Bill Hass on the ACC

Bill Hass is a long-time observer of ACC sports. His career at the Greensboro News & Record spanned 36 years, from 1969 until his retirement in March, 2006. He is now writing "Bill Hass on the ACC" for theACC.com. His weekly columns will keep fans plugged in to the Atlantic Coast Conference. E-mail Bill Hass

		Bill Hass on the ACC: Verica Draws Upon Resolve to Help Transform Himself, Cavaliers   10/9/08   Theories abound to explain the kind of transformation that Virginia's football team underwent last week. But for quarterback Marc Verica, the reason was simple.
		Bill Hass on the ACC: `Fearless and Flawless' Motto Spurs Duke Linebacker Tauiliili   10/2/08   It's not unusual to hear a football player described as having a "warrior mentality." That description fits Michael Tauiliili, a linebacker for Duke who leads the ACC in tackles at 11.5 per game and ranks sixth nationally. It's the way he has always approached the game - "fearless and flawless" is his motto.
		Bill Hass on the ACC: Heyward-Bey Leaves `Track Guy' Label Behind to Star for Terps   9/25/08   Sometimes he still misses track, but Darrius Heyward-Bey believes he has made the transition to football player. A fourth-year junior at Maryland, Heyward-Bey has become more than a wide receiver whose contribution was blowing past defenders and catching the long ball.

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