- "Meh." That's my response to Phil Steele, who left us out of his top 25. Some, such as Senator Blutarsky, think this spells a down year for us. We'll be just fine. After all, it's where you end the season in the rankings that matters, not where you begin.....
- We would of course be remiss if we did not point out that the Sporting News has also released its pre-season Top 100 for 2010. Tech comes in at #18. Thus, Sporting News > Phil Steele. It's a bit of a crap shoot to rank teams this early anyway so just sit back & let the hype machine roll. Of note is that the ACC's Coastal division has four teams (GT, VPISU, Miami, & UNC) in the Top 25. It won't be easy this year.
- Miami has a really fast track team. But in my opinion, that doesn't mean shit when it comes to football. Too bad they don't play football games on the track......
- Oh Thank Our Lucky Stars! Paul Johnson is not on the hot seat according to this handy thermometer/cheatsheet from CBS Sports. Glad to know he's got some job security. Mark Richt on the other hand is listed in the "you never know" category. I find all this talk about Richt & job security laughable. Fire Mark Richt? By all means! The guy's a really good coach who's done nothing but win up the road. We'd be more than happy to see Richt go away. I guess for some the grass is always greener.....
- College Football News ranks the ACC QB's & Joshua Nesbitt is ranked 3rd. We can't really quibble, particularly with Christian Ponder ahead of Nesbitt. But Russell Wilson? I just don't see it. Yes, he's a good player. Yes, he has great counting stats (because he throws the ball 45 times a game as his team is down by 30). But the best QB in the ACC? Someone tell me what I'm missing. Please.....
- Speaking of ACC QB's the early lines on next year's Heisman Trophy are up over at TomahawkNation. Nesbitt comes in at around 50-1. We'll settle for another ACC championship & leave the Heisman for other folks. A lot of unfounded love for Miami's Jacory Harris out in Vegas. Better hope there's no cold weather.......
- More important than Heisman odds are odds to win the conference & we again get little respect. Seems this year's Jackets are flying under the radar & that's just fine with us.....
- Matt Hayes is right, the ACC must prove itself in out-of-conference games. We can't begin to emphasize how important that first weekend is for the ACC this year. If UNC can beat LSU & VPISU can handle Boise State we'll force ourself onto the national scene. If not, it's curtains for the league in 2010.....
Enjoy the rest of the holiday & remember: kick it smooth like Rick Ross......
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