Golden Rule – ACC Nation Podcast

The Golden Rule is easier than some may imagine to exercise. We'll simplify it. If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. Okay, so not the best example in the world but it helps get the idea across. We like sports, you like sports. What does it take to get sports back? A little sacrifice on the part of everyone. Yes, it applies to everything else in life and it can be broken down to the basics for all. On this episode of ACC Nation Podcast Jim and Will take a look at the WNBA Draft, men's college basketball rankings, the latest brackets from Joe Lunardi and meander through some highlights and low-lights of the sports world. Virginia's Jocelyn Willoughby is even surprised as she's the first ACC player selected, going Round 1 Pick 10 in the WNBA Draft. A look at the latest rankings for ACC men's basketball from Jon Rothstein and NBC Sports. Golden Rule What would contribute to the demise of this year's college football season? Is it possible? Kirk Herbstreit thinks so and the guys discuss some of the things that would shut down sports in 2020. The dangers of Zoom when you haven't had a cut in a while. Ex. Ben Roethlisberger The impact of COVID-19 upon the economy hits close to home. The guys talk about how sports media is feeling the pain and what you can do to help ease it. How long will it take to get athletes in shape to play football? The NCAA's Chief Medical Officer tells Nicole Auerbach between 4-6 weeks. Practice would have to begin no later than mid-July for the ACC to comply. The clock is ticking. Florida State's AD sums up the financial implications upon his school's athletic program succinctly if there is no football. "God help us if that is the scenario." The One About Dick Trickle The guys wrap up the episode with behind the scenes media stories with one in particular about a NASCAR driver with an interesting name.