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The Virginia Tech men's basketball team got off to a solid start this season under head coach Mike Young. Like most of the ACC the Hokies have had a bumpy ride this year. Chris Coleman from TechSideline joins Jim and Will to talk about the players, coach, program and fans on this week's ACC Nation Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to hear this episode and others.

There's lots to talk about on this episode. We start with Monday's breaking news that the men's basketball team lost a key player. You'll get a good look at the team and then we move into some interesting thoughts on football. And, what would one of our episodes be without some insider information on where to chow down in Blacksburg?

Let's start with the big story. It isn't the success of the team but rather the loss of a player which may impact the program. The suspension of Tyrece Radford is front and center. Will he be back?

Chris Coleman

* Breaking down the players and their performances* An explanation regarding the polls and the NCAA Tournament* The Yin and Yang of the Hokies and their 3 point efforts* The ultimate glue guy* Recruiting - How to go after 'your players'* Building the rapport with fans

Building Hokies Basketball

* The importance of having AAU connections* Looking at the ACC overall* Some thoughts on longer term player investment versus one and done* How many teams can make the NCAA Tournament?* Is the conference suffering from mediocrity?* Waning optimism

Transition To Football Runs Through A Beanie

* If you don't like the weather in Blacksburg, wait fifteen minutes* How the football team performed this season* Focusing players has been a challenge* Strengths and weaknesses that lay ahead for the Hokies* The players hitting the NFL Draft* Mixed messages

Struggles Ahead?

* Hot seat?* Recruiting takes a ding because....* What sells Hokies football?* Four star, three star, two star......getting caught up in rankings* Honest opinion - Justin Fuente's future* Is there another Beamer in the mix?

Getting The Goods

* Looking for good eats in Blacksburg? Our Daily Bread gets a nod* How about on game day?* Q: Favorite sport? A: Today? Ask me again later, too.* Working out and reading* Be sure to follow Chris Coleman on Twitter and read his articles at TechSideline