ACC football weekends are destined to leave a bad taste in your mouth. Welcome to week 5 where we go on our first rowdy rant of the season. Bad coaching and bad executiion will hopefully lead to lessons learned. If not, well, you'll find out early in the program who we think are on the hot seat and why. Fans and administrations aren't a…

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Duke Battles Notre Dame | 1 Big Delicious Game 37:54

10M ago37:54

37:54

Everyone who is questioning Duke or saying, 'they're just a basketball school' may want to review tape on the Blue Devils. Forget about the stats because, if anything, they are misleading about both teams. If there is one thing you can take away from Duke taking on Notre Dame it's that college football has and is changing. Frankly, it's leaving us …

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ACC Football Week 4 | Brilliant And Bumbling

10M ago

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Week four of ACC football was both brilliant and bumbling but even the bad was beginning to show signs of good. The top tier of the conference finds Florida State, Louisville, Duke and North Carolina sporting unblemished records. Will they be able to hang on and make it to the ACC Championship? It may feel too early to be talking about such things …

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ACC Football Week 3 | Surprising And Promising 48:11

10M ago48:11

48:11

Will and Jim review week three of ACC football and find some surprising and promising performances. It's easy to be a bit short-sighted when it comes to a handful of teams in the conference but the reality is they're in the midst of a rebuild. These things take time. If you at their efforts you can choose to be disappointed or look at the long-term…

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ACC Football Week 2 | Wrapping Up A Fun Two Weeks 53:04

11M ago53:04

53:04

Waiting on the start of ACC football always seems like an eternity. Just as soon as it gets here, it starts unwinding quicker than the blink of an eye. We're headed into week three of the conference football season and much like in years past some aspects of the ACC have been turned on it's head. It started off with some big questions during the sp…

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Boston College ’23 | Source Of Pain And How To Stop It 33:13

11M ago33:13

33:13

Week 1 of the Boston College football season can best be described as ominous. If it is an indication of what is ahead it's going to be a long year for fans and maybe a short one for head coach Jeff Hafley. Will and Jim want to know, what the hell is going on at Chestnut Hill? So, we turn to the Publisher of 24/7's Eagle Insider and Host of the pod…

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Miami Football Preview ’23 | Break Out The DeLorean 45:22

11M ago45:22

45:22

Miami football, with a little help from a DeLorean hitting 88 mph may be on the way to bringing the 'U' back to the future. Let's cut to the chase here. It takes new head coaches as much as 4 years to turn the corner with programs post-COVID. Mario Cristobal is in his second year as head coach and could well see some returns on the investments made…

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Louisville Football Preview ’23 | Not Risk Free 55:42

11M ago55:42

55:42

Taking on the challenge of turning around a faltering Louisville football program isn't without it's risks. Jeff Brohm, familiar with the demands of fans in Derby City for a winner came in swinging. There's been a monstrous turnover in the roster, both coming and going. It's, for the most part a completely new staff with a new look on both sides of…

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Florida State Football Preview ’23 | Legendary Redux 41:29

11M ago41:29

41:29

There are plenty of people who believe Florida State football is back to legendary status. Our special guest on ACC Nation Football Preview is the Senior Writer for the Florida State Rivals site, The Osceola, Curt Weiler. Cautious and reasonable are two excellent tags for Weiler's thoughts on the 'Noles. He doesn't want to get ahead of himself but …

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Pitt Football Preview ’23 | Thrilling Allure Of Winning 41:47

12M ago41:47

41:47

Like a good deal of ACC teams Pitt football doesn't get the attention that they should from national and sometimes even conference media. In a world where everyone asks, what have you done for me lately those types of questions are rapidly disappearing from conversations about the Panthers football program among fans. Can the media be far behind? S…

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Wake Forest Football Preview ’23 | Seize Respect 36:32

12M ago36:32

36:32

Wake Forest football has delivered some amazing results under head coach Dave Clawson. Often, outside the ACC, media and fans when asked about the Demon Deacons will ask, who? Word of advice. Take a closer look because the mighty mouse roars. The Publisher of 24/7's Demon Deacon Digest, Les Johns joins us for an ACC Nation Football Preview and roll…

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Stanford, Cal And SMU Unexpected ACC ’23 Additions? 18:54

