(09-19-2016 02:14 PM)Indytarheel Wrote:  

(09-19-2016 12:42 PM)orangefan Wrote:  I guess I disagree with the premise of the OP that "there was a lot of talk regarding the ACC and the putrid state its football programs" other than FSU and Clemson. Coming into this season, there was a lot of optimism about UNC after a top ten finish last year, GT's potential to return to 2014 form, Louisville's continued improvement and potential to challenge CU and FSU in the Atlantic, and the U's and VT's potential to return to prominence with the hiring of Richt and Fuente, respectively.

Although there were plenty who were optimistic about ACC football perception changing, plenty in the FSU and Clemson fan bases were not so optimistic. Plenty pointed to a "lack of will" when it came to investment into football facilities, etc. They obviously pointed to the perceived disadvantage of having to play in the ACC. Wasn't really talking about the talking heads, etc.

Regarding facilities, both Syracuse and Virginia Tech have built indoor practice facilities that are ranked among the 15 best in college football. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/26246...e-football

Miami is also building a new $20 million indoor practice facility.

Syracuse is doing a $200 million+ renovation of the Carrier Dome. I know it was the Dolphin's decision, but the renovations to Miami Stadium are incredible. Louisville has approved another expansion of Papa John's. Duke has just spent $100 million upgrading Wallace Wade.