The ACC just dropped the schedule for November 21st games, and guess what? Our Hurricanes, fresh off that Homecoming game against Duke, are slated for another home game, this time against Virginia Tech. But if you were hoping to mark your calendar, hold up. That Week 12 matchup against the Hokies just got slapped with a 6-day hold.
What’s the Deal With This 6-Day Hold?
Alright, so what exactly is a 6-day hold? Basically, conferences can invoke this provision to delay their decision on game times and TV coverage. Why? To make sure the best, most competitive games get the absolute primetime slots for maximum visibility. It’s a strategic play, plain and simple. While Miami has definitely been under the microscope with these holds in the past, this is actually the *first time* this season it’s happened to the Canes. That’s a pretty wild stat when you think about it.
From Primetime Locks to Uncertainty?
Seriously, remember how it used to be? Miami was a total no-brainer for every available primetime TV slot. And get this: 8 of our first 9 games this season were played under the bright lights of primetime! That’s a dominant run right there. And it’s totally understandable, too. This team has been a top-10 squad all season long, playing with that kind of fire, and you know every single opponent treats their game against the Canes like it’s their Super Bowl. So to see our Week 12 game not get an immediate slot? It definitely makes you pause.
So, yeah, we’re stuck waiting until late Saturday or Sunday, after this week’s Duke game and probably a bunch of others, to find out when we’re actually playing the Hokies. But you know what? No biggie. We’ve got the Homecoming game against Duke right in front of us, and that’s where the focus needs to be right now. We’ll handle the rest when we get there. Go Canes!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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