The Morning Edition

Friend of the Nation Dan Bonner weighs in on the NC State coaching search in this News & Record story. Meanwhile, the News and Observer writes that the Wolfpack have not given up on a high-profile coach to take over their basketball program on day 12 of the search.

We missed this story a couple of days ago, but since we're still not ready to stop talking basketball here's a piece from Mechelle Voepel of ESPN.com previewing next year's women's race. She has three ACC teams - yes, those same three - listed in her top five. But my question - where is Virginia on her list? The Cavaliers - mark my word - will be good next year. Maybe not top-five good, or even top-10 good, but they deserve to be mentioned in the top-25.

More spring football. The battle for quarterback at Virginia Tech is a three-way one. Larry Coker is pleased with his team's spring practice, although both Chris and Patrick have listed the Miami coach as the most likely to get fired next year among ACC coaches. And Mikell Simpson is trying to work his way into the mix at tailback for UVa. next season.

And, finally, the district attorney in the Duke lacrosse scandal came under fire Wednesday night for his conduct during the case. A lot of other people should come under fire also. This has turned into a mess.