12M ago18:54

18:54

Is it possible that 12 of 14 ACC schools will say yes to Stanford, California and SMU as the newest members of the conference? So many starting points when it comes to asking questions. We went to the Publisher of the Sports Illustrated/Fan Nation site, All Cardinal, Kevin Borba for some answers. Borba was straight forward about the strengths and w…

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Georgia Tech Football Preview ’23 | Key To Success 40:02

1y ago40:02

40:02

Often, when you least expect it you find the key to success right under your nose. That may well be the case with Georgia Tech football. The key being new head coach Brent Key who corralled a wayward but talented group to an exciting end of a season and was rewarded with that coaching spot. On this episode of ACC Nation Football Preview our special…

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Virginia Tech Football Preview ’23 | Gaining Grit 36:46

1y ago36:46

36:46

Virginia Tech football hasn't quite been it's old self for a while now but Brent Pry appears to be taking the team in the right direction. Any re-build of a football team can be a long slog before suddenly and seemingly magically erupting. How close are the Hokies to finding their yellow brick road? It's all a mystery and even those that are up clo…

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Duke Football Preview ’23 | Danger Lurks 45:41

1y ago45:41

45:41

Last year's version of Duke football was nothing short of a surprise. Mike Elko came in as a first year head coach and helped restructure a program into a winner essentially using the same pieces that were on the chess board the previous year. How is that possible? Special guest, Conor O'Neill, the publisher of Devils Illustrated provides an in-dep…

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4th Of July | Break Out The Fun And Games 42:11

1y ago42:11

42:11

Here we are, in the middle of summer and if you are getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July we're breaking out some fun and games on this episode of ACC Nation with Will and Jim. The guys start out with a look at a Strength of Schedule ranking of ACC football teams. Which team has it easy and which have it hard? If coaches play it right they may…

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Syracuse Football Preview ’23 | Satisfy A Rowdy Crowd 41:09

1y ago41:09

41:09

Syracuse football under Dino Babers has had fits and starts but there is no denying the team has found some success. Is there enough fuel in the tank to crank the Orange engine and push toward another bowl appearance? Our special guest, Tim Leonard, the sideline reporter and host of the pre/half-time/post game shows for Syracuse joins us to delve i…

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Virginia Football Preview ’23 | Tempting Optimism 42:45

1y ago42:45

42:45

The publisher of Wahoos 247, Jacquie Franciulli previews 2023 Virginia football provides a tall, half full glass of optimism for the upcoming season. Contrary to early season media rankings the Cavaliers are probably not a team that should be near the bottom of the ACC. There's plenty of seasoned talent across the board but most specifically when i…

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Pinnacle Of Baseball | ’23 College World Series 33:02

1y ago33:02

33:02

The trip to Omaha is the pinnacle of college baseball. The ACC started with 8 teams with dreams of making it to the 2023 College World Series and now two have made it. Wake Forest and Virginia could, potentially face off against one another for a shot at bringing home a championship trophy.Will and Jim take a look at the teams that started the jour…

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Mr. ACC Goes To The ’23 Super Regionals | Bat, Ball, Glove 41:04

1y ago41:04

41:04

As conference baseball teams seasoned the prospect of having more than one dominant force heading into the post-season became a reality. There were so many teams and players making headlines all the way through the ACC Baseball Tournament that it was difficult to project who would come out as Mr. ACC. Which teams could head to Omaha for a shot at t…

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Mo Money You Say? | ACC Bonus Incentives In ’24-’25 40:28

1y ago40:28

40:28

The ACC Board of Directors found out it's all about 'Mo Money' as they work toward implementing an incentive program starting for the '24-'25 season. A select number of conference teams pushed for an increase in revenue based upon performance. The driving force, sports wise, are football and men's basketball but the details are yet to be worked out…

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Home Run | Deacs Feast On No. 1, ACC Spring Update 39:00

1y ago39:00

39:00

Wake Forest hit a home run in the latest D1Baseball Top 25 taking over the No. 1 spot from LSU. It's been a few years since an ACC team has been in the driver's seat. Regular season ACC spring sports is beginning to wrap up as well with tournaments and NCAA play close at hand. Will and Jim take a look at the latest rankings plus a bracket projectin…

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Money Train Spectacular | ’23 ACC To The NFL 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

The money train left the station with quite a few ACC football players as the next stop is the NFL and the beginning of their professional careers. In the last podcast Will and Jim looked at some of the final Mock Draft picks and tossed in their thoughts on where players might be picked. Just how close were they? Listen to the last episode here to …

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