First and Short ACC Pick 'Em: Week 6

Starting to get more conference play in the ACC, so the picks are getting tougher. Our guest picker for Week 6 is Adam Rodgers from Raleigh, North Carolina. Who is on upset alert this week?

First and Short ACC Pick 'Em: Week 5

Big game in the Coastal Division tonight between the Hokies and Yellow Jackets. Our guest picker for the week is East Carolina University alum, Justin Lasher from Raleigh, North Carolina. Who y'all got winning this week?

First and Short ACC Pick 'Em: Week 4

Just in time for kickoff, here's your ACC football picks for week 4! Our guest picker is Clay Graham, from Fairmont, NC. Will the Pack pull the shocker at the Carter?? Why the hell not?

First and Short ACC Pick 'Em: Week 3

Here are the guys' picks for week three! Our guest picker is Rob Friedman, from Cincinnati, Ohio. Who do y'all see winning this week?

ACC Football Podcast, Week Two

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys bring on Tim to look back at week one in the Atlantic Coast Conference and preview the upcoming week's games while making their picks for all of the slated games around the conference.

First and Short ACC Pick 'Em: Week 2

Here are the guys' picks for week two! Our guest picker is Tim Campbell, from Angier, North Carolina. Who do y'all see winning this week?

State Happens, September 4

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys look back at the Wolfpack's season opening win over Louisiana Tech, and preview this week's contest against Richmond in this edition of "State Happens."

First and Short ACC Pick 'Em: Week 1

Here are the guys' picks for week one! Our guest picker is Justin Blatnik, from Boone, North Carolina. Who do y'all see winning this week?

ACC Football Season Preview '13

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys preview the upcoming football season for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Hear who they picked to win each division, as well as each game of the opening weekend.

State Happens, August 27

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: "State Happens" returns and the focus is on football with the season kicking off this Saturday against Louisiana Tech. Catch the season preview and be prepared for the beginning of the Dave Doeren era. As always, "State Happens" is brought to you by creative T-Shirts and Imaging on Hillsborough Street.

The Return Rundown

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys are back from hiatus to talk about some of the biggest stories in sports. A-Rod, Aaron Hernandez, Johnny Football and more- all in twenty minutes of work. Just push play to give it a listen!

Celebrities audition for NBC Sunday Night Football Theme

I don't know about you, but one of my favorite parts of a Sunday is when Faith Hill performs "I've Been Waiting All Day for Sunday Night." Even as she inches closer to her 50's she's still hot. This year, the introduction gets even better, as Hill will be replaced by Carrie freakin' Underwood.

Before Underwood was chosen to perform the intro, the producers felt it was only fair for them to hold auditions for the part- and hilarity ensued.

Don't Call it a Comeback

The First and Short Podcast returns Monday, August 26th, just in time for football season. We'll see you soon.

Behold: UConn's new football helmet

Well boys and girls, UConn has succeeded in their attempt to re-brand their athletic department. The Huskies have decided to go with a new logo on their football helmets for the 2013 season, and, to put it lightly, the design is a disaster.

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There's always a political underlying...

Thank you, ESPN, for reminding us all that there is always a political underlying in sports. Just click the picture to enlarge it.

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State Happens, March 21

First and Short Podcast with the J.J. and the Goose: The guys preview NC State's upcoming game(s) in the NCAA Tournament in the latest edition of "State Happens."

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NCAA Tournament Preview

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys preview and discuss the 2013 NCAA Tournament and give you a few pointers for your bracket.

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Join first & Short's Tournament Challenge Pool!

Think you know more about college basketball than J.J. and the Goose? Or simply feel that you have better luck than them? Join First and Short's official Tournament Challenge on ESPN.com here.

Enter the First and Short pool, and like Creative T-shirts and Imaging on Facebook, all you have to do is pick the correct National Champion and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card to Creative's store on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh.

And even more incentive to enter... The winner of the bracket pool will earn a guest spot on a future podcast episode to brag about their accomplishments, self-promote, and give their opinions about the day's most popular sports topics.

Good luck everyone!

Baseball's hardest hitter?

Division III Berry College's pitcher has something to say to people who think baseball is not a contact sport- no matter how illegal his actions against a Hendrix base-runner were. Maybe if this happened more often baseball wouldn't be surrendering its title as America's favorite pastime to football. Just watch.



And, if you care, the run put Hendrix up 7-2. Remarkably, Berry College rallied to win 9-7.

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State Happens, Feb. 14

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys talk about the state of Wolfpack hoops in another edition of "State Happens," brought to you as always by Creative T-Shirts and Imaging on Hillsborough Street.

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Duke vs. Carolina Preview

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: University of North Carolina grad, Tim joins the guys to preview tonight's rivalry match-up between Duke and North Carolina.

The buzzer beater... that bounced in?

We take you to a girls high school basketball game for this highlight. While it may not have been a game winner (it was the end of the third quarter), this shot needed an extra boost to find it's way into the basket.

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And you thought no one cared about the Pro Bowl...

People have always complained that there was a lack of hitting in the Pro Bowl. Its about time the fans did something about it. Just watch as even the players are more interested in this than the action on the field...

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Best NCAA basketball play of the year?

What'd you think of Butler's steal and finish to beat Gonzaga at the horn last weekend? How about the half-court heave from Drexel last night to sink Hofstra? If you were to combine arguably the two best plays in college basketball this season, this is what you'd get.

On Wednesday, Syracuse freshman guard Britney Sykes stole a St. John's inbounds pass and nailed a 50-footer at the buzzer to give the Orange a 60-57 win. Note that even when shooting game-winning 50 foot shots, women's basketball players use their fundamentals. I assume she called "bank" after making the steal.

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Ref takes blocked shot to the dome

Being a referee comes with tons of scrutiny from the players, coaches, and fans. Less publicized than that is the danger that comes from being an official. Just take a look for yourself and note that the ref, indeed made the right call from the floor.

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State Happens, Jan. 22

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys discuss the week that was- and the week ahead in NC State athletics. Focusing mostly on the 18th ranked men's basketball team. As always, State happens is brought to you by Creative T-Shirts & Imaging on Hillsborough Street. Hit play to listen.

The Manti Te'o Podcast

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys break down the Manti Te'o saga, attacking multiple angles of the story. Go ahead, hit play.

The ACC Through Three

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys continue their discussion of ACC hoops after three conference games, breaking down who they think could be representing the conference in the NCAA Tournament come March. Hit play!

Comparing Duke & NC State's Talent

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and the Goose: The guys start to do their ACC through three podcast covering the league as a whole, but get caught up comparing the talent of the league's two best teams; NC State and Duke. Just push play.

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An Unforgettable Half-Court Shot

Think you've seen all that halftime entertainment has to offer? Think again. Check out this half-court shot attempt by an Atlanta Hawks season-ticket holder from a few days ago. To be fair, he came closer than any Bobcats player would have.

State Happens, Jan. 14

First and Short Podcast with J.J. and Goose: The guys return for the first time in 2013 to break down the Pack's big win over previously undefeated Duke. As always, this segment is brought to by Creative T-Shirts and Imaging. Just push play to listen.

*The intro and outtro music for this segment is titles "Hometown" by Bobby James and Troop 41. Both are from NC, check it out here!