Who will win the ACC next year in football. My guess will be GT, if Louisville can find a QB that fits Petrino system I wouldn't count them out either.

Honestly.... I going to say Clemson.

UNC

Way too early but based with the teams as they are right now, Clemson and GT in ccg.

ECU

Clemson has a good shot but they lose a lot on defense.

If GT continues playing like they did to end the year, they're going to be tough for anybody. The only issue they have is their schedule is extremely tough next year.

FSU will always be in the mix simply because it's FSU. If Winston does decide to return you may see the chip on the shoulder scenario.

Narduzzi at Pitt should be interesting. UNC hiring Chizik is equally interesting.

Obviously, the answer is Virginia Tech.

When healthy, the Hokies beat the Sugar Bowl champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Horseshoe.
Assuming those players are healthy next Fall, VT will be unstoppable. 15-0 national champs, baby!



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I really like GT stepping up.

(01-02-2015 01:42 AM)ClairtonPanther Wrote:  Honestly.... I going to say Clemson.

Clemson has the best QB in the League...

If Clemson can reload on the DL and keep Watson healthy, they will be very, very tough. Grady Jarrett May be the most underrated DT in years. Total beast, will be hard to replace his level of play.

Everybody has a Shot!!!!


...and may the best team win!
FlossY Out....

(01-02-2015 09:29 AM)jaminandjachin Wrote:  Clemson has a good shot but they lose a lot on defense.

If GT continues playing like they did to end the year, they're going to be tough for anybody. The only issue they have is their schedule is extremely tough next year.

FSU will always be in the mix simply because it's FSU. If Winston does decide to return you may see the chip on the shoulder scenario.

Narduzzi at Pitt should be interesting. UNC hiring Chizik is equally interesting.

If Braxton Miller can have a POY type season for the Noles next year, they'll be hard to beat.

(01-02-2015 12:13 PM)ken d Wrote:  

(01-02-2015 09:29 AM)jaminandjachin Wrote:  Clemson has a good shot but they lose a lot on defense.

If GT continues playing like they did to end the year, they're going to be tough for anybody. The only issue they have is their schedule is extremely tough next year.

FSU will always be in the mix simply because it's FSU. If Winston does decide to return you may see the chip on the shoulder scenario.

Narduzzi at Pitt should be interesting. UNC hiring Chizik is equally interesting.

If Braxton Miller can have a POY type season for the Noles next year, they'll be hard to beat.

If he doesn't go to Oregon or Duke....

(01-02-2015 12:23 PM)Maize Wrote:  

(01-02-2015 12:13 PM)ken d Wrote:  

(01-02-2015 09:29 AM)jaminandjachin Wrote:  Clemson has a good shot but they lose a lot on defense.

If GT continues playing like they did to end the year, they're going to be tough for anybody. The only issue they have is their schedule is extremely tough next year.

FSU will always be in the mix simply because it's FSU. If Winston does decide to return you may see the chip on the shoulder scenario.

Narduzzi at Pitt should be interesting. UNC hiring Chizik is equally interesting.

If Braxton Miller can have a POY type season for the Noles next year, they'll be hard to beat.

If he doesn't go to Oregon or Duke....

Wouldn't he have to sit out a year by transferring to another FBS program? And since he only has 1 year of eligibility left, that would preclude him from transferring.

(01-02-2015 09:38 AM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Obviously, the answer is Virginia Tech.

When healthy, the Hokies beat the Sugar Bowl champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Horseshoe.
Assuming those players are healthy next Fall, VT will be unstoppable. 15-0 national champs, baby!



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15-0 may be a stretch. I'll go with 14-1.

(01-02-2015 01:13 PM)ChrisLords Wrote:  

(01-02-2015 09:38 AM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Obviously, the answer is Virginia Tech.

When healthy, the Hokies beat the Sugar Bowl champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Horseshoe.
Assuming those players are healthy next Fall, VT will be unstoppable. 15-0 national champs, baby!

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15-0 may be a stretch. I'll go with 14-1.

Yeah, guess I got a little carried away...

You have to have a good QB to have a chance in Hell. You have to have defensive personal to have a realistic chance.

Barring season ending injuries in current personal expected to return:

Atlantic

1. Clemson - 6-2 (10-2) (CU beats FSU, loses to GT and ?) (Top games - FSU, Notre Dame, GT, Miami, SC) Hardest schedule in ACC
2. FSU - 6-2 (10-2) (Loss to Clemson and ?) (Top games - Clemson, GT, and Florida)
3. Louisville/NC State 5-3 (8-4) (Top games - Auburn, FSU, Clemson, and Kentucky)
4. NC State/Louisville 4-4 (8-4)
5. BC 4-4 (8-4)
6. Syracuse 3-5 (6-6)
7. WF 1-7 (3-9)

Atlantic

1. GT 7-1 (10-2) (Losses to ? and UGa) (Top games - Georgia, Florida State, Clemson, VT, Duke, Miami) (Toughest schedule in Atlantic)
2. Duke/VT 5-3 (9-3) (VT top games - Ohio State, Georgia Tech, Duke, Miami)
3. VT/Duke 5-3 (8-4) (Duke top games - GT, VT, Miami)
4. Miami 4-4 (7-5) (Top games, Nebraska, Florida State, GT, VT, Duke, Miami)
5. UNC/Pitt/Va 3-5 (6-6)
6. Pitt/UNC/VA 3-5 (6-6)
7. Va/Pitt/UNC -3-5 (5-7)


Of those that CAN contend, Duke and FSU have the easiest paths. GT and Clemson have killer slates. Miami, Louisville, VT, and perhaps NC State might break through, but I don't think so.

NC State does not have enough depth.
VT does not have enough quality QB play.
Miami seems in disarray.
Louisville has the best chance to break though.

The only reason I have "downgraded" BC is because of huge losses to graduation. Everyone else will likely struggle with UNC having perhaps the best hope to not struggle.

(01-02-2015 01:50 PM)lumberpack4 Wrote:  You have to have a good QB to have a chance in Hell. You have to have defensive personal to have a realistic chance.

Barring season ending injuries in current personal expected to return:

Atlantic

1. Clemson - 6-2 (10-2) (CU beats FSU, loses to GT and ?) (Top games - FSU, Notre Dame, GT, Miami, SC) Hardest schedule in ACC
2. FSU - 6-2 (10-2) (Loss to Clemson and ?) (Top games - Clemson, GT, and Florida)
3. Louisville/NC State 5-3 (8-4) (Top games - Auburn, FSU, Clemson, and Kentucky)
4. NC State/Louisville 4-4 (8-4)
5. BC 4-4 (8-4)
6. Syracuse 3-5 (6-6)
7. WF 1-7 (3-9)

Atlantic

1. GT 7-1 (10-2) (Losses to ? and UGa) (Top games - Georgia, Florida State, Clemson, VT, Duke, Miami) (Toughest schedule in Atlantic)
2. Duke/VT 5-3 (9-3) (VT top games - Ohio State, Georgia Tech, Duke, Miami)
3. VT/Duke 5-3 (8-4) (Duke top games - GT, VT, Miami)
4. Miami 4-4 (7-5) (Top games, Nebraska, Florida State, GT, VT, Duke, Miami)
5. UNC/Pitt/Va 3-5 (6-6)
6. Pitt/UNC/VA 3-5 (6-6)
7. Va/Pitt/UNC -3-5 (5-7)


Of those that CAN contend, Duke and FSU have the easiest paths. GT and Clemson have killer slates. Miami, Louisville, VT, and perhaps NC State might break through, but I don't think so.

NC State does not have enough depth.
VT does not have enough quality QB play.
Miami seems in disarray.
Louisville has the best chance to break though.

The only reason I have "downgraded" BC is because of huge losses to graduation. Everyone else will likely struggle with UNC having perhaps the best hope to not struggle.

Why did you leave out Louisville when listing top games? Last I checked Bobby Petrino is still on the sidelines.

(01-02-2015 09:38 AM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Obviously, the answer is Virginia Tech.

When healthy, the Hokies beat the Sugar Bowl champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Horseshoe.
Assuming those players are healthy next Fall, VT will be unstoppable. 15-0 national champs, baby!



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You just keep ignoring that loss to WFU to end the season, don't you?

(01-02-2015 02:50 PM)Lucy Wrote:  

(01-02-2015 09:38 AM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  Obviously, the answer is Virginia Tech.

When healthy, the Hokies beat the Sugar Bowl champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Horseshoe.
Assuming those players are healthy next Fall, VT will be unstoppable. 15-0 national champs, baby!



[/dreamin']

You just keep ignoring that loss to WFU to end the season, don't you?

VT didn't play Wake Forest this season...
I have no recollection of that event...
It never happened